FRI SEPT 7 *BLUM JV,V HOME 4:30 TUES SEPT 11 *MILFORD JV,V AWAY FRI SEPT 14 *BYNUM V,JV HOME 4:30 TUES SEPT 18 *ITALY JV,V AWAY FRI SEPT 21 *AVALON V,JV HOME 4:30 TUES SEPT 25 *KOPPERL V HOME FRI SEPT 28 *FROST V AWAY 3:30 TUES OCT 2 *ITASCA JV,V HOME FRI OCT 5 OPEN TUES OCT 9 *BLUM JV,V AWAY SAT OCT 13 *MILFORD JV,V HOME 10:00 TUES OCT 16 *BYNUM JV,V AWAY SAT OCT 20 *ITALY JV,V HOME 10:00 TUES OCT 23 *AVALON JV,V AWAY JUNIOR HIGH LADY OWLS Covington September 7, 2018 Student Attendance Is Important It is very important that your child be in attendance every day of the school year. We realize that this is not always possible due to illness and other emergencies, however, we cannot stress enough the importance of your child regularly attending school! It is a proven fact that students cannot learn if they are not in attendance and receiving instruction from their fabulous teachers. The State of Texas requires that a student be in attendance for 90% of the school days in a year in order to promote to the next grade or receive credit for their classes. Under the education funding structure, the school district is paid from the state based on ADA, or average daily attendance. Therefore, when your child is absent, they are not only missing valuable instruction, they are also impacting the amount of funding the district receives from the state that fund the wonderful programs we have now or would like to add in the future! It is our goal to return the attendance rate to 97% in order to maximize learning opportunities for your student as well as increase our funding to add new programs and upgrade current programs. Please, please, please join us in this effort to attain the goal of 97% attendance for the benefit of all Covington ISD students! Owl Sports Covington Owl Football SEPTEMBER 7 MT CALM AWAY SEPTEMBER 14 OGLESBY (HC) HOME SEPTEMBER 21 MORGAN AWAY SEPTEMBER 28 WALNUT SPRINGS HOME OCTOBER 5 PENELOPE AWAY OCTOBER 12 *ABBOTT AWAY OCTOBER 19 *BLUM HOME OCTOBER 26 *AQUILLA AWAY NOVEMBER 2 OPEN NOVEMBER 9 *GHOLSON (SR. NIGHT) HOME JUNIOR HIGH SEPTEMBER 13 OGLESBY AWAY SEPTEMBER 20 MORGAN HOME SEPTEMBER 27 WALNUT SPRINGS AWAY OCTOBER 4 PENELOPE HOME OCTOBER 11 *ABBOTT HOME OCTOBER 18 *BLUM AWAY OCTOBER 25 *AQUILLA HOME NOVEMBER 1 OPEN NOVEMBER 8 *GHOLSON AWAY MON SEPT 10 ITASCA AWAY MON SEPT 17 OPEN MON SEPT 24 BLUM HOME MON OCT 1 MILFORD AWAY MON OCT 8 BYNUM HOME MON OCT 15 ITALY HOME MON OCT 22 AVALON HOME Covington Lady Owls Volleyball
September Covington Cross Country The Covington Runnin' Owls kicked-off the 2018 season by adding a little fun to the start of their meet schedule. The Owls ran in Timberview Wolves 6-Mile Relay in Mansfield on Saturday, August 18th. The 4 member team consisting of Klay Howard, Gerardo Cipres, Austin Windham, and Makiah Cserfoi won the the JV Division with a combined time of 33:12. Each runner ran a distance of 1.5 miles before handing-off a small rubber chicken to the next leg of the relay team. Running with a rubber chicken and handing it off to the next runner was the fun part of the race for the runners. Klay Howard came across at 7:37. Gerardo Cipres' second leg was 8:07 for 1.5 miles. Austin Windham was timed at 9:00 for his 1.5 mile leg. Makiah Cserfoi anchored the winning relay team with a time of 8:28 on his leg of the 6-mile relay. "This was a fun start to our season. Our runners have been running a lot of miles this summer and they were ready to run against other runners to get the feel for running fast again. I think they had fun and had a good workout at the same time." Our expectations, not only for our top individual runners, but for Covington as a team have been set high. Our approach will be to take it one week at at time; one race at a time, in hopes to peak by Championship Season and see what could happen then. We are blessed with a great group of seniors this year, who are great leaders, great guys who just love to run." stated Coach Rodriguez, Head Cross Country Coach. Other Covington runners who ran well at Mansfield include: Chance Meek, Elijah Atkins, Hayden Burt, Jeffory Taylor, and Kollin Howard. Welcome Back Covington elementary kicks off the 2018-2019 school year with an In the girls division, Valerie Cipres ran the first leg of the varsity girls race. Valerie's early 1.5 pep-rally. mile time Students was 9:43. enjoyed cheers from the junior high cheerleaders and mini cheerleaders. The bounce house helped students bounce into a new year. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 SCHOOL HOLIDAY p Mini Cheer 9 10 Spirit Week-Twin Day 5:00p JH VB @ Itasca p Mini Cheer 7:00p School Board Meeting 16 17 p Mini Cheer 4 5 School Pictures 11 Spirit Week- Fraternity Nerd p HS VB @ Milford 18 p HS VB @ Italy 12 Spirit Week-We Wear Pink CC Covington Owl Invitational 19 10:00a Blood Drive 6 5:00p JH VB HERE 13 Spirit Week-Pajama Day p JH FB @ Oglesby 20 CC @ Waco p JH FB HERE 7 4:00p HS VB HERE p HS FB @ Mt Calm 14 Spirit Week-Overall Spirit Day 2:00 HC Parade 2:45 HC Pep Rally 4:30 HS VB Here 7:00 Crowning HOMECOMING HS FB vs Oglesby 21 4:30p HS VB HERE p HS FB @ Morgan 8 CC @ Burleson 15 22 23 24 5:00p JH VB HERE p Mini Cheer 25 p HS VB HERE 26 JH CC @ Grandview 27 p JH & JV FB @ Walnut Springs 28 3:30p HS VB @ Frost p HS FB HERE 27 CC @ Round Rock OWLstanding Students Covington elementary continues to focus on positive characteristic traits for the 2018-2019 school year. Each week a different positive characteristic word will be spotlighted. Teachers select students performing the acts of the characteristic words each week. The first word for the new year was pride. The following students received OWLstanding student awards for this month. It is a great feeling knowing students can stand out by doing the right things. Great job to all showing their Covington pride with great character traits.
Ms. Weaver s Third Grade The 3rd grade has kicked off to a great start to this school year! They are reading to earn AR points and beginning to learn their multiplication facts. Library News HOMECOMING INFORMATION!! Homecoming Spirit Week Dress up Days Display in library Monday, September 10 - Twin Day Tuesday, September 11 - Fraternity/Nerd Day Wednesday, September 12 - We Wear Pink A huge thank you to Mrs. Shaver and her Thursday, September 13 - Pajama Day sister for donating the dolls from around the Friday, September 14 - Overall Spirit Day- Wear world your to decorated the library. overalls They make and a go great all out spirit in school colors. NOTE: ALL SPIRIT WEAR MUST MEET DRESS display. CODE There OR STUDENTS will be some researching WILL BE ASKED TO CHANGE! lessons revolving around the countries which Timelines for September 14th: the dolls represent. *12:40- Any student may be signed out in office by parent to work on floats. NOTE: ONCE A STUDENT IS SIGNED OUT BY PARENT THEY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. * 1:10- All remaining 7-12 students will be allowed to work on floats for the parade * 2:00- Parade will start and will follow the traditional route. Contact campus office for route details * Immediately following parade- Homecoming Pep Rally will start in Owl Gym * At the conclusion of the pep rally, students may leave if they have a ride. Car/Bus riders will be dismissed at the regular time. *7:00pm- Crowning of Homecoming Queen, Football Beau and Football Sweetheart at Charles Moore Athletic Complex. Our Homecoming game against Oglesley will be held at the Charles Moore Athletic Complex September 14th at p.m.. Classroom News Mrs. Manning s Kindergarten Kindergarten has started off class with great success. They have learned all about school rules and classroom procedures. They are looking forward to having a great school year! Mrs. Benton s First Grade First graders spent time learning about their procedures and routines in the classroom. In social studies, they learned what it takes to be a good citizen. They are looking forward to an exciting year.
Accelerated Reading Goals ALL students will read books meeting their AR reading level unless otherwise changed by the teacher. Kindergarten will check out at least one fiction and/or nonfiction book on the LG interest level. First through third graders are to read Lower Grade (LG) interest level books. These books are more appropriate in vocabulary and context. Lady Owls Students in K-3 will not be permitted to read Middle Grade (MG) interest level books even if they are on their If you level haven t unless seen approved our by Covington teacher. Lady Owls Grades play, you 4 5 are will missing read books a great on their sport assigned event! They reading level with the LG and/or MG interest level AR. Remember have been each working student hard should every be checking-out day and it shows at least on the 1 chapter court! book. Coach Williamson says these girls get better After everyday. they have reached their AR Goal, students in grades fourth and fifth may check out books at their reading level and above on the LG and/or MG category. Reading BINGO Elementary students are being encouraged to participate in Reading Bingo. Each AR folder has a Bingo card in it. The rules to the game are as follows. Must read a suggestion from each square on the Bingo card. Must pass AR Quiz with a 70 or higher. All books must have a different title. All books read must be on your AR level. Must write the title of book and score achieved on back of the card. Must have a parent, teacher, or librarian sign each item finished. Covington ISD After School Program Blood Drive The game involves reading books from different dewey numbers. For example, reading a book There will be a blood drive on from the 700s or a book about a holiday. SEPTEMBER 19 between 10-3 in Many are aware that as of July 31, the HS gym foyer! 2018, Once Covington the student ISD gets is no a Bingo, longer they bring their folder to the librarian for verification that they have completed the Bingo. They will receive a prize from the prize box. If the student completes the eligible for the federally funded ACE whole Bingo card before the end of the year, they will There get a FREE are time ice cream slots or every slushy 15 card to after spend school at program. the cafeteria. minutes from 10-2:45. Grade 6 will read books on their assigned reading level with the MG interest level. They may choose books from the high school area with the MG level with approval from teacher. School-Wide After sixth grade students have reached their AR Goal, students may check out books at their reading level and above on the MG interest level. Covington 10 BoxTops for Education Covington 10 is having a great season! Great job little Owls!! All classes are encouraged to donate their BoxTops to the school library. Collecting is really easy, just cut BoxTops from participating products, put them in a baggie, and drop off at the library. Be sure to put the grade level of your donations. Each six weeks any class, PK - 12, turning in the most Boxtops will get a 15 minute Popcorn Break in the library. However, the administration and Board of Trustees have developed a replacement for this program. The details for the new after school program are as follows: Start Date: August 27, 2018 Fees: FREE to Covington ISD students!! (There may come a time when a fee will be charged but at this time we are able to offer it as a free service.) Times: Monday through Thursday 3:35-. Snacks will be served. Transportation: In order to allow the district to offer this free option to our students we will NOT be able to provide transportation home in the evenings. Students must be picked up at. A late charge of $5.00 per minute will be charged to parents Students are allowed to donate also, and those that are seniors that donate two times during their senior year (or have someone donate for them) will receive a red cord at graduation! Feel free to email or call Nurse Lavender at EXT. 24.
National Elementary Honor Society Plans are being made for a September meeting for all National Elementary Honor Society members. There will be discussions on their chapter by-laws and planning for events for the 2018-2019 school year. All members will need to be present. Student Volunteers Needed Do you have an interest in school wide happenings? Would you like to participate more in spreading interesting news and activity information around the school and community? Volunteer to write articles for our school newspaper! Our newspaper helps inform students and parents of important information about our school. It also highlights students who are making a difference in our school. Student Council Student Council is holding a clothing drive. If you have gently used clothes you don t need please consider donating them to Student Council. Drop off clothing items at the high school office with Mrs. McLain African Violets are being sold for $5.00 in Ms. Saccordo s room. The money is being donated to Student Council. They are starting to bloom. Come support Student Council and buy a happy little violet for yourself! More Covington Cross Country Highlights If you are truly interested in submitting written articles please stop by the library. Mrs. Plants would love to have student reporters for The Hoot. This picture appeared in the 1956 edition Upcoming Covington Tradition A long tradition at CISD, no one knows the origins of our annual Coronation/Carnival. Originally it was held in the fall after the farmers got their crops in and had a little extra money. Through the years, monies raised have been used to purchase many items for our students such as scholarships, playground equipment, athletic uniforms and classroom items. Each class, Pre-K through 12 th, chooses a Duke and Duchess to represent their class. One rule applies here: a student may not have the honor of being the Duke or Duchess two years in a row. After one year they are again eligible if the class so chooses to vote for them, except in the event that they are chosen as class favorite in the same year. No girl or boy may have the honor of being both in the same year (class favorite and Duke or Duchess). Once the Dukes and Duchesses are chosen, they begin planning fundraisers. Each penny raised is a vote for the couple. Fundraising activities may begin immediately. Usually, parents of the Duke and Duchess or the Duke and Duchess themselves decorate cans and place them at various businesses to collect money. Also, each Duke and Duchess is allowed to have one fundraiser at the school. All fundraising activities must be approved and scheduled through the campus principals. You may set up tables to raise money for Coronation at the football, and or volleyball games. The designated area at the football games are along the walk from the field house to the stands. At the volleyball games it is in the foyer. On the night of the Coronation, four Queens and Kings are crowned. There is a Queen and King crowned from the elementary (Pre-K through 2 nd grade), the intermediate (3rd through 5 th grade), and junior high school (6 th through 8 th grade) and the high school (9 th through 12 th ). The Queens and Kings are determined by the amount of money each couple collects. All of the money collected goes to the school and is used for scholarships, the educational field trip to Austin for the 7 th grade Texas History class, and any other unfunded projects for all students. The money is to be turned in at the administration office by 5:00 p.m. the day of Coronation and is counted by the Superintendent, Principals, and school board members. Kindergarten students serve as attendants to the Queens and Kings. It is a formal occasion. Therefore, the Dukes and boy attendants wear suits and the Duchesses and girl attendants wear formal dresses. When the Queens and Kings are crowned, they are robed with a long satin train trimmed in silver. The Queens receive a tiara and the Kings a scepter that they may keep as a memento of their reign. The robes, tiaras, scepters, and satin and laced pillows that are used by the attendants to carry the tiaras will be provided by the school. It is customary for the Duke to buy his Duchess a flower corsage and she to buy him a boutonniere. This is the responsibility of the Duke and Duchess parents. If the parents of the attendants wish, they may buy their child corsages or boutonnieres, but it is not required. Once the Queens and Kings are crowned, the program begins. Each class in the elementary performs a skit or dance routine. If any parent has any objection to their child or children dancing in the program, please let the teacher know as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made. The students will practice their routines or skits during class hours. All students who wish to participate in the Coronation may do so. No class or child is left out of the program. This is not a required activity, but it is a great opportunity for your child to be a part of a very special night for the school.
More Cross Country News 2018 Hillsboro Eagle Invitation at Wallace Park August 31st Varsity Varsity Girls 3200m Run Valerie Cipres - 5th Varsity Boys 5K Run Team Finish - 10th Klay Howard - 1st Gerardo Cipres - 7th Austin Windham - 68th Hayden Burt - 88th Jeffory Taylor - 94th Kollin Howard - (99th) Elijah Atkins - (100th) 2018 Hillsboro Eagle Invitation at Wallace Park August 31st Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Girls 3200 Run Kyndel Basye - 84th Brianna Dixon - 85th Peyton Heskett - 91st Junior Varsity Boys 5K Run Team Finished - 10th Makiah Cserfoi - 1st Cody Williams - 91st Ezekiel Davidson - 93rd David Malone - 105th Oliver Dixon - 106th Bubba Casillas - (107th) Orion Peel - (---) Covington High School Cross Country Results from Cowtown Challenge Saturday, August 25. From Coach Rodriguez I was pleased with the performances of each of our runners at the Cowtown Challenge on Saturday, August 25th. Klay Howard and Gerardo Cipres both were entered and ran up several divisions as they competed in the 6A and 5A 5k race. All of our runners ran at least one minute or more faster than at this time last season. I was very pleased with the effort of female runner, Valerie Cipres. Last fall at the Region 3 Championships, she missed out going to State by one place. She is definitely stronger at this point and seems very determined as we entered the early races in our schedule. We had a good off-season, have spent numerous hours in the weight room and a lot of miles on the course. Our runners looked strong on the course at Cowtown Challenge, not bothered by the fast pace and challenging hills out on the course at the Buff in Haltom City. We still have lots of work to do as we prepare for all the meets of our tough upcoming schedule. Our young Junior High Owls had their first meet on Wednesday, August 29th at the Blum Invitational at Segar Ranch in Blum, Texas. We will only run junior high at this meet as our high school runners will be at Hillsboro on Friday. Runner to watch: Defending District Champion Tymothy Gatton Top 10 Medalist last season at District - Hunter Payne and New Comers: Brazos Stewart and Joseph Willman. Our JH Boys could make a strong push at the District Championships this season as well.