Coates Family Newsletter for 12/9/2022

School Spirit Week 12/12-12/16

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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.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.


Free COVID Diagnostic Testing in January

COVID

Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.


Free, On-Demand, Online Tutoring

FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:

    • “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student
    • “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student

Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.

Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage

Get free homework help with Tutor.com (small)

Mental Health, Coping & Addiction

One in four Americans suffers from a mental illness. Almost 3 in 5 people with mental illness will receive no treatment or medication. In 2019, an estimated 47.6 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness, but only 43% received any kind of mental health care (Johns Hopkins). There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, physical ailments, and other issues. Drugs and alcohol can provide a temporary respite from reality and everyday life. They can enhance pleasure and decrease inhibitions and anxiety.  Drug use can be an unhealthy coping mechanism. Coping mechanisms are habits formed over time that serve to help a person manage situations or stress levels. Not all coping mechanisms are maladaptive or destructive; however, addiction is both.

Before using drugs as a coping strategy here are some recommendations for a healthier mindset. The goal is to identify the “void” or issue and work towards healing. In the meantime, experts recommend diet and exercise as great places to start. See your Primary Care Physician and a therapist if needed. Quality sleep is also a major factor in a healthy mind. Surround yourself with good people and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Resources:

Substance Use Disorder info

FCPS Social Work

For further Information & support:

Stacey King, MSW

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Email: saking@fcps.edu


Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

fcps cares

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

dec

12th-16th- School Spirit Week

14th- Winter Chorus Concert- 7pm

18th-Jan. 2nd- Student Holiday (Winter Break)

3rd- First Day of School in 2023

9th-13th- Grades 1-6 Classroom Spelling Bee

16th- Student Holiday- Martin Luther King Jr. Day

25th- End of 2nd Quarter- 2 hour Early Release

26th-Student Holiday- Staff Development Day

27th- Student Holiday- Teacher Workday

january

 

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


Follow Coates on Social Media

stay in touch

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/