Coates Family Newsletter for 12/5/25

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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:

Dekai Anderson (Responsible)

Ibrahim Islam (Responsible)

Kaitlyn Mao (Ready to Shine)

Anika Sharma (Ready to Shine)

Omari Cervantes (Responsible)

Bruce Hayslett (Responsible)

Elikem Ekle (Respectful)

Krisha Kashyap (Ready to Shine)

Scarlett McGee (Respectful)

Alicia Bangura (Responsible)

Bruce Hayslett (Responsible)

Nahomi Lopez Lopez (Responsible)

Shriya Reddy Dandame (Responsible)

Dagmawi Ayele (Responsible)

Sidrah Syed (Respectful)

Armin Nazari (Ready to Shine)

1st Grade:

Mahya Obaidey (Respectful)

Fahad Alshehry (Ready to Shine)

Nathan Mengistu (Ready to Shine)

Sebastian Hernandez Nava (Ready to Shine)

Edward Kamara (Responsible)

2nd Grade:

Analee Hernandez (Ready to Shine)

Aditri Muthoju (Ready to Shine)

Mattingly Claro (Responsible)

Jared Holoman (Responsible)

3rd Grade:

Ojaswi Bhattarai (Ready to Shine)

Shravya Rao (Ready to Shine)

Zaynab Akbar (Ready to Shine)

Liam Peralta (Ready to Shine)

Ashlyn Ambrocio Orozco (Responsible)

4th Grade:

Areez Ahmad (Ready to Shine)

Ms. Irey's 4th Grade Class (Ready to Shine)

5th Grade:

Melany Cardona Ruiz (Ready to Shine)

Sienna Walker (Ready to Shine)

Wudasie Seifu (Ready to Shine)

William Clavel Chicas (Ready to Shine)

Casey Bonilla (Responsible)

Kevon Moseley (Responsible)

Kira Naylor (Respectful & Responsible)

Sourabh Gouda (Respectful)

Damian Contreras Mercedes (Respectful)

Jacob Hayes (Responsible)

6th Grade:

Fredis Alvarenga Cerros (Ready to Shine)

Breanna Weathers (Ready to Shine)

Ronny Menjivar Alvarenga (Ready to Shine)

Unisa Koroma (Ready to Shine)

Dheekshitha Guddeti (Ready to Shine)

Hamza Kamara (Ready to Shine)

Kadija Coker (Ready to Shine)

Isaac Hernandez Portillo (Ready to Shine)

Melani Lopez Sandoval (Ready to Shine)

Layla Abdelhalim (Ready to Shine)

Ahtarva Senthilkumar (Responsible)

Nimai MIttapallisatish (Responsible)

Radhya Verma Bathula (Responsible)

Allan Garcia Murcia (Responsible)

Sofia Lopez Melendez (Responsible)

Khaleesi McCollum (Responsible)

Mustafa Khaliqi (Responsible)

Isaac Douglas (Respectful)

Juan Aguilar Sanchez (Respectful)


Weekly Attendance Incentive Winners

The classrooms with the highest attendance this week are:

  • Ms. Johnson-Moore
  • Mr. Feeley

Congratulations! 🎉

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Even with snow on the ground and a two-hour delay, our students were all smiles as they celebrated the 67th day of school—aka “6–7 Day!” The excitement filled the building, and several classrooms went all in on the trend with fun and creative activities.


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Monday, December 8, is a religious and cultural observance day recognizing the Buddhist holiday of Bodhi. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.


Attendance Is Important Every Day!

Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit the FCPS website for more attendance resources

 


🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.


🎤 Share Your Thoughts With Superintendent Reid

At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school. 

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid are underway across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. We encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:

Click on a date above to register. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Community Conversations are open to all. Please check FCPS’ website for additional updates.


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

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8th- Bodhi Day

14th- Chanukah

15th- AAP Referral Deadline

17th- 3 Hour Early Release at 1 pm

22nd-Jan. 2nd- Winter Break- No School

25th- Christmas

january

1st- New Year's Day- No School

2nd- Winter Holiday Break- No School

12th-16th- Grade 1st-6th Classroom Spelling Bees

14th- Club & Candid Pictures (9 am-4 pm)

14th- New Family Orientation & PTA Meeting- 6-7:30 pm

19th- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday- No School

22nd- Family Dinner and Math/Science Night- 6-8 pm

28th- End of 2nd Quarter- 2 hr. early dismissal at 2 pm

29th- Student Holiday (Staff Development)

30th- Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

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