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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:
Selam Nega (Responsible)
Aiza Sheriff (Responsible)
Eqra Khaliqi (Responsible)
Vina Sripada (Ready to Shine)
Senaf Kefa (Ready to Shine)
Donnie Donkor (Ready to Shine)
Sulaiman Aldukhayel (Ready to Shine)
Eldana Bezabih (Ready to Shine)
Belen Portillo Leiva (Ready to Shine)
Dylan Garcia Vasquez (Ready to Shine)
2nd Grade:
Cameron Woodson (Ready to Shine)
Noah Ortiz (Ready to Shine)
Tenuun Gersenz (Ready to Shine)
Sabeen Summer (Ready to Shine)
Ben Cabe (Respectful)
Atharva Karamungikar (Respectful)
Abdulaziz Althobaiti (Respectful)
Emma Seifu (Respectful)
Betselot Yitayew (Respectful)
Kayan Almutairy (Respectful)
Suleman Ilyas (Responsible)
5th Grade:
Laya Senthilkumar (Ready to Shine)
Kazryk Hall (Respectful & Responsible)
6th Grade:
Fredis Alvarenga Cerros (Responsible)
Zuair Sayed (Responsible)
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The classrooms with the highest attendance from the past two weeks are:
- Ms. Aboubakr
- Mr. Casas
- Ms. Biedermann
- Ms. Connole
- Ms. Luecke
Congratulations! 🎉
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Huge congrats to our Coates ES Spelling Bee winners! A round of applause for Abeer Anwary (1st place) and Zuair Sayed (2nd place)!
Even bigger cheers for Abeer, who will be representing Coates at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 22nd at 2pm at Lake Braddock Secondary School! Come out and cheer him on if you can!
We're also incredibly proud of all our classroom spelling bee winners and students who bravely took the stage. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and talent with the Coates community. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next year!
We are proud to celebrate Ms. Travis at Coates Elementary School for being recognized today as the Region 5 Representative for Outstanding Professional Employee! Ms. Travis serves as one of our Behavior Resource Teachers and works tirelessly to support students in developing plans that set them up for success. She also coaches teachers on effective strategies for supporting student behavior in the classroom, helping create positive learning environments across our school.
This recognition reflects her dedication, expertise, and deep commitment to our students and staff. Ms. Travis was presented this honor by our Region 5 administrators: Ms. Baenig, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Lehman, Executive Principal; Mr. Stokes, Executive Principal; and Ms. Lady, School Board Member for the Dranesville District. Congratulations, Ms. Travis — we are so lucky to have you at Coates! 🎉
Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad. #OurFCPS
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.
🐎 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐! Chúc mừng Năm Mới! Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. #OurFCPS
Join us for the Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game: Coates ES vs. Deer Park ES!
📅 Friday, February 27
🕡 Game starts at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
📍 Westfield High School — enter through Door 4
Enjoy concessions and raffles while cheering on our teams! All students must be accompanied by an adult — no drop-offs permitted.
 Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
More information and the online application can be found here.
Order your class picture today! Class photos will be taken at school on March 6, and each picture is $14. To place an order, scan the QR code in this newsletter or follow these steps: go to strawbridge.net, click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks,” and enter the code FM484234. Don’t miss this chance to capture your student’s class memory!
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION
WHEN: SUNDAY February 15 and SUNDAY February 22, 2026
TIME: 4:30-6:30pm
WHERE: Herndon Community Center- GYM (814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170)
Need Help Registering? Contact me!
Thank you,
Silvia Borda
Community Liaison & Outreach Coordinator 703-987-1883 (Whatsapp preferred)
The Mount Pleasant Community Development Corporation (MPCDC) is proud to announce the upcoming Weekend Enrichment Academy. The Pilot Academy Semester begins Saturday, February 21, 2026 - benefiting students in grades 1 - 12 across Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties. The Academy will provide structured academic instruction and culturally responsive learning aligned with Virginia standards in Math, English, Science, Arts, and History. Classes will be held at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Herndon, VA.
Please see the flyer 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. |
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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