Coates Family Newsletter for 10/27/23

Tomorrow is Fall Festival!

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Classroom Monitors Needed

Coates is seeking individuals to serve as classroom monitors. Classroom monitors provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. Candidates who are interested in a position or would like more information can review the job description and qualifications and apply online here. You can send inquiries or resumes to Ms. Hinkson at rahinkson@fcps.edu.


National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.


Tips to Help Keep Children Safe

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) reminds parents and caregivers that it’s important to talk to your children about safety topics including:

  • What parents should know about their children’s plans.
  • Having a meeting spot in case of getting separated.
  • Establishing safe areas. 
  • What to do if you are followed.

Visit the FCPD website for more details on how to discuss safety topics.


Mark Your Calendar

oct

28th- Fall Festival- 10am-2pm

november

3rd- End of First Quarter- 2 hour early release

6th- Student Holiday (School Planning Day)

7th- Student Holiday (Election Day)

17th- FLE Parent Preview Meeting- 5:30-6pm- Library

17th- PTA Meetings- 6-6:30pm- Library

17th- Bingo Night- 6:30-8pm

22nd-24th- Thanksgiving Break- Student Holiday

28th- Make up Picture Day

30th- FLE Parent Preview Night- 5:30-6pm

 

*The full FCPS 2023-2024 calendar can be accessed here.


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