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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:
Ritvi Ganesh Kumar (Responsible)
Aria Melendez (Ready to Shine)
2nd Grade:
Yihun Belila (Ready to Shine)
5th Grade:
Tapelo Chitambaika (Ready to Shine)
Sienna Walker (Ready to Shine)
Laura Alofi (Respectful)
Joseph Gomez Maldonado (Respectful)
Kaysen Campbell (Responsible)
6th Grade:
Atifa Jukka (Ready to Shine)
Breanna Weathers (Ready to Shine)
Arca Eraydin (Ready to Shine)
Suliman Gardizi (Responsible)
Caleb Labena (Responsible)
Fredis Alvarenga Cerros (Respectful)
Maria Amaya Segovia (Respectful)
Join us as we celebrate Kindness Spirit Week with fun dress-up days that help spread kindness throughout our school:
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Monday, Feb. 9: Wear camouflage or green
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Tuesday, Feb. 10: Wear school-appropriate pajamas
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Wednesday, Feb. 11: Wear college gear or future career clothing
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Thursday, Feb. 12: Wear pink or red
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Friday, Feb. 13: Wear clothing for your favorite sports team
We can’t wait to see everyone show their spirit! 💛
February 2nd-6th is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Thank you to our school counselors, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Eagan and Ms. Young! Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
February is Heart Health Month, and Friday, February 6th was National Wear Red Day in support of heart health awareness. Many of our Coates staff proudly wore red to show their support and help spread the message about the importance of keeping our hearts healthy. We love seeing our staff come together to support meaningful causes! ❤️
At Coates, we recognize that Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for our Muslim families. To ensure we are supporting our scholars effectively during this time, please take a moment to complete this form. This will help us understand any specific accommodations your student(s) may need from Wednesday, February 18, 2026, through Friday, March 27, 2026. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your student's needs further, please contact the school office at 703-713-3000.
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 kindergarten orientation is being held on May 20th, 5-6 pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar, Amy Marney at ajmarney@fcps.edu or 703-713-3000 with any questions.
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-713-3000.
Calling all young athletes ages 7–14! Registration is now open for Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) Football for the 2026 seasons. Choose from:
• Spring 2026 Flag Football – A fun and exciting way to learn the game and stay active.
• Summer 2026 Tackle Football – Full-contact football for players ready to take the next step.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a great community and develop football skills with friends! Register online at ChantillyFootball.org or call 813-313-0899 for more information.
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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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