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This Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! |
 Let's all wear red, white, and blue on Friday, November 10th in honor of Veterans Day. We'd love to see your patriotic spirit! Share photos of your family in red, white, and blue and connect with other families on:
👉 Facebook: Tag the Coates Facebook account (find and follow us here!: https://www.facebook.com/coateselementary).
👉 Twitter: Tag the Coates Twitter account (find and follow us here!: https://twitter.com/CoatesES)
We can't wait to see your patriotic pictures!
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This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. At Coates, we are lucky to have Ms. Rohani as our school psychologist. This is Ms. Rohani's first year at Coates and we appreciate all she does to help support our school community. Thanks Ms. Rohani!
Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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It's getting cooler outside! Please remember to send a jacket or coat with your child each day so they can stay warm during recess. If you are in need of a jacket or coat for your child and are experiencing a hardship, please contact our Family Liaison, Solangie McPherson at SVMcPherson@fcps.edu. |
If your child lost it, we probably found it! We have accumulated a lot of items in our school lost and found located in the school cafeteria. Please have your child look for their items there. If you want to come look for yourself, please come to the office 8:30-9am or 4-4:30pm and ask to be directd to the lost and found area. All items will be cleared out over winter break.
Help to honor the amazing employees at Coates! You may nominate an employee in one or more categories listed below. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please note that if your nominee is selected to represent Coates ES, you will be asked to complete the Nomination Packet. The google form link on each category has information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. Please submit your nomination by Thursday, November 16th!
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Outstanding Teacher - Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
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Outstanding New Teacher- Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
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Outstanding Principal- Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal
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Outstanding School Based Leader - Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals
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Outstanding School Based Professional Employee - Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership Common positions in this category: School Counselor, School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Special Education Department Chair, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
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Outstanding School Based Operational Employee - Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Marney at ajmarney@fcps.edu.
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.
3rd- End of First Quarter- 2 hour early release
6th-10th- School Psychologist Week
6th- Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
7th- Student Holiday (Election Day)
11th- Veteran's Day
12th- Diwali
15th- Family Thanksgiving Luncheon
16th- Progress Reports go home in Thursday Folders
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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