• August 29th - First PTA Meeting of the year!! - 5:30 pm in the Cafeteria
• August 30th - Back to School Night - Doors open 6pm - Featuring Jazz Band & Orchestra & Dance!
• September 4th - NO SCHOOL Student Holiday
• September 5th - ACE after school club starts 4pm - 6:15 pm
• September 6th - First CAC meeting! @ 4:30pm in the library

Hello Covington Middle School community,

I hope you all had a productive second week of the school year. As we move forward, I'm excited to announce that our annual Back to School Night is just around the corner on August 30th. This event provides a perfect opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with our dedicated educators, gain insights into classroom experiences, and join hands in fostering a successful academic journey for our students. Your active participation is a crucial part of our collaborative spirit, and we can't wait to see you there! We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the great work happening at our school.

LETS GO COLTS!!!

Proud Principal,

Cedric D. Maddox

Attention all athletes! In order to participate in athletics, cheerleading, or play any sport you must have a current physical (dated after April 15, 2023) on file. Hard copies of the form can be obtained in the West office at Covington or they can be found on the AISD website under the athletics tab under important forms. The online paperwork must be completed at Rank1.com. You don't have to set up an account, just continue as a guest.

Ms. Bristol is in charge of cheerleading, please reach out to her as well with any questions.

We look forward to seeing all our athletes and beginning this next school year. Go Colts!

*Please apply for free or reduced lunch as well!

SchoolCafé (schoolcafe.com)

AISD no longer provides free lunch / breakfast for all students. Only to those that qualify. If you do not qualify for free or reduced lunch, please remember to add money to your child's account.

Breakfast cost: $1.75 Reduced price: $.30

Lunch cost: $3.50 Reduced price: $.40

If you need to fill out a paper application, please come into the front office and we can assist you with that.

Thank you,

Sorayda Rodriguez

Cafe Manager

The education of our children depends on a successful partnership between you and Covington Middle School. That is why your involvement is important. There is no one like you! The more that you learn and grow, the more your children will too.

Please contact Esther Williams, Parent Support Specialist if you would like to have an in person watch party, here at the Covington Campus! We would love to get watch parties going this year. If there are any types of classes or topics that you would be interested in learning about, please reach out as well.

Strong Start offers free parent education classes and support services to help parents with their kids’ behaviors (tantrums, routines, anxiety) and the overall stress of parenting. Respect, habits, expectations, and consequences can be demanding for everyone in the family to follow. We focus on building prosperous and resilient children by strengthening the parent-child relationship and preserving families. The only eligibility factors are for the families to live in Travis or Williamson County and to have at least one child between 0-11 years old. The one-on-one classes are conducted in person, over the phone, virtually weekly, or every other week depending on the parent’s preference.

Our education services can be delivered to parents in-home, in a convenient public location, or in a group setting. We use evidence-based curricula, and clients participating in parent education may have access to the following:

• 1:1 positive social and emotional development lessons for a child between 3-5 years old
• Mental health services, which include counseling and more specialized classes for parents
• Crisis intervention services, including immediate needs assistance

Fatherhood Specialists are also available to support male caregivers with parent education.

For more information, contact 512.264.4100.

Or fill out our referral formhttps://www.safeaustin.org/strong-start-referral-form/

Email us at strongstart@safeaustin.org.

Video for Parents https://youtu.be/pjwKPpeKSmE

*******************************************************************************************************Strong Start (Comienzo Fuerte) ofrece clases gratuitas de educación para padres y servicios de apoyo para ayudar a los padres con los comportamientos de sus hijos (rabietas, rutinas, ansiedad) y el estrés general de la crianza. El respeto, los hábitos, las expectativas y las consecuencias pueden ser exigentes de seguir para todos los miembros de la familia. Nos centramos en la construcción de niños prósperos y resistentes mediante el fortalecimiento de la relación padre-hijo y la preservación de las familias. Los únicos factores de elegibilidad son que las familias vivan en los condados de Travis o Williamson y que tengan al menos un hijo de entre 0 y 11 años. Las clases individuales se imparten en persona, por teléfono, virtualmente cada semana o cada dos semanas, según la preferencia de los padres.

Nuestros servicios educativos pueden impartirse a los padres en casa, en un lugar público adecuado o en grupo. Utilizamos planes de estudios basados en pruebas, y los clientes que participan en la educación de padres pueden tener acceso a lo siguiente

*Clases 1:1 de desarrollo social y emocional positivo para un niño de entre 3 y 5 años

*Servicios de salud mental, que incluyen asesoramiento y clases más especializadas para padres

*Servicios de intervención en crisis, que incluyen asistencia para necesidades inmediatas

Los especialistas en paternidad también están disponibles para apoyar a los cuidadores masculinos con educación para padres.

Para más información, póngase en contacto con el 512-264-4100

O rellene nuestro formulario de derivaciónhttps://www.safeaustin.org/strong-start-referral-form/

Envíenos un correo electrónico a strongstart@safeaustin.org.

Vídeo para padres https://youtu.be/pjwKPpeKSmE

🌟 Do you know an outstanding public school teacher in the Austin area? From August 1 to September 1, we have a fantastic opportunity to show appreciation for our educators! The Holdsworth Center is accepting nominations for 120 teachers to attend a weekend retreat at its beautiful Campus on Lake Austin, from October 27 to 29. Help us celebrate our exceptional teachers and recognize their dedication! 🏆 #NominateATeacher #HoldsworthCenter #WeareAISD #AISDjoy

To nominate a teacher or learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website holdsworthcenter.org/retreat . We truly appreciate your cooperation in spreading the word and making this retreat a memorable experience for all involved.

Our 8th Graders will be taking the PSAT test this year.

Here is some helpful information to prepare your student.

PSAT : https://parents.collegeboard.org/college-board-programs/psat-nmsqt

(check out this link for useful information or resources).

The Parents Guide to PSAT/NMSQT

Learn how the PSAT/NMSQT helps students get ready for college and qualify for scholarships and how parents and families can support students in doing their best on the test

• Student Study Resources
  • Khan Academy PSAT Prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-how-to-prep/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt
  • https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
  • PSAT/NMSQT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

PSAT 8/9: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-8-9-student-guide.pdf

PSAT practice test (NMSQT) PDFs (official) (article) | Khan Academy

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Where:

AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

The Central Texas Dyslexia Conference event brings together dyslexia experts, education leaders, teachers, parents and advocates to raise awareness and support for students with dyslexia.

This year's theme is "Unlocking the Dyslexic Advantage" and will feature speakers who will not only explain how to help students overcome reading difficulties but also how to identify and develop their strengths.

A strengths-based approach is critical in helping students build the motivation, resilience and self-confidence needed to reach their full potential inside the classroom and beyond.

Join us 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center!

Spanish interpretation will be available.

This is a free event, but please register online to reserve your seat.

PTA is focused on making every child's potential a reality by strengthening education and taking a comprehensive approach to community success. And we know there is no community without YOU – our members, our business leaders, our decision-makers.

Thank you for supporting PTA in your Community! Please select the school district* and name of the PTA you would like join. During checkout you can easily add multiple members to the same PTA.

Go to: https://www.joinpta.org/

Choose the district: Austin ISD

Choose the School: Covington Middle School

Follow us on Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook

Covington PTA: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/

La PTA se centra en hacer realidad el potencial de cada niño reforzando la educación y adoptando un enfoque integral para el éxito de la comunidad. Y sabemos que no hay comunidad sin USTED - nuestros miembros, nuestros líderes empresariales, nuestros tomadores de decisiones.

Gracias por apoyar a la PTA en su Comunidad! Por favor, seleccione el distrito escolar* y el nombre de la PTA a la que desea unirse. Durante el proceso de compra puede añadir fácilmente varios miembros a la misma PTA.

Vaya a: https://www.joinpta.org/

Elija el distrito: Austin ISD

Elija la escuela: Covington Middle School

Síganos en Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook

PTA de Covington: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/