Covington Middle School
Covington Colts,
Last week was a challenging time for our community, and I want to sincerely thank you for the support you’ve shown to our students, faculty, and staff. We will be holding a Community Forum on Wednesday, October 16th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. District representatives will be present to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Your input is important to us.
Your proud principal,
Cedric Maddox
Oct. 14th - STUDENT HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL! / PD Day for Staff
Oct. 15th - Football Game Vs. Dobie - 7:30 pm @ Burger Annex
Oct. 16th - Meeting for parents about Thursday's incident 5:30-6:30pm
Oct. 16th & 17th - PICTURE DAY FOR STUDENTS - During Science Periods
Oct. 17th - Band Fall Concert - In the Theatre @ 6pm
Oct. 25th - Fall Frenzy Halloween Party - 5:30-8pm Tickets are $5.00
Principal: Cedric Maddox
Assistant Principal: Rachel Gregory & Jason Summerville
jason.summerville@austinisd.org
Counselors: Debra Austrum & Rabecca Mc Donald
rabecca.mcdonald@austinisd.org
Parent Support Specialist: Esther Garcia
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.
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.
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
*We are also starting a BOOK CLUB! Open to all students.
Please see Ms. Carlina or Ms. Burrus for more information.
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 @heydwaynephotography
Covington Counselors Corner Week of October 14th, 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.
Unity Day - October 16th
Unity Day Video - Wear Orange!
#UnityEveryDay
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/supports counselors can provide or help facilitate to help students be more successful in their school and home lives.
Important Dates
September 15 - October 15, 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month
October - National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 14 - Indigenous People’s Day (Student Holiday; Staff Professional Development)
October 16 - Unity Day: October 16, 2024 is Unity Day where the nation celebrates kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We unite as one to wear orange and work together to create a world without bullying.
October 22 - PSAT Test - 8th Grade Students only
October 28 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week (Theme: Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free) More info soon!
Mrs. Debra Austrum
6th Grade & 7th Grade A-L
Ms. Rabecca McDonald
7th Grade M-Z & 8th Grade
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
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:
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!
Covington Middle School
#Colts Strong!
3700 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX 78749
512-414-3276
