Maddox's Message

Covington Colts,

Thank you to all the parents who came out to the CAC meeting on Wednesday night. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen, understand how our processes work, and engage in the open conversation about recent events at Covington. I understand that the past few weeks have raised concerns, but after addressing your questions and providing detailed responses, I believe there is now a greater understanding.

In the coming weeks, we will continue to guide our students and educate them on the harm and dangers that words can cause. I know I have your support in reinforcing this important message at home.

Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and partnership. I am truly proud to serve as your leader in the Covington community.

Your proud principal,

Cedric Maddox

Important Upcoming Dates!

Oct. 7th - 11th - PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION WEEK!
Oct. 8th - Maestro En Casa English Classes @ 9-11 am in room 109
Oct. 8th - Re-do of the Homecoming Football Game Vs. Bedichek - 6pm @ Burger Annex - Band and the Dance Team will be performing!
Oct. 9th - Tools for Success @ 9am about Cap Metro's Transit Plan 2035
Oct. 9th - Spirit Night for Band @ Chuy's on William Cannon from 4 pm - 9 pm
Oct. 9th - Maestro En Casa English Classes @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Oct. 11th - Colts Theatre Presents: The Haunted House Disaster! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30 pm - Tickets $5.00

Important Emails:

Principal: Cedric Maddox

cedric.maddox@austinisd.org

Assistant Principal: Rachel Gregory & Jason Summerville

rachel.gregory@austinisd.org

jason.summerville@austinisd.org

Counselors: Debra Austrum & Rabecca Mc Donald

debra.austrum@austinisd.org

rabecca.mcdonald@austinisd.org

Parent Support Specialist: Esther Garcia

esther.garcia@austinisd.org

Click HERE to learn about our F.O.W.A.R.D. - Restorative Practices here at Covington

Haga clic AQUÍ para aprender sobre nuestro F.O.W.A.R.D. - Prácticas Restaurativas Aquí en Covington

Attention 8th Grade Parents Only: The PSAT Test is approaching. It will be on October 22, 2024. If you would like to Opt-Out your child from this, please click the link below.

Email jason.summerville@austinisd.org with any questions.

PSAT Opt-Out Link

Students! Nominate a student of the month and staff member of the month!

Click Here to Vote for Student of the Month!

Click Here to Vote for Staff of the Month!

We will post the results here on the newsletter!

Thank you for participating.

R.E.A.L

Routines: Daily attendance routines can reduce stress, increase your child’s self-confidence and lay a foundation for good attendance in later grades.
Engagement: Participation in school helps your child connect with other children and adults and get excited about learning.
Access to Resources: Schools can give you access to meals, physical and mental health care and other supports, and fun enrichment activities (sports, clubs, music, afterschool and summer programs, etc.).
Learning: Children learn best from hand-on activities and through meaningful interactions with their teacher and other students.

Hello Covington Colts! We have outlined campus consequences for student devices / Chromebooks. Here is a one-page document that describes the process of device replacement for parents.

Please email jenigh.burrus@austinisd.org if you have any questions.

Covington Políticas de dispositivos

Covington Middle School Device Policies

Homecoming Game Vs. Bedichek @ Burger Annex 6pm

Absence Reporting:

Please use this QR Code below

Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents!

We are looking for 7th and 8th grade students who could benefit from this group. The group starts on October 10th. If you have any questions, please email:

carlinasilva2@austinisd.org

Carlina Silva

Program Manager

for CIS

Communities in Schools

Click the link below to check out the pictures from last week's football game! Courtesy of Dwayne Hollins! If you use any of his photos, please tag him @heydwaynephoto

Covington Vs. Webb

Covington Counselors Corner Week of October 6th, 2024

Indigenous People’s Day - October 14th

A reminder that students will not attend classes on October 14, 2024 for the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. If you would like to learn more about this observance, please review these resources:

Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This Smithsonian magazine article explains the importance of Indigenous People’s Day and provides thoughtful suggestions for how to celebrate this holiday.

This New York Times article provides the history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and speaks to current issues facing indigenous people.

This NPR story explains what Indigenous Peoples’ Day means to Native Americans.

Classroom Guidance Lessons - October

Classroom guidance lessons in October will focus on Bullying Prevention Awareness:

6th Grade - Active Bystander Strategies Handout

7th Grade - David’s Law Video

8th Grade - A Culture of Respect (How to Set Healthy Boundaries)

One-on-One Mini Meetings

Counselors are working diligently to meet with each individual student one-on-one during Mini Meetings. These meetings are designed to create a relationship with the student and his/her counselor, as well as to see if there are any needs the student may need in order to help them be successful in school and at home.

Important Dates

September 15 - October 15, 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month

October - National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 14th - Indigenous People’s Day (Student Holiday; Staff Professional Development)

October 22nd - PSAT Test - 8th Grade Students only

October 28th - 31st - Red Ribbon Week (Theme: Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free) More info soon!

Mrs. Debra Austrum

6th Grade & 7th Grade A-L

debra.austrum@austinisd.org

Ms. Rabecca McDonald

7th Grade M-Z & 8th Grade

rabecca.mcdonald@austinisd.org

Tools for Success is a great series of Zooms that are informative sessions for parents of AISD. They have sessions in English and Spanish. Please join them if you have time@ If you would like more information, or have a watch party of the sessions you are interested in, please contact Esther Garcia, your parent support specialist. I would be glad to host one in my room here on campus. (512)414-3276 ext: 54748 or esther.garcia@austinisd.org

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!

Esther Garcia, Parent Support Specialist 512-414-3276 ext:54748

esther.garcia@austinisd.org

Submit your request here: https://forms.gle/H3WXDRyYz7rCckYw5

Become leaders in our school!

Your input and participation in the Parent/Teacher Association (PTA)

joinpta.org 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:

https://austinisd.voly.o

Haga clic aquí para inscribirse en las clases de inglés gratuitas.

Hello Covington Families,

My name is Fatima Lozano and I am a Program Coordinator for Con Mi MADRE. Con Mi MADRE is a non-profit organization serving both AISD and DVISD campuses where we work to deliver a social-emotional learning and college readiness curriculum to students from 6th grade through their undergraduate college years. We implement a dual-generational program that includes the parents; meaning out-of-school events like college trips, conferences, and fairs. We currently have open enrollment for our cohorts at Covington Middle School for our 6th-8th grade students. We have attached our link for our application.

Please feel free to contact me at fatima@conmimadre.org or (512) 222-6645 for any questions!