Family Information Hub

 

Beginning of the Year Action Items:  Complete these items prior to the first day of school! 

Topic
Description

Create a ParentVue Account

All families who have not activated their account should do so!  This will allow you to access plenty of student information including teacher assignment, transportation routes, and even report cards when the time comes.  

*Contact our SIA, Amy Marney (@email), for activation code

Parent Digital Consent

Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue login to complete consent forms assigned to their child.  If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is activated to access the PDC.  Forms include: Digital Resources Consent, School Counseling Opt-out, SEL Screener Opt-Out, Family Life Education Opt-out, SOL Retest Permission, Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Transportation Plan

Make sure you have a plan for how your student(s) will get to and from school.  Make sure your student is familiar with this plan!

Teachers will confirm your transportation plan at Open House or prior to the first day of school.

Emergency Care and Health Forms

These forms will come home with your student in the first week of school.  Please be sure to fill them out and return them to school.

Sign up for News You Choose

Get weekly email updates about what is happening here at Coates.

Read the Parent Handbook

The Parent Handbook is full of information to help families get acquainted with school policies and procedures.

Purchase School Supply List

View the supplies needed for each grade level.  If you need any assistance, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Solangie McPherson.

Optional Action Items:  Reference these items for a smooth start!

Talking Points

 

Your student’s teacher will be able to contact you via text message through Talking Points.  Please make sure the school has your correct phone number on file.

Bookmark the Coates Website

Bookmark our website to stay up to date with information.

Join the PTA

Use this link to join our Coates PTA!

Coates Facebook

Like our Facebook page to see all the great things happening at Coates.

Community Calendar

Download this calendar to see all of the events happening throughout the year.  Volunteer opportunities will be highlighted throughout the year.

Family Liaison

Add our family liaison, Solangie McPherson, contact information to your phone.

My School Bucks

Use this tool for online payment of student fees.

Here Comes the Bus

Use this tool to know where your student’s bus is in real time.

Technology

Each student will be provided their own FCPS issued device.  This site will help you learn more about what technology is available and how it might be used.