Coates Family Newsletter for 10/7/2022

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/07/2022 03:13 PM EDT

Student Holiday on October 10th

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, Oct. 10 is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

Walk to School Day

Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 12, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so on October 12.

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School Picture Day is Friday, October 14th

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Picture Day at Coates is Friday, October 14th. Please bring your best smiles! 

To order before Picture Day visit: mylifetouch.com with our school ID: EVTNMBGD8

Coates Fall Festival

Our Fall Festival is back.  This year the festival will be Saturday, November 5th 10am-2pm with a rain date of November 12th.  More information will come soon!

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Coates is Seeking Student Monitors for the 22-23 School Year

Coates Elementary is seeking candidates to serve as student monitors for the coming school year. If interested please follow the application guidance below. Please share this opportunity with others that may be interested. We are interviewing until all positions are filled. 

Description: 

  • provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
  • helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students
  • operates technology
  • performs administrative and noninstructional duties;
  • ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
  • works with individual and small groups of students

Qualifications: 

  • any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
  • must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
  • has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom

Additional Details:

  • Pay: $16.34/hour (no benefits)

How to apply?

  • Email your resume and contact information for your two most recent supervisors to Jessica King, Assistant Principal of Coates Elementary, at jaking@fcps.edu.

Family Photo Update

Thank you for your patience while waiting for your family photos.  We just got the preliminary photos from LifeTouch this week.  We will provide details on how your photos will get to you in the coming week.  Thanks for your patience!

Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Coates.

Mark Your Calendar

October: 

10th- Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

12th- Walk/Bike to School Day

14th- Fall Picture Day

24th- Student Holiday (Diwali)

28th- End of 1st Quarter- 2 hr. early release

31st- No School- Teacher Workday

 

November:

5th- Fall Festival

8th- Student Holiday (Election Day)

11th- Student Holiday (Veteran's Day)

23rd-25th- Student Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)

 

*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.

 

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TWITTER: @CoatesES

TWITTER (Principal Basdekis): @pdbasdekis

FACEBOOK: FCPS L.L. Coates Elementary School

FACEBOOK (PTA): L.L. Coates Elementary PTA

L.L. Coates Website: https://coateses.fcps.edu/