Newsletter for the week of Dec 1st - 5th, 2025 |
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Upcoming Events
Monday, Dec. 1st-4th: Theatre Poinsetta Fundraiser Pick up @ 4pm
Thursday, Dec. 4th: Girls Basketball A&B Team vs burnet @ 6:00pm in Covington
Saturday, Dec. 6th: Boys Soccer Team vs Burnet @ 9:00 am in Covington
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Message from the Principal
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Good Afternoon Covington Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and peaceful Fall break and Thanksgiving. Whether you traveled or spent time at home with family and friends, I hope the week provided a chance to recharge and enjoy the holiday together.
When students return to school tomorrow, we will officially begin the last three weeks before Winter Break. This is an important stretch of time, and we encourage all families to review their child’s current progress. If you have any questions about grades, assignments, or academic support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your child’s teachers.
Before the break, students received their Beginning-of-Year (BOY) MAP Growth reports. These reports show each student’s current performance level and provide a projection of the growth they are expected to make by the Middle-of-Year (MOY) assessment. This coming week, students will take the MOY MAP assessments in Math and ELA. MAP Growth is an adaptive test that adjusts to each student's performance level, giving us detailed information about their strengths and areas for growth. It helps teachers plan more targeted instruction and helps students set meaningful goals.
Students who meet or exceed their projected MAP growth will have opportunities to earn incentives throughout the year. As we move further into the second semester, students will continue to receive updates on their academic progress through STAAR Interim assessments, CBAs, and other checkpoints leading up to the STAAR exam in the spring.
Thank you for your continued partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Your Proud Principal,
Cedric Maddox
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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
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Meet Our School Nurse Bianca Wan
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Health Screenings in Progress
If your child needs further evaluation due to failed screening, they will be given a referral letter and a copy will be emailed to parents. Please let me know of any provider results. Screenings include vision, hearing, and acanthosis nigricans for 7th graders. In addition, 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys have spinal screening.
More info: Health Screenings | Austin ISD
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Health Services During School Hours
For all parents, be sure to complete the Parent Consent for Physical Health Related Services. This form was emailed by Principal Maddox.
All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) require both provider and parent authorization to be given at school. We do not provide OTC meds (like Tylenol or cough drops).Students may only carry inhalers or EpiPens with the proper documentation from a healthcare provider. No other medications may be carried by students. If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, or seizures, please ensure their emergency medication is on campus to avoid treatment delays.
More info: Medical Forms | Austin ISD
Thank you for partnering with me to help keep our students healthy and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Hi Covington families! I’m here to help connect you with resources and programs to make life a little easier, I can assist with food, affordable housing, utility, clothing, and transportation needs, as well as affordable healthcare and low-cost therapy options.
Parent Need Survey- Click on the link below
Family Needs Survey | Encuesta para Identificar las Necesidades de las Familias (2025-2026)
Contact info: 512-414-5382 ext: 45382
Email: alejandra.b.castillo@austinisd.org
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Join our Convington PTA
Your input and particpation in the parent/ teacher Association (PTA) and other school committees such as campus Advisory Council (CAC)
JoinPTA – JoinPTA
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COMMUNITY EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES: |
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New Ticketing System for all AISD Games |
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PARENT NOTES: May be used to excuse a total of 8 absences for the school year. If exceeding 8, parents/guardians are encouraged to communicate with your campus principal to discuss the reason(s) for absences and whether future notes will be accepted. |
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THE FOLLOWING EXCUESES WILL REMAIN UNX.... |
Overslept, Missed bus, Vacation, Babysitting Parent sick, , Sibling Appt, Transportation, Nothing to wear, Student didn't want to come to school. |
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NOTAS DE LOS PADRES: Se pueden usar para justificar un total de 8 ausencias durante el año escolar. Si se exceden las 8 ausencias, se recomienda que los padres/tutores se comuniquen con el director(a) de la escuela para discutir la(s) razón(es) de las ausencias y si se aceptarán notas en el futuro." |
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LAS SIGUIENTES JUSTIFICACIONES SE CONSIDERARÁN NO JUSTIFICADAS.... |
Se quedó dormido(a), Perdió el autobús, Vacaciones, Padre/madre enfermo(a), Cuidando niños, Cita de un hermano(a), Problemas de transporte, No tiene qué ponerse, El estudiante no quiso venir a la escuela. |
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What Is Safe Space and Who Can You Talk To? |
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This year, Austin ISD is launching a new way for students to report safety concerns called Safe Space. Safe Space gives you a way to share important information if you feel unsafe, if someone else needs help, or if something just doesn’t seem right.
You can always go to a trusted adult, that means someone like a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, or assistant principal, someone you feel comfortable going to when you need help or see something wrong.
If you’d rather share information online and/or anonymously, you can go to austinisd.org/safespace and submit a report.
Look around campus for the yellow Safe Space posters; they have the website link and can guide you where to go. Your voice matters and can help keep everyone safe.
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Student Chromebooks Expectations
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