Coates Family Newsletter for 12/16/2022

Advanced Strings & Chorus Performance

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This past Wednesday our Advanced Strings and Chorus groups held their winter concert.  During the school day, all of our students got to enjoy their wonderful performance. Special thanks to Mr. Renne, our strings teacher, Mrs. Capurso and Mrs. Dinkov, our chorus teachers, for making this winter concert a success!

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Thanks for Your Support Navy ES!

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Special Thanks to Navy Elementary and their PTA for organizing a Winter Coat Drive for our families at Coates Elementary.  Due to their donations we were able to help our students and famlies with coats, snacks and Walmart gift cards.  We appreicate your support during this holiday season!


Dec. 19-Jan 2 - Winter Break (Student holiday)

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As a reminder, winter break will be held December 19 to January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


Coates Main Office Closed for Winter Break

The Coates Elementary main office will be closed for winter break.  For anything urgent, please email our Administrative Assistant, Jackie Cruz at jecruz@fcps.edu.


Give Your Student the Gift of Education

We recognize that holidays are an important time to reconnect with family and expose children to their heritage and culture, whether they grew up in another part of the United States or a different country. If your family’s holiday plans include extended travel, please remember the impact to your children’s education if they miss too much school. Visit our website for more attendance resources

Attend today, achieve tomorrow! 

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Free COVID Diagnostic Testing in January

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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.


Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled

Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The completed schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage.

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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

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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

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*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/