Coates Family Newsletter for 10/31/25

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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:

Kindergarten:

Darren Tham (Responsible)

Yasmin De Souza Sabara Carneiro (Ready to Shine)

Rayyan Ilyas (Responsible)

Aayra Srivastava (Ready to Shine)

Hiyab Gebreyohanse (Ready to Shine)

1st Grade:

Emily Espinoza (Responsible)

Samantha Vilchez Leal (Ready to Shine)

Jimimson Ferrera Vega (Ready to Shine)

2nd Grade:

Julio Cesar Lainez Hernandez (Ready to Shine)

Aarav Srivastava (Ready to Shine)

3rd Grade:

Macari Terry (Ready to Shine)

Xaida Stokes (Ready to Shine)

5th Grade:

Kayan Almutairi (Responsible)

Shatha Alkaltham (Ready to Shine)

Kidus Ayela (Responsible)

Camrynn Ricks (Ready to Shine)

6th Grade:

Kimberly Rivas Ramos (Ready to Shine)

Eleazar Cardoza (Responsible)

Jayden Villafuerte Yoc (Responsible)


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Nov. 3rd & 4th- School Planning Day & Election Day

Monday, Nov. 3 is a School Planning Day so schools will be closed. 

Also, don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

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This Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!


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✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

 

For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.  

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).


📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!

The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.” 

With the app you can:

  • Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from Coates ES and FCPS.
  • View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
  • Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
  • Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
  • Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed. 

Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.


🗳️ Election Day is Next Week. Make a Voting Plan!

The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4. Remember to vote. Learn how bonds help build strong commu


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

November

2nd- Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall back 1 hour)

3rd- School Planning Day- No School for Students

4th- Election Day- Teacher Work Day- No School for Students

11th- Student Holiday- Veteran's Day

12th- PTA Meeting- 6-7 pm

19th- 3 Hour Early Release at 1 pm

22nd- Bingo Night- 6:30-8 pm

26th-28th- Student Holiday- Thanksgiving Break

 

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