We are very excited for our Coates Staff basketball game on Friday, March 10th against Deer Park ES. We strongly encourage buying tickets ahead of time. Tickets are $2 per person and pizza is $3 per slice. Please purchase through our PTA PayPal (coatespta@gmail.com) and keep your receipt to show for entry to the game. Tables and purchases will be separated by school, all proceeds go towards community outreach and student/teacher events at Coates this year.
March 5-10 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS. |
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April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19.
The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here!
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 Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)—in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association—observes March as Equity in Education Month, a division-wide opportunity to deepen our commitment to creating a climate and curriculum where all students receive the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.
In March people throughout the United States will celebrate Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Both histories are foundational parts of American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of this history year-round, and the celebration of Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness month are opportunities to honor these diverse and important stories.
 The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including:
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Observation
- Communication
Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12.
March has also been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.
At Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary, we have been learning about Self-Regulation & Mindfulness by trying out stress-relieving strategies. Ask your child to share a breathing strategy they've learned with you and then do it together as a family! You can also ask your child what they did on that day in school, too.
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Fairfax County Public Schools offers programs for the youngest learners:
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Community liaisons are available to assist families with the registration process and answer any questions. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Registration webpage.
Providing a Safe and Welcoming Space
The FCPS Trust Policy supports a continued commitment to foster a caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families in our schools. The policy ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.
Families with rising Kindergarteners are invited to join us for an in-person Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Our rising Kindergarteners will visit our kindergarten classrooms while parents meet our incredible Kindergarten team and staff. The team will share some ideas on how to prepare your child for school next year.
Please contact our Student Information Assistant, Amy Marney, 703-713-3000 or ajmarney@fcps.edu, for information on how to enroll. Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2023.
 Language Translation on FCPS Websites
In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.
 Next week, FCPS will be seeking your feedback on the school division’s progress with developing our new Strategic Plan. Since last fall, thousands of students, staff, families, and community members have contributed to the strategic planning process by participating in focus groups, planning teams, community forums, and surveys. Parents/caregivers and community members will be invited to provide feedback on the work that’s been done thus far by completing a survey. Your input will help us know whether we are headed in the right direction—one that will help ensure a thriving future for every FCPS student.
Please keep an eye out for the survey link starting early next week. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage for more details.
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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. |
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5th-10th- National School Social Work Week
10th- International SEL Day
12th- Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
13th-17th- Book Fair
14th- Pi Day
15th- Family Book Fair Night 6-8pm
22nd-April 21st- Ramadan
31st- Spring Picture Day
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*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.
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