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We would like to extend a huge thank you to our incredible custodial staff at Coates Elementary for their tremendous efforts during the recent snow and icy conditions. Our team worked tirelessly to clear snow and ice from all pathways across the Coates ES school grounds and carefully applied sand and salt to ensure walkways were safe for both students and staff.
The photos below highlight the outstanding work and dedication of this team. We are so grateful for Tommy Anderson, Building Supervisor, and his custodial team—Maria Bonilla, Jose Cortez, Maria Figueroa, Cristina Hernandez, Steve Lee, and Reina Rosa—for always going above and beyond to keep our school safe, welcoming, and ready for learning.
Thank you for all that you do for our Coates community! 💙⭐
Attention All Coates Families! The 6th Grade Class is raising money for their end of the year celebration! We are selling Candy Grams to friends or teachers within our school! Your child can purchase them at school from 9-9:15 from your child’s classroom teacher. Each Candy Gram comes with a Personalized Note and a Jolly Rancher. These can be purchased for $1 each! Thank you so much in advance for helping us share the kindness this season!!
Coates ES Academy is offering a 7-session program focused on helping families communicate more effectively with their children and support their success at school. Sessions will run from February 3rd to March 17th at 6-8 pm and are offered through our partnership with Edu-Futuro. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate and a gift card. For questions, please contact Solangie McPherson, Family Liaison, at 703-713-3232 or SVMcPherson@fcps.edu. Use this link to sign up.
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvemes.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
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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. |
6th- School Spelling Bee- 6-8:30 pm
12th- PTA Meeting- 6-6:30 pm
14th- Valentine's Day
16th- Holiday (President’s Day)- No School
17th- Student Holiday (Teacher Workday) & Lunar New Year
18th- 1st Day of Ramadan
25th- 3 Hour Early Release at 1pm
27th- Staff Basketball Game (Coates v. Deer Park @ Westfield HS)- 6-8 pm
2nd- Read Across America Day
6th- Class Group Pictures & 6th Grade Panoramic Picture
8th- Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward!
12th- PTA Meeting- 6-7 pm
16th-19th- Book Fair
18th- Book Fair Family Night 5:30-7:30 PM
20th- Eid al Fitr Holiday- No School
25th- Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 1:00 pm
27th- 3rd Quarter Ends / Early Dismissal at 2:00 pm
30th-April 3rd- Spring Break- No School
*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
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