For Kinders and Parents!

Veterans Day Playtime at Pump It Up!

whartonfamily — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:32:48 +0000

Gabriella has suggested a kinder get-together at Pump It Up in Sunnyvale on Wednesday, November 11. $8 per child for free time 10-11:30 am. Call ahead to buy tickets or contact gabri_gallo at yahoo.com.

Covington Auction March 20, 2010

whartonfamily — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:31:29 +0000

Mark your calendars now for the Covington Auction, not to be missed! It’s the biggest event put on by the PTA every day and it is a fun-filled evening with a silent auction, cocktails, dinner and dancing and an exciting live auction. It’s also a very important fundraiser for the school. Don’t miss it!

Western Ballet School Nutcracker

whartonfamily — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:27:37 +0000

A Covington Kindergartner is in the Western Ballet School Nutcracker!

http://www.westernballet.org/productions/mvcpa.html

Friday, December 4: 7pm

Saturday, December 5: 1pm & 7pm

Sunday, December 6: 12pm & 3:30 pm

Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets can be purchased at 650-903-6000 or www.MVCPA.com

Carol Dweck speaks on mindset and achievement October 1st

whartonfamily — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:41:30 +0000

Thursday, Oct 1 7:00p

at Menlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA

Mindset: How Praise Can Foster or Undermine Children’s Achievement.
In decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford Psychology Professor Carol Dweck formulated a simple idea that makes all the difference: A growth mindset creates motivation and productivity. Dr. Dweck will teach parents how to use both praise and criticism well, why bright children stop working and what to do about it, and how to communicate values that bring success.

Price: Free

Mindset: How Praise Can Foster or Undermine Children’s Achievement.

In decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford Psychology Professor Carol Dweck formulated a simple idea that makes all the difference: A growth mindset creates motivation and productivity. Dr. Dweck will teach parents how to use both praise and criticism well, why bright children stop working and what to do about it, and how to communicate values that bring success.

http://www.foundationmpl.org/events.html

Looks to be an interesting event!

Cheers,

Mariette

Register to get updates from this site!

whartonfamily — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:53:14 +0000

Instead of remembering to check this site, you can sign up to get updates from Covington Kinders Playdates on the right-hand column where it says “Feed It!”. Click on “Subscribe to this site!”.

Thanks!
Mariette

Not really a playdate but lots of fun – the Walk-A-Thon!

whartonfamily — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:50:27 +0000

Don’t miss this event! About 90% of the students attend because it’s a very high-energy, fun event with music blaring and non-stop movement.

The kids love reaching the target lap goals, receiving incentives and walking with their buddies. You can pre-order food, raffle tickets, pledge a flat amount and register for volunteer opportunities at the school’s site at http://www.covingtonschool.org/200910/pta/20090915-Walkathon.html. See you there October 10th!

Playdate for Moms – Margarita Madness tonight!

whartonfamily — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:50:29 +0000

Not sure the word got out as much this year on the 6th annual Margarita Madness party, a PTA fundraiser. I went last year and it was really fun. Especially if you’re new to the school, it’s a great way to meet other moms and there are a lot of the movers and shakers of the PTA going. (The hubbies of the hostesses are mixing the drinks to order!)

It’s Saturday, September 19th from 7 pm on at Caroline Small’s house. Bring a check for $50 made out to Covington PTA. Email me if you want to go and I’ll give you the address! It will be a lot of fun!

San Jose Giants game – Sunday, September 13th @ 6 pm

whartonfamily — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:05:04 +0000

All are invited to the San Jose Giants game (I have a connection to get free tickets so I have plenty!) next Sunday the 13th at 6 pm. Let me know if you want to go and Reid can bring them to school next week or tomorrow).

Shoup Park Picnic

whartonfamily — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:23:43 +0000

Gabriella has arranged a picnic for PM kindergartners after the min day on Wednesday at Shoup Park, 12-2 pm. Bring picnic, bikes, scooters, sand toys, etc. Want more info? Contact gabri_gallo@yahoo.com

Swim After Minimum Day!

whartonfamily — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:16:14 +0000

Come swim with us! After I pick up my 3rd grader at 12:15 pm, we’ll be swimming from 12:30 to 3:30 or so on Wednesdsay, September 2 chez Wharton. Contact me if you need my address: mariettewharton at yahoo dot com. :}