Welcome Back.... I am so happy to be back to school! I can't wait to see you all on Monday. If you are a high school math student, things will look a little different but we will get it figured out together - I have faith in us! Please contact me in the next few days if you have any questions about school, math or senior stuff... See you soon!!

Join our Virtual Back To School Night! Elementary (K-6): August 27, 6PM at https://zoom.us/j/91273596495 Junior/Senior High School: August 27, 7PM at https://zoom.us/j/94660691747 Hear from the leadership, meet the staff, and orient to the reopening plan. You may type questions live through the Q&A function.

Hello 2nd Grade families! I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year. Those of you who worked with Mrs. Noble last year are already connected with me through Seesaw. I sent out my first message to you this afternoon with a Virtual Meet the Teacher slideshow for you and your little one to view. If you were not in Mrs. Noble’s class last year I will be contacting you soon. I am looking forward to seeing you all next week!🤩

What Lies Ahead- I hope you found some new ways to enjoy your summer. Now it's time to find some new perspectives and new opportunities here at school. "Energy and persistence conquer all things."- Benjamin Franklin

Regular Board Meeting 7PM tonight. Tonight's Board Meeting may be attended at the Cove School Cafeteria or watched live here https://youtu.be/0A3sQHwKWzM See Agenda at "Board Documents" Here: https://5il.co/jh9w

On August 17, OSAA released updated guidance regarding fall activities. See the guidance for "Limited Return to Play" here: https://5il.co/jt6v and OSAA's FAQ page here: https://5il.co/jt6x

Temporary Custodian Sought for Fall 2020. See details at https://5il.co/jk41 and submit a support staff application https://5il.co/84y9 to apply.

Cove School Staff are already working on student activity plans for the fall! With the delay of all OSAA sports seasons until winter, see https://5il.co/jerc , and today's sports guidance from Governor Brown, see https://5il.co/jerb , we are working on interscholastic and intramural sports and other activities for the fall. Cove Students will have activities this fall!

Today, the Oregon Department of Education released the 5th version of the Ready Schools, Safe Learners Guidance. The heavily discussed metrics were revised which will make it much more attainable for Cove to meet. Cove School continues to be committed to an on-campus opening on August 31 with other options available at parental request. We are on track for opening and I look forward to welcoming our students back in 20 days!

An Updated Cove Virtual Learning Academy course list is available here: https://5il.co/jc1l The list of course will be updated if additional classes become available. Contact Mr. Miles at mat.miles@covesd.org for details if you are considering the Academy for the fall.

Along with most Eastern Oregon Schools, Cove School District has been advocating for greater flexibility and local control regarding recent statewide metrics guiding reopening decisions. Regional School Boards and superintendents, county commissioners, State Representative Greg Barreto and US Representative Greg Walden have been involved in supporting this effort. See US Representative Greg Walden's letter to Governor Brown here: https://5il.co/jdms

Entering his 10th year as high school principal, Mat Miles announced his upcoming retirement this year. While we continue to grapple with the reality of the ongoing pandemic, Mat will also continue in position to see the crisis through until his retirement date of Dec 31, 2020.

Special Board Meeting Via ZOOM scheduled for 7PM, Thursday, July 30. One item - correspondence approval. See agenda here: https://5il.co/iss1 See correspondence draft here: https://5il.co/iss4 Meeting may be viewed here: https://zoom.us/j/92851185201

Special Board Meeting July 28, 7PM, School Cafeteria. Social distancing standards will be encouraged and face coverings are required per the Governor's order. For those not able to attend, the meeting will be live-streamed here: https://youtu.be/x8_OZ3NuaNw See the agenda here: https://5il.co/in2s

OSAA Releases Fall Sports Guidance: Cross Country and Volleyball Contests delayed until September 23, Football prohibited. For the message from OSAA with a full list of activities and restrictions, click here: https://5il.co/ik0u We will update our school community concerning Cove activities and schedules as they are redeveloped in coming weeks.

Today, Governor Kate Brown directed that face coverings be worn by all students and staff as they return to school in fall. Cove school will be navigating the entirety of the many added requirements included in today's guidance. Please remain patient as we prepare updates to our reopening plan. A revised and updated Cove plan can be expected by July 28.

Cove school is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Full Time Instructional Assistant; Part Time Food Service Assistant; and Temporary/Full Time Special Assistant to the Superintendent - COVID Response. Details and descriptions may be reviewed at https://www.cove.k12.or.us/o/cove-school-district/page/job-openings--62

July 21 Board Agenda Posted. Join the meeting at 7PM on July 21 via ZOOM Webinar here: https://zoom.us/j/91589162157 Agenda/Packet available here: https://5il.co/icug

Cove School District's primary goal is to return to school in a manner that is consistent with guidelines set forth by the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority. We are committing resources, energy and effort to keep students, staff and our community safe while providing a quality school experience. While reopening for on-site learning, Cove School is also offering a full online curriculum through the new Cove Virtual Learning Academy for students unable to return in person. See details here: https://5il.co/huyi We appreciate the input received from our committee of stakeholders in the the development of our plan. See the plan summary here: https://5il.co/icp8 The full Reentry Operational Blueprint draft may be viewed here: https://5il.co/icp6 We will inform everyone concerning activities and sports as guidance becomes available from the state and adjustments may be made to our plans as any other new guidance is released. Contact Superintendent Earl Pettit at earl.pettit@covesd.org with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

SCHOOL START DATE: AUGUST 31st. In order to allow staff adequate time to facilitate a safe, efficient, and instructionally effective reopening, Cove School will push its calendar start date for fall to August 31. While some academic testing and student registration tasks may take place during the week of August 24, classes are now set to resume on campus with a largely unmodified daily schedule beginning August 31. Draft plan details will be available by July 20th.