Covington Middle School
August 21st - 25th 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Colt Parents,
As we conclude our first week of the school year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your trust and support. It has been truly heartwarming to see our students fill the halls with enthusiasm and curiosity once again. Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education and growth.
This year holds boundless promise, and together, we will nurture an environment where creativity and learning thrive. Our dedicated staff is committed to guiding every student on their unique journey, fostering a love for knowledge and the arts. With your partnership, I am confident that this will be a year filled with accomplishments, growth, and cherished memories.
Here's to an exciting and positive year ahead. Thank you for being an integral part of our Covington family.
LETS GO COLTS!!!
Proud Principal,
Cedric D. Maddox
Current Physicals Required for All Sports
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!
School Cafe News
*Please apply for free or reduced lunch as well!
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
Find resources you may need: Your Parent Support Specialist can help find assistance when needed. Learn new things about school and how to help your child succeed. Look for parent workshops throughout the year!
Contact your Parent Support Specialist, Esther Williams at 512-414-1621 or submit your request here: https://forms.gle/H3WXDRyYz7rCckYw5
Become leaders in our school! Your input and participation in the Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) and other school committees such as Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
Become a Parent Volunteer! Volunteers are welcomed and needed! We could use parent volunteers in our West office, Mon-Tues-Thurs-Friday's.
Everyone who volunteers will need to attend a volunteer orientation: Austin Partners in Education
Tools for Success - Herramientas para el Exito!
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.
Free Parent Education Classes! - Clases Gratuitas de Educación Parental!
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
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/
