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Plug In with the PTA and Coe Specialists

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Plug In with the PTA and Coe Specialists

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Welcome to our Back-to-School virtual tour! Check out how we are building COE-mmunity this 2021-22 school year from our PTA Committees and Coe Specialists, and learn how you can get involved.

Connect with us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! WE can't wait to meet you and make this a great year for Coe families and our community!

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This long-standing, student-led education and fundraising program, is a partnership with Seattle-based Sahar Education, in support of our sister school in Afghanistan, which creates leadership and learning opportunities for Coe students.

Last year we put our program on hold due to the challenges of responding to COVID in our own community, but maintained close relationships with Sahar leaders.

Recently, we have received several updates from Sahar Education.  In response to the collapse of the Afghan government, Sahar Education plans to pause operations and school construction projects.  Understandably the safety and security of their staff remains their primary focus.

Support the Sahar Education organization and the Afghan Communities: In the spirit of our student-led advocacy, this is an opportunity for students to choose their own role in world events. If you would like to help students create those opportunities, email civic.engagement.coepta@gmail.com.

Sahar Education's website includes more information and a link to resources to help the Afghan people. Additional support/resources can be found here:

Refugee Starter Kits

How to help our Afghan neighbors in Washington

Resources to Support Afghanistan

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Show us your Cougar Spirit!! Get your 2021-22 Coe T-shirt Monday-Friday (Sep 13-17) at the covered play court during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up!

Can't make it in-person this week? Our online store is open until Sep 19. Visit coeelementary2021.spiritwear

Get Involved: The PTA is looking for someone to lead next year's Coe Spirit Wear. You get to be in charge of coming up with the design! If you are interested, please contact president.coepta@gmail.com for more info.

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Coe Elementary has a big heart. Over the years, we have been involved with many activities that have impacted the lives of people in our community. The "Coe Cares" Committee needs volunteers to help with monthly popcorn sales that benefit Coe families in need, volunteers to help with organizing the proceeds of our food, book and hygiene drives and back up drivers to help with the backpack program that provides bags of food for families in need over the weekend. Together, we can make a difference!

Show Your Heart: See how our community came together during Covid last year for a successful Food Drive here. Email Colby and Abby at coecares.pta@gmail.com to see how you can help.

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The Fall Fund Drive is Coe Elementary PTA's first fundraiser of the school year. Typically, Fall Fund Drive donations go toward enhanced education opportunities for Coe students in literacy, math, technology, the visual and performing arts, plus access to a counselor and so much more. However, due to the pandemic and last year's constantly changing learning environment, Seattle Public Schools was unable to spend the entirety of last year's PTA grant amount, leaving us in a very strong financial position to commence the current school year.

Rather than cancel our annual fundraising event, we are taking this opportunity to raise much-needed funds for school communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Our goal is to raise $50,000 in support of Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance and our partner elementary school, Roxhill Elementary. Watch for details in your child's take-home folder in the coming weeks!

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The Coe Times' Max sat down with the legendary news anchor, Lester Holt, for an exclusive interview.

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The Coe Times is a monthly student-run online newspaper for Coe students and families, aimed at sharing interesting news that is taking place at Coe and our neighborhood. Each month, teachers update their class on the new Coe Times issue and send out a reminder with the password and web address.

Visit Max and Leo during Back to School Week (Tuesday and Friday after school) to learn about the e-newspaper, enter an art contest for all grades, and win a few prizes. The first issue this school year comes out in October, but you can read the last issue at www.thecoetimes.com, password: coe

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Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Committee

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Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Committee

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The Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) Committee was established in 2020 to facilitate a partnership between the PTA and Coe staff around our commitment to develop clear, shared goals, inform priorities, and develop and support implementation of strategies that help achieve those goals.

The DREI Committee is focused on justice and equity in all areas at Coe, from race or ethnicity to disabilities to social-economic status to gender identity and sexual orientation. We want to include everyone and ensure a sense of belonging for all Coe Cougars. We have worked towards this through:

Equity in School Funding. Partnership with Fundraising Committee as part of a partnership with Seattle Title 1 school, Roxhill Elementary (over 10% of all donations were shared with Roxhill Parent-Teacher Org); hosted open learning and discussion session with school funding expert; contributed to SouthEast Schools Move-a-Thon

Coe's "Race & Equity Team". Two Coe parents meet quarterly with staff to share perspectives and plans to strengthen a Coe culture of equity, anti-racism, and valued diversity.

May 2021 Read-a-thon. Created a book list and BINGO card focusing on social justice, diversity and equity. Book drive for Roxhill Elementary families, our current Title 1 partner school.

Oct 2020 Coe Family DREI Survey. First survey to families about their experiences and wishes for creating a more inclusive and anti-racist culture at Coe. 100+ responders.

Get Involved: We are looking forward to another year of building our capacity and projects. We are still in a growth stage and are looking for more families to join our team! To get involved, return the following information to the Coe office by October 1 or email it to equity.coepta@gmail.com: Parent/Guardian Name, Student Name(s), Email, Phone Number, and if you would like to be added as a Committee Member who will attend meetings and regularly participate or to be added as an Ally and Support willing to support optional one-off projects or tasks. For more info click here.

We look forward to working together with you all as members of our Coe community on these important issues!

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Spring Event: In May, the Coe Elementary PTA hosted its first ever Read-a-thon. Coe's amazing librarian, Ms. Marjorie, helped us crown a winner in our Tournament of Picture Books, and we featured a new theme/story each day over the two-week period. The event took place entirely online and was a wild success, with students collectively logging over 2,600 hours of reading.

Get Involved: Passionate about reading? We're not sure what format the Read-a-thon will in Spring 2022, but it's bound to be fun no matter what! Contact Sheena Eaton at treasurer.coepta@gmail.com for more information.

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I am excited to be teaching in person this year! Last year, I kept my lessons mostly focused on drawing because I did not know what students had available and I wanted them to be successful no matter the lesson! This year we will be able to create not only with drawing tools but painting, printmaking, and even clay! By following the CDC and district guidance on mask-wearing and hand washing/sanitizing before and after class students will be able to explore the many different ways of creating art to express themselves.

Get Involved: I can start to have parent  volunteers after October 30th. Please consider volunteering to help me prepare for student work! I really want to keep Coe beautiful with amazing works of art from your kiddos! Any help would be greatly appreciated, simply email me at jgchavez@seattleschools.org

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Come join the fun! We are always looking for parents to come in and share their talents with our young performers. Anything from opera to juggling! We can also use administrative support throughout the year with photography, displays, copying, organizing and so on.

Get Involved: Have questions? Contact Krista Carreiro, Coe's  Performing Arts Specialist, at klcarreiro@seattleschools.org

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My name is Meghan Kaloper and I am the school counselor at Coe. I help support the social and emotional learning of all our students. I help teach kids skills and strategies to allow them to recognize emotions in themselves and others, understand the causes of their feelings, label feelings, express emotions in a safe and healthy way, and self-regulate in ways that allow students to be their best selves. I love helping kids learn about how their brain works in order to help students be more in control and feel empowered by the choices they can make. I also love supporting kids in making and keeping friends, learning about relationships, problem solving, and communication strategies. I am also available as a helper to parents.

Even when school was virtual due to COVID-19,  I was able to offer a weekly social emotional learning lesson to each child in our school. Together we learned about all kinds of healthy coping strategies, ways to make friends, and how to be an advocate for ourselves and others! Many of us at Coe were also able to gather in a smaller virtual group setting to build community, make friends, and play some fun games together.

Access Counseling Resources: Families can always email me at mrkaloper@seattleschools.org for consultation, collaboration, and to share about any changes at home or concerns about their child. I also have some great parent and student resources available on my website: meghankaloper.wixsite.com/counseling

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My name is Meghan Kaloper and I am the school counselor at Coe Elementary in Seattle, Washington. This page is meant to be used as a tool to support kids and families in their social emotional health and learning from home. As a school counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my number one goal is to provide support for children even from afar! Parents, please be sure to pre-screen all content to ensure it is a good fit for your child. If you have suggestions of things you would like to see on this site, please send me a message. Thanks for visiting!

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For additional resources, please visit our YouTube Channel- click "Playlists" for all videos organized by category!

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Meghan's Counseling Corner | Supporting Kids And Families | Seattle

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Meghan's Counseling Corner is a tool to support kids and families at home. I offer counseling for children, resources for social emotional learning, and more! As a school counselor and private practice counselor my hope is to connect with you from afar!

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Coe is working on building a brand-new health and fitness program this year! With your help, students can expect to participate in circus arts, rollerblading, cardio drumming and much more.

We need some help fulfilling our Health and Fitness Amazon Wish List which go towards our physical education program that your children participate in!

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Spring Event: In typical non-COVID years, our Jog-a-thon PTA leads would coordinate this student-led fundraising effort, where Coe students compete to run the most laps while families cheer them on -- cool treats would naturally follow!

Last year, committed parent volunteers came together to create a socially distanced 5km Walk/Run (in honor of Coe's retiring PE teacher, Mr. Murray) -- not just for students, but families as well.

While it's early to tell what guidelines will be in place next spring, reach out to president.coepta@gmail.com if you have an interest or want to get involved.

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A great way to connect with Coe families and contribute to the success of our students and community, is by getting involved with the PTA. Whether you are looking to take on a dedicated role or simply want to help out when you can, all adult family members of students at Coe Elementary are encouraged and welcome to help.

Work with us: Check out the available PTA positions here. We can't wait to meet you and work together to further our mission.

Become a PTA member: As an official member of the Coe PTA you have voting rights at membership meetings, can support the education advocacy efforts of the city, state, and national PTA organizations, and receive insurance coverage while volunteering at PTA-sponsored events. Click here to join!

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Have more questions? Visit and bookmark coepta.org. And be sure to connect with us on Facebook and follow us in Instagram.