Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School

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Announcements

Distance Learning Resources for Parents and Students

With school closed, Coates moves to a distance learning program. Find out about our schedule of daily virtual lessons for students and find resources for home.

2020-21 New Student Registration Sign Up Form

We're excited to welcome our newest Stars to Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a new student with us for 2020-21? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

News from Coates Elementary

Read all of the latest news from Coates Elementary.

Mission, Vision & Home-School Compact

Coates ES is a special place for students and teachers. Find out what we’re all about.

Welcome, New Kindergartners! (Orientation & Registration)

Find out more information about kindergarten orientation and registration.

Coates Elementary Principal Jesse Kraft Named Washington Post Principal of the Year

Jesse Kraft, who has served as principal at Coates Elementary School since 2016, has been named The Washington Post’s 2020 Principal of the Year.

Community, Medical and Mental Health Resources

Coates Families – this is where you can find community, medical and mental health resources and information as well as direct contact information for your child’s School Counselor, the School Social worker or the School Psychologist.

Online Learning for Students

Set yourself up for success with these online tips.

Grab and Go Meals

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at several schools and community centers, pop-up locations, and along several bus routes throughout the county.

Parent Resources – Creating Reading Routines at Home

Parent resources for creating reading routines at home for all children.

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Coates Parent Liaison

Mrs. Solangie McPherson works with Coates ES & Carson MS families to help them navigate school procedures and practices. In some cases, she can also help with family resources for those in need.
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Upcoming Events at Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School

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Bell Schedule and Parent Information

Schedules, Parent Info, & More!

Join the Coates PTA!

Get Involved & Volunteer

Staff Bios

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School Features

Mr. Kraft Named FCPS 2019 Outstanding Principal

June 14, 2019
Congratulations to Principal Jesse Kraft and Sixth Grade Teacher James Olsen who were recognized at the 2019 FCPS Honors Ceremony!

Uniendo generaciones

December 20, 2017
Los alumnos del Profesor Jim Olsen de Coates Elementary visitaron a el centro para las personas de la tercera edad de Herndon para un proyecto que combinaba tecnología moderna con historias de vida e historias del pasado.

Connecting Generations

December 19, 2017
Students in Jim Olsen's sixth grade advanced academic class learned how to write biographies through investigative journalism.
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FCPS News and Features

Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight - Taiylor Russell, South County High School

In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Taiylor Russell from South County High School, who is making the best of her senior year, and in the fall plans to attend Christopher Newport University, in the President’s Leadership Program, and study psychology.

Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight - Gabriela Mejia, Herndon High School

In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Gabriela Mejia from Herndon High School, who is making the best of her senior year, and plans to attend James Madison University in the fall to study business management with a concentration in human resources.

Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight - Ayelet Coronado, Fairfax High School

In this Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight, we feature Ayelet Coronado from Fairfax High School, who is making the best of her senior year, and plans to attend NOVA in the fall.

FCPS Reopens Additional Outdoor Areas to the Public

In accordance with Fairfax County’s Phase 1 reopening guidelines, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is reopening additional outdoor areas on school grounds to the community, effective Friday, May 29. Reopening on May 29 will be athletic fields (for walking and recreational use from 8 a.m. to sundown) and gardens.
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