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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:
Eva Ahmed (Responsible)
Sabrina Mohammed (Ready to Shine)
Kendrick Middleton (Ready to Shine)
Julieth Guevara Lanza (Ready to Shine)
1st Grade:
Mayra Reddy Pinnamreddy (Responsible)
Aiden Pirvandi (Ready to Shine)
2nd Grade:
Eakmjot Virk (Ready to Shine)
Samira Garrett (Respectful)
4th Grade:
Milana Rodriguez Sibounheuang (Ready to Shine)
5th Grade:
Micheal Bitew (Ready to Shine)
Abeyalew Woldu (Ready to Shine)
6th Grade:
Breanna Weathers (Responsible)
Juan Aguilar Sanchez (Ready to Shine)
Isaac Douglas (Ready to Shine)
Ilene Sesay (Ready to Shine)
Isatta Kargbo (Ready to Shine)
Kevin Chavarria Vega (Ready to Shine)
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The classrooms with the highest attendance from the past two weeks are:
- Ms. Aboubakr
- Mr. Georgiades
- Ms. Abdullah
- Ms. Kim
- Dr. Plesa
- Ms. Ramirez
- Ms. Solotruk
- Ms. Vargas
- Ms. Wanamaker
Congratulations! 🎉
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The next three-hour Early Release Wednesday will be on February 25th. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM, unless they are enrolled in the supervision program until 4:00 PM.
Dismissal time and transportation will follow the same arrangements as previous Early Release Days.
If you have any questions, please contact the office.
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Join us for the Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game as Coates Elementary School takes on Deer Park Elementary School! 🏀
📅 Friday, February 27
🕡 Game starts at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
📍 Westfield High School — enter through Door 11
💵 Admission: $4 each or 4 for $15 (cash preferred)
🎉 Bonus: Coates Spirit Shirts will be sold at the game — and purchasing a shirt gives you free admission!
Enjoy concessions and raffles while cheering on our teams in this exciting crosstown matchup!
Please note: All students must be accompanied by an adult — no drop-offs permitted.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We display the flags of the countries our families are from in the cafeteria
Please take a moment to complete the Google Form below so we can include your family’s country/countries:
Click here:
https://forms.gle/fJ3Hx2bN7twTemoA8
Please complete the form by February 27th so we can include your flag for our incredible Multicultural Night Event in April.
Thank you for helping us honor and celebrate the cultures that make our community so special.
Coates families are warmly invited to attend FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This special evening will bring families and community members together to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 p.m. at Carter G. Woodson High School.
To support our families, Coates Elementary will provide bus transportation to and from the event. The bus will depart Coates at 5:15 p.m. and will leave Woodson at 7:00 p.m., returning to Coates by approximately 7:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful and inspiring celebration of history, resilience, and excellence!
Get ready to grow your home library and inspire a love of reading! The Coates Elementary Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 13 – March 20 at school. Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop during the school day, and families are encouraged to join in the fun, too!
You can shop online or preview the books ahead of time by visiting:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lutielewiscoateselementary
✨ Book Fair Family Night ✨
Join us on March 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a special evening of family shopping and literacy fun!
Every purchase helps support our school and puts great books into the hands of our students. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Coates. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
Sign up today for Spring 2026 with Herndon Reston Youth Baseball! The season runs from March 18 through June 7, and it’s a great opportunity for players of all skill levels to learn, grow, and have fun on the field.
HRYB offers FREE Blastball & Buddy Ball programs, and full scholarships are available to ensure every child has the chance to participate.
Visit herndon-baseball.com or email HRYBPresident@gmail.com for more information and to register today! ⚾
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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. |
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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