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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:
Shukri Hashi (Ready to Shine)
Mame-Diarra Samb (Respectful)
Jade Strickland (Ready to Shine)
Isaid Flores Franco (Ready to Shine)
Sophia Fathi (Ready to Shine)
Andrea Canales Roth (Ready to Shine)
Shriya Dandame (Ready to Shine)
1st Grade:
Christina Brewer (Ready to Shine)
Ella Abouhegaza (Responsible)
Jimimson Ferrera Vega (Responsible)
Liya Nasarit (Responsible)
2nd Grade:
Eliya Gashe (Respectful)
Eldana Gashaw (Respectful)
Delvin Funez Guzman (Respectful)
Santiago Martinez (Responsible)
Athatious Michel (Ready to Shine)
Zaria Hart (Responsible)
3rd Grade:
Chris Urbina Ayala (Respectful)
Dawit Kebede (Ready to Shine)
Yazdan Ilyas (Ready to Shine)
Antonella Olivo Mejia (Ready to Shine)
Ahmad Najmpoor (Ready to Shine)
Josue Portillo (Ready to Shine)
Aiden Laney (Ready to Shine)
Hosna Majeed (Responsible)
5th Grade:
Ralphael Bennett (Responsible)
6th Grade:
Emerson Flores (Respectful)
The classrooms with the highest attendance from this past week is:
- Ms. Walsh
- Ms. Jones
- Ms. Walsh
Congratulations! 🎉
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We have one Early Release Wednesday remaining in this school year. Our final Early Release will be this coming Wednesday, May 20th, when we dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed the same way they were dismissed during previous early releases. Please plan accordingly. |
We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers and the time, support, and dedication they give to our students and school community. To show our appreciation, we invite all volunteers to join us for coffee and cookies on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Coates Library. We hope you can come enjoy some time together with us as we celebrate all that you do. Thank you for making such a positive difference at Coates!
The English Empowerment Center is offering beginning-level English classes for adults at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1086 Elden Street in Herndon. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m., June 15 through July 22. Registration will take place on Monday, May 18 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. The $65 service fee includes books, assessments, and more. Participants will build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for work, family, and community life. For more information, call 703-237-0866 or visit English Empowerment Center
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
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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. |
20th- 3 Hour Early Release at 1:00 pm
20th- Kindergarten Orientation- 5-6 pm
25th- Memorial Day Holiday- No School
26th- Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
27th- Eid al-Adha Holiday- No School
3rd- Celebration of the Arts- 6-8 pm
4th- Parent Academy Graduation- 5:30-8 pm
8th- Field Day (rain date 6/9)
8th- Westfield Senior Walk- 2 pm
16th- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony- 9:45-11:15 am
17th- 6th Grade Celebration- 9:30-11:30 am
17th- Last Day of School- Dismissal at 2 pm
19th- Juneteenth Holiday
*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
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