Fun with words was the objective as Covert Avenue School scholars in grades K-2 put their vocabulary skills to the test during the Literacy Day Carnival on March 13.

The students excitedly entered the gymnasium to attend the carnival, presenting their entry ticket as they prepared to engage in the various interactive games and activities. Each station presented a new challenge, encouraging students to apply their grade-level vocabulary knowledge in a diverse range of stimulating tasks. In addition to classic games such as bowling and fishing, a sentence-building relay race tested their vocab agility, while a beach ball toss had them saying words tied to categories represented by the ball's colors. The carnival also featured a synonym/antonym popcorn game. As they participated, students earned tickets to trade for prizes, and they could even enjoy some creative fun at the hand-painting station.

In the afternoon, parents and guardians were invited to their child’s classroom to participate in different literacy-themed activities led by the teachers. Following a literacy presentation, they created retelling gloves and sticks, each a tool to assist students in retelling a story, as well as personalized bookmarks and reading trackers.

Literacy Day coincided with the building’s PARP Week (Pick a Reading Partner), held from March 3-14, which encouraged reading through fun, themed days. The carnival fell on “Snuggle with a Book” pajama day. Building students’ vocabulary skills is one of the building’s main initiatives this school year.

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Date Added: 3/20/2025

Covert Avenue School scholars in grades 3-6 demonstrated their impressive knowledge of history, including politics, pop culture, sports and famous figures, at the annual History Bee on February 7.

After winning their in-class History Bee, 14 students took to the stage to compete in the schoolwide Bee in front of their peers. Led by school librarian Jessica Murphy, students were quizzed on a variety of history questions, such as “Frank Sinatra, also known as ‘Ol' Blue Eyes,’ was most known for what? to “Who was the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom?”

The first round featured multiple choice questions, and each student was required to get at least one of their two questions correct to move on to the next round. The second round advanced in difficulty, as there were no choices and students had to answer correctly to stay in the competition.

Third grader Jayda Francois, who answered each question correctly, was named as the winner. She earned a prize bag and a MakerSpace day. In addition, her class received Who’s Who History books. Fifth grader Lois George came in second place.

Date Added: 2/20/2025

To celebrate the many cultures and traditions of its scholars, Covert Avenue School hosted its 13th annual Cultural Diversity Day on January 23.

Scholars from pre-K through sixth grade were encouraged to wear the unique attire representing their cultures, which they showed off with pride during a vibrant parade throughout the hallways.

In the afternoon, students took to the stage to represent cultures throughout the building through song and dance. The assembly began with pre-K scholars singing, “Hello to All the Children.” Students in grades 3-6 then showcased Latin American, Punjabi and African Zulu cultures through group and individual dances.

The performing students were part of the Cultural Diversity Club, led by teachers Rachel Felix and Corinne Joyce. They met for six weeks of rehearsals to prepare for the event.

Cultural Diversity Day is hosted yearly in January to coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to share his message of acceptance and kindness.

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Date Added: 2/3/2025