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Oh no! It seems our school camera decided to take an unscheduled "nap" this week. Because of a technical glitch, we weren't able to capture the winning smiles of our latest Shining Star recipients. While we know our students shine bright enough to light up a room without a flash, we want to make sure their hard work is documented in all its glory! Rather than running a star-less shoutout, we’ve decided to hit the "reset" button so everyone gets the spotlight they deserve.
We are so sorry for the disappointment this may have caused our hardworking students this week. To make things right, we will be retaking all the photos this coming week and featuring a Double Feature of our brightest stars in next Friday's newsletter. We promise their "paparazzi moment" will be well worth the wait!
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The classrooms with the highest attendance from the past two weeks are:
- Ms. Wanamaker
- Mr. Bell
- Mrs. Ji
Congratulations! 🎉
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Our school Spelling Bee is buzzing with excitement and coming up next month! Due to a delay in receiving grade-level spelling lists, classroom spelling bees will now take place during the week of January 19th. Spelling lists will be sent home with students next week so they can begin preparing.
The School Spelling Bee will be held on February 6th from 6:30–8:00 p.m. We are also looking for volunteers to help manage contestants and assist with directing attendees during the event.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Gray at JLGray@fcps.edu. We look forward to a fun and successful Spelling Bee season!
Get ready for an evening of discovery and fun! We are thrilled to invite all our families to Coates Elementary for our annual Family Math & Science Night. Come explore hands-on activities, solve puzzles, and dive into the wonders of science together.
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When: Thursday, January 22nd
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Where: Coates Elementary
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Dinner: Starts at 5:30 PM
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Activities: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is a fantastic way to engage with what our students are learning in a fun, interactive environment. We can't wait to see our young mathematicians and scientists in action!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board at its January 8 board meeting. Meeting materials include:
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Speakers may address the FY 2027 CIP or the proposed school boundary adjustments. If you would like to testify regarding the proposed school boundary adjustments, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins (5:15 p.m.) to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
The School Board will vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Learn more about the comprehensive boundary review.
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. 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.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
Students can explore engaging summer programs in science, technology, engineering, and math through Virginia Tech, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Scholarships are available. Learn more at bit.ly/3KkqX1p. For questions, call 540-231-7337 or email ceed@vt.edu.
Cornerstones and the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center are offering a variety of resources for families from January through March 2026. Programs include opportunities for children and youth, adult education and community programs, as well as health services, legal assistance, and other direct and social services. For more information, call 703-435-6830 Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or Saturday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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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. |
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
20th-23rd- Classroom Spelling Bees
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.
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