Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School

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News from Coates Elementary

Read all of the latest news from Coates Elementary.

2023-24 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Stars to Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a kindergarten and new student with us? Begin the process!

Mission, Vision & Home-School Compact

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

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

FCPS COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan

Learn more about the Compensatory Education Plan, which was created to support the needs of students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Attendance Form

Please fill out the Attendance Form to let us know if your child will have a planned absence. For unplanned absences due to illness or emergencies, please call 703-713-3030.

Upcoming Events

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Bell Schedule

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Staff Bios

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Features

Welcome, Principal Basdekis!

December 01, 2021
Welcome, Paul Basdekis, the new principal of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School!

Ms. White Recognized as FCPS 2020 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary New Teacher

January 08, 2021
Congratulations to fifth-grade teacher Kaitlin White who was recognized as the FCPS 2020 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary School New Teacher!

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.
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Students Earn 33 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

FCPS students received 33 national awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. FCPS students were recognized for original art and writing with one American Visions Medal, ten Gold Medals, one Silver Medal with Distinction, and 21 Silver Medals.

Ten FCPS Projects Earn Grand Prize Award in 2023 Regional Science and Engineering Fair

The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased over 300 high school science projects. Ten FCPS projects received Grand Prize awards and are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May and many others are eligible to compete in the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair to be held in April.  

🏀 FCPS This Week - March 22 🏆

In this issue, learn more about updating your contact information, student awards, heard start, and the parent phone lines.

Six FCPS Teams, 40 Individuals Win 2022-23 VHSL Winter Sports Championships

Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022-23 winter sports season. This year, six teams and 40 individuals won the Virginia High School League Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and three teams and 38 individuals were the state runners-up. Four teams were repeat champions.
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