Coates Family Newsletter for 9/27/24

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Blue Star Breakfast

Shining Star Shoutouts

Shining Star

Congrats to our Shining Star Shoutout students for this past week.  The students recognized for demonstrating what it means to be a Shining Star this week are:

1st Grade:

Christian Tilahun (Responsible)

3rd Grade:

Bradley Knapik (Responsible)

Naomi Zembrano (Responsible)

4th Grade:

Sulaiman Khan (Ready to Shine)

David Hernandez Lopez (Responsible)

Liana Keys (Respectful)


School picture day

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!


Community Conversations

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.


✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.


Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

FCPS Cares

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.


Mark Your Calendar

october

2nd- National Walk to School Day

3rd- Student Holiday- Rosh Hashanah

4th- No School- Teacher Workday

9th- Fall Picture Day & PTA Meeting 6-7 pm

14th- Student Holiday- Indigenous Peoples' Day & Staff Development

21st- Mobile Dairy Lab Visit

26th- Fall Festival 10-2 pm

28th- 3 Hour Early Release @ 1pm

31st- End of 1st Quarter- 2 Hour Early Release

*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.