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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:
Helia Jalali (Respectful)
Alina Jaghori (Responsible)
Jefferson Anaya Candray (Ready to Shine)
Chaz Divine (Ready to Shine)
2nd Grade:
Alma Islam (Responsible)
Eyuel Alene (Ready to Shine)
Hanan Mihretie (Responsible)
Nahom Aragawu (Ready to Shine)
Aileen Rodriguez Umana (Ready to Shine)
3rd Grade:
Mason Hammond (Ready to Shine)
4th Grade:
CJ Guzman (Ready to Shine)
5th Grade:
Harper Johnson (Ready to Shine)
Leonid Ungefug (Responsible)
6th Grade:
Brooklyn Simmons (Ready to Shine)
Omauri Campbell (Respectful)
Zahra Osman (Ready to Shine)
Antwanett Elmasri (Responsible)
 We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Hinkson accepted a $2,500 Teacher Grant Award from The Educational and Charitable Foundation on behalf of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School this past weekend! This generous award has provided funding for innovative projects that will greatly benefit our students. With this grant, Coates has purchased laptops and a Talk and Listen Wireless Language Interpretation System, enhancing learning experiences for all.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Educational and Charitable Foundation for their support and commitment to education. Thank you for making a difference in our school community!
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The classrooms with the highest attendance percentage this week are:
- Ms. Solotruk's 3rd Grade Class
- Mrs. Keune's 6th Grade Class
Congratulations! 🎉
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Join us on Wednesday, February 19h for our Family Math Night! Dinner is provided for all attendees. In the event of a weather disruption, our rain date will be Wednesday, February 26th.
February 24th is an Early Release Monday. Dismissal at 1:00PM.
Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the previous early release dates unless you've been contacted by the school directly.
In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan. The last date to make a change is February 19th. Please contact the office or your child’s teacher if a change is needed.
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Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
You can login to view the Schoology folder here.
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
✨ A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
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Fairfax County has a wide variety of summer camps. Check out this guide to look at camp offerings. It's never too early to enroll as summer camps tend to fill up quickly. |
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Did you know that more than 85% of FCPS’ budget stays in our classrooms? Currently, 92.5% of FCPS staff are school-based, more than neighboring school districts. We are in the middle of FCPS’ annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and see the budget timeline.
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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. |
17th- President's Day- No School
19th- PTA Meeting- 6-7pm & Math & Family Dinner Night- 7-8pm
24th- 3 hour Early Release Monday @ 1pm
28th- Ramadan begins at sundown
3rd-7th- Read Across America Spirit Week & School Social Worker Week
5th- Ash Wednesday/ Orthodox Ash Wednesday
7th- Class Group Pictures & 6th grade Panoramic Picture
9th- Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
14th- Coates vs. Deer Park ES Staff Basketball Game @ Westfield HS- 6-8pm
17th- 3 hour Early Release Monday @ 1pm & St. Patrick's Day
19th- Family Book Fair Night- 5:30-7:30pm & PTA Meeting- 6-7pm
20th- Nowruz
28th- End of 3rd Quarter
31th- Eid al-Fitr- No School
*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
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