 All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. See the complete school year calendar. Learn more about Yom Kippur on Brittanica.com.
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Please join us in welcoming our new art teacher, Afshid Reihanifard. Ms. Reihanifard holds two master's degrees in Industrial Design and Graphic Design. She is a former faculty member of Azad University, Tehran, Central Branch, with 18 years of experience educating master's and bachelor's degree students in the Industrial Design Department.
She is originally from Iran and lives with her daughter, who is a freshman in college. They moved here in 2015, and since then, she has been instructing Visual Art classes at various places like Loudoun County Public Libraries, Ida Lee Community Center in Leesburg, and Douglas Community Center in Loudoun County. She is so excited to join the Coates Family and share her experiences and learn from you all.
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Next week’s Shining Star (mindfulness) Lessons, K-3 students will identify and recognize Red Zone feelings. Students in grades and 4-6 October monthly lesson focus will be understanding the purpose of the SEL screener and review vocabulary to understand terminology that will be on the screener. |
FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
You can find out more information about the SEL screener and access to its contents by visiting the SEL in FCPS website here.
Opt out for SEL screener is on page 18 of the Annual Opt-out booklet:
2023-24_k-8_opt-outbooklet.pdf
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Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. There are solutions.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.
Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Please contact our front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.
Substitutes to Receive High-Volume Pay on High-Volume Days
The School Board has approved a list of 18 days for substitutes to receive high-volume pay. All teacher substitutes will receive their hourly pay plus an additional $80 for each high-volume day they work. See the list of high-volume days and more information.
A bonus program for substitutes who accept more than the 10 required days has also been approved. Substitutes working 50 days within a school year, will earn a $200 bonus. Substitutes working 100 days within a school year, will earn a $300 bonus. Substitutes working 150 days within a school year, will earn a $400 bonus. Get more information on this sub bonus program.
Make a SUBstantial Difference!
FCPS is always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers. Weekly virtual substitute teacher information sessions are held each Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for an upcoming session on Wednesday, September 27, and Wednesday, October 4.
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Coates. |
25th- Yom Kippur (student holiday- no school)
28th- PTA Meeting- 5:30-6:30pm
28th- AAP Parent Orientation- 6-6:25pm
28th- Back to School Night- 6:30-7:30pm
4th- National Walk to School Day
9th- Indigenous People Day- (student holiday- no school for students)
17th- PTA Meeting- 6-6:30pm
23rd- Fall Picture Day
28th- Fall Festival- 10am-2pm
*The full FCPS 2023-2024 calendar can be accessed here.
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