The Partners Post - June 2019
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A Principal's Perspective
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Many research studies support the importance of afterschool and summer programs for students of all ages. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of studies that focus on why summer school is important-- academic regression, social-emotional needs, the need to provide meals for children through these programs--to name just a few. Over the years, from the point of view as an educator, it is common sense to me that our kids need their schools open in some capacity in the summer months. My views about summer programs are a combination of what I have read, but mostly what I have experienced and witnessed firsthand as our need for our summer programs in Covington have evolved and become more important than ever.
Ever since I began working in Covington Independent Public Schools 20 years ago, I have always taken an interest in afterschool and summer programs. My experience includes being an employee for afterschool and summer programs, a developer of afterschool and summer programs from the ground up, a coordinator of afterschool and summer programs, an administrator who developed afterschool and summer programs for various schools, and presently an administrator who supports afterschool and summer schools in his own school and district. Summer programs were in full swing in Covington 20 years ago but did not yet have the type of academic focus our programs have today. I have been able to see how these traditional programs have evolved over the years. Until about 10 years ago, our summer programs mostly focused on physical education and fun activities for the kids. While these types of activities are vital and still a major focus in both our afterschool and summer programs, we have seen the need to provide an academic focus for our kids. This focus is mostly due to what some might refer to as
summer slide
or
summer learning loss
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Many administrators and teachers will tell you, summer slide happens. We collect the data each fall that proves it is real. Unfortunately, most consistent with the research is we see most learning losses with our students who already...
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from Scott Alter, Principal, Glenn O. Swing Elementary School
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Don't worry, it's not too late. There is still plenty of time to grab your choice of three friends, family members, or colleagues and join us for some fun on the green. Next month, we will hold our second annual mini-golf outing and tenth annual golf outing. “The golf outing has become a signature community event. It is a day of fun and networking to benefit the students and families of Covington set at the amazing backdrop of Traditions Golf Club,” said Executive Director Stacie Strotman. “We are also excited to bring back our mini-golf outing this year—and for two nights! The fun and unique event provides a way to support Covington Partners even if you aren’t a pro on the green.”
#OnParWithPartners #PuttWithPartners
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Program Spotlight: bornlearning communities
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Children are natural-born learners, and parents can use opportunities every day to give their children the right start for learning. Families in Covington can get strategies to help their children's natural curiosity about the world through bornlearning communities. Sponsored by Covington Partners and Covington Independent Public Schools, bornlearning communities is a four-week program of workshops designed to promote the importance of early learning and early intervention. The summer program is a jump start to the Bornlearning Academy sessions at James E. Biggs in the fall. Kindergarten readiness data show that less than half of Covington students start kindergarten ready to learn."I think these programs are critical to showing folks that learning begins even before birth and gives people the tools and knowledge they need to help their children start kindergarten prepared," said Kerry McHugh, family resource center coordinator at John G. Carlisle Elementary School.
The sessions are open to families with children who are five years old and under. Participants learn how to turn everyday moments such as grocery shopping, cooking, and doing laundry, into learning opportunities for their children.
The remaining summer sessions will be July 9 and 23, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Eastside Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center, 1001 Scott Boulevard. Click
HERE
to register or for additional information.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that over 500 students have already participated in one of our summer youth programs this summer?...and the summer's not over! Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade have been filling their summers as mini astronauts at Camp Covington, culinary geniuses at Young Chef Culinary Camp, designers and actors at Camp Carnegie, and next generation leaders at Covington Schools Leadership Academy.
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- June 17-July 19: Camp Covington 2019, Mission: Into Orbit, summer program, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Covington elementary schools, grades K-5
- July 8-19: Bike Build 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holmes Middle School, grades 6-8
- July 9 & 23: bornlearning communities, 5:30-7 p.m., Eastside Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center, 1001 Scott Blvd., Covington. For more information, click HERE.
- July 17 & 18: 2nd annual mini-golf outings, 6 p.m. shotgun start, World of Golf, Florence, KY. For more information, click HERE.
- July 22: 10th annual golf outing, 12 p.m. shotgun start, Traditions Golf Club, Hebron, KY. For more information, click HERE.
- September 27: Something BIG is about to happen--mark your calendars NOW
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She may be new to Covington Partners, but she still accepted the challenge. Julie Muehlenkamp, the newest member of our team and CLC coordinator at Ninth District Elementary School, shares her responses to the #BreakTheIceChallenge.
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What is your favorite video game?
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Tetris
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What is your favorite thing to create?
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Memories
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What is the worst gift you have received?
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A central vacuum system (from my husband)
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What was the last thing you recorded on TV?
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Big Little Lies
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Are you a clean or messy person?
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OCD clean
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What do you do to keep fit?
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Crossfit and yoga
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What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
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Skydiving
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What three things do you think of the most each day?
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What is for breakfast? What is for lunch? What is for dinner?
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If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning something new, what would it be?
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Glass blowing
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What is your biggest fear?
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Getting pulled under water by a shark and being eaten and drowning at the same time
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Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska, and why?
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Hawaii, I hate being cold (as long as I can avoid sharks)
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Vision
Covington Partners envisions a future in which all Covington children realize the promise of their full potential.
Mission
Covington Partners works every day to keep our community moving forward by eliminating boundaries to
learning and success. Through innovation and collaboration, we create safe and engaging
environments for our students and families to learn and grow.
Values
We believe our students have the potential for greatness. We create safe and engaging learning environments.
We believe that learning has no boundaries. We believe with the unwavering support of schools,
families and the community, our students will succeed.
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