Covington Middle School

Covington Connection

Newsletter for the week of Oct. 21st - 25th, 2024

Maddox's Message

Mr. Maddox

Covington Colts,

To say the last week and a half has been challenging for our students, parents, faculty, staff, and the entire Covington community is an understatement. However, in the face of these difficulties, our faculty and staff have remained steadfast, our students have demonstrated immense courage, and you, the community, have shown an incredible level of support. I could not be more proud of how we have come together during these times. Let’s continue to support and uplift one another as we move forward through the school year.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended the Community Forum this past week. While I understand that some of your questions may not have been fully answered, your presence and commitment to the safety and security of everyone in our community spoke volumes. I will continue to engage in meaningful conversations with district personnel regarding policies and practices we can implement to further enhance the safety of our campus.

As part of our ongoing efforts to protect our students and create a secure environment, we have recently provided all students access to an anonymous online reporting system. This tool will allow students to report any incidents of bullying, misbehavior, weapons, or other concerns confidentially, adding an extra layer of safety for our school community.

Finally, I am excited to remind everyone that this Friday is our annual Fall Friendzy! After the challenges of the last few weeks, this event will give our students a much-needed opportunity to relax and enjoy time with their friends after school. We hope it brings some fun and lightheartedness to our students, who certainly deserve it.

Thank you again for your continued support, and let’s keep working together to make Covington a safe and thriving place for all.

Your proud principal,

Cedric Maddox

Important Upcoming Dates!

  • Oct. 21st - 25th - Transportation Employee Appreciation Week!

  • Oct. 21st - PTA Spirit Night at Bush's Chicken on Brodie Ln. From 5 - 8pm

  • Oct. 23rd - Football Game Vs. Burnet - 7:30 pm @ House Park

  • Oct. 25th - Fall Frenzy Halloween Party - 5:30-8pm Tickets are $5.00

  • Oct. 31st - Pan Dulce and Hot Chocolate before school for students in celebration of Día de los muertos!

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

FORWARD

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

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Bush's Spirit Night
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Students! Nominate a student of the month and staff member of the month!

Student of the Month

Click Here to Vote for Student of the Month!

staff 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.

Attendance Matters

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.   

Chromebook Info

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

Yearbook1
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A big CONGRATULATIONS to the 7th grade girls A Team on winning the Division II Volleyball Championship!! They were 7 - 1 including the Championship. Way to go Coach Garza!

Volleyball Pink Out 1
Volleyball Pink Out 2
Volleyball Pink Out 3
Football Image

This week's game Vs. Burnet at House Park @ 7:30 pm

Football Schedule

Absence Reporting:

Please use this QR Code below

Report an Absence

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 Vs. Dobie Photos

CIS

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.

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D&D Club

Covington Counselors Corner Week of October 21, 2024

Classroom Guidance Lessons - October

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

Whistle

6th Grade - Active Bystander Strategies Handout

Silent - An Award Winning Short Film about the Power of Kindness


David's Law

7th Grade - David’s Law 

Silent - An Award Winning Short Film about the Power of Kindness

HTSHB

8th Grade - 

A Culture of Respect (How to Set Healthy Boundaries)

Green and Red Flags of Relationships

Silent - An Award Winning Short Film about the Power of Kindness

CVB

Coming Soon!!

MSTTHS

AISD counselors administer lessons that support secondary outcomes. In these lessons we will ensure that students understand high school requirements, 4 year plans, endorsements, and programs of study.

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

October - National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 21 - November 15 - CogAT Testing (Gifted & Talented Screening)

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!

Red Ribbon Week

Mrs. Debra Austrum

7th Grade & 7th Grade A-L

debra.austrum@austinisd.org

Ms. Rabecca McDonald

7th Grade M-Z & 8th

rabecca.mcdonald@austinisd.org

Fall Frenzy Eng
Fall Frenzy Esp
Dia de los Muertos Eng
Dia de los Muertos Esp
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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

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TFS October
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Esther

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

Heart Hands

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)

We Need You

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

Click the link below to find great resources for Special Education and 504!

Special Education & 504 Information for Parents

MEC Esp
Community Resource Fair Eng

Click Here for the Resource Fair Link

Feria de Recursos

Haga clic aquí para ver los recursos

Tabe

Haga clic aquí para inscribirse a TABE

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! 

 

CMM Eng
West Texas Field Trip Eng
West Texas Field Trip Esp
Vela Eng
Vela Esp
VET Day
Dia de los Veteranos
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Covington Middle School

#Colts Strong!

3700 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX 78749

512-414-3276

https://covington.austinschools.org/