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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:
Danesy Rivera Menjivar (Ready to Shine)
Irfanulla Oriya (Ready to Shine)
Raashidha Mohammed (Ready to Shine)
Yosef Habete (Respectful)
1st Grade:
Athena Workman (Responsible)
Eliana Balla (Ready to Shine)
Zachary Turner (Ready to Shine)
Matthew Alberto Urias (Respectful)
2nd Grade:
Benjamin Cabe (Ready to Shine)
Benaiah Amankwaa (Ready to Shine)
Abdullah Alraba (Respectful)
Nelson Amaya Segovia (Responsible)
Everette Snyder (Responsible)
3rd Grade:
Saron Mekuria (Ready to Shine)
Hanvitha Nallamalli (Ready to Shine)
5th Grade:
Kaysen Campbell (Ready to Shine)
Danah Alraba (Responsible)
Langston West (Responsible)
Laura Alofi (Respectful)
6th Grade:
Anish Adhira (Responsible)
Amen Yemane (Responsible)
Seema Yousafzai (Responsible)
Rihna Dilamo (Ready to Shine)
Emerson Flores Moreira (Ready to Shine)
Juan Artiga Alvarez (Ready to Shine)
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The classrooms with the highest attendance from the past two weeks are:
- Ms. Elameen
- Mr. Bell
- Ms. E. Lee
- Ms. Murphy
- Ms. O'Hara
- Ms. Sell
- Ms. Vargas
- Ms. Aboubakr
- Ms. Forte
- Mr. Georgiades
- Ms. Russell
Congratulations! 🎉
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This past Friday, staff from Coates Elementary School faced off against Deer Park Elementary School in our annual staff basketball game! After falling short last year, Team Coates came back strong and squeaked out a win with a score of 43–20.
We appreciate Deer Park’s great sportsmanship and the fun this event brings to both of our communities. It was wonderful to see so many Stars and Bucks cheering in the stands!
Our 6th graders also gave it their all in a scrimmage against Deer Park’s 6th graders. While Deer Park took the win this time, we’re proud of the effort and teamwork from both teams.
Congratulations to everyone who played, and we can’t wait for the rematch next year! ⭐🏀
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! 📖
Join us for International Night at Westfield High School on March 26th from 5:00–9:00 PM at 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151! This exciting evening will celebrate cultures from around the world through food, fashion, and performances.
🎉 Potluck: 5:00–6:00 PM
👗 Fashion Show: 6:00–7:00 PM
🎭 Performances: 7:00–9:00 PM
🚚 Food Trucks: 5:00–9:00 PM
Admission is free for FCPS students and $5 for everyone else. Bring your family and friends for a night of community, culture, and celebration—you won’t want to miss it! 🌎✨
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Rising 7th grade families are invited to join Rachel Carson Middle School for a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 25, from 6–7 PM to learn about the transition to middle school. During this session, families will learn about Carson, expectations for middle school, and important information to help prepare students for 7th grade.
Join the Zoom meeting using this link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99514371510?pwd=GTZXnFdtPFLJOmAn3GON8eTBzXfVxP.1#success
Meeting ID: 995 1437 1510
Passcode: 078884
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be posted on the school website afterward. For more information, visit www.carsonms.fcps.edu or call 703-925-3600.
Sign up now for All Ages Read Together (AART), a free kindergarten readiness program designed for families who may not be able to afford private preschool. This part-time preschool program helps children build early learning skills while preparing for a successful start to kindergarten.
Classes are held twice a week for two hours, with three convenient locations available.
To learn more or enroll, call 703-996-9775 or complete the interest form here:
https://bit.ly/aartenrollinterest
We encourage families with preschool-aged children to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! 📚✨
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
The programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, they provide:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
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FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Join Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital for Camp Primavera! Experience outdoor fun, arts and crafts, STEM, and learn what being a Girl Scout is about!
Dates: March 30-April 2, 2026
9am—4pm
Oakton, Virginia
Financial assistance available
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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. |
8th- Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward 1 hour!
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-31st- Spring Break- No School
1st-3rd- Spring Break (continued)- No School
6th- Teacher Work Day- No School
8th- School Spring Picture Day
10th- School Planning Day- No School
15th- Military Child Appreciation Day- "Purple Up! Day"
17th- Multicultural Night- 5:30-8 pm
18th- All County Chorus Concert
27th-May 22nd- SOL Testing Window
29th- 3 hour Early Release Wednesday- Dismissal at 1 pm
*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
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