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1. Shining Star Shoutouts
2. Weekly Attendance Incentive Winners
3. Congratulations 2026 Graduates
4. Coates Field Day 2026
5. Coates Career Day 2026
6. Coates Family Academy
7. Important Dates Next Week
8. Free School Physicals
9. Back to School Immunization Clinic
10. From FCPS
11. Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond
12. Mark Your Calendar
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:
Hawa Ghazizadah (Ready to Shine)
Alexander Chan (Ready to Shine)
1st Grade:
Makai Roberts (Ready to Shine)
2nd Grade:
Shaurya Prasad (Respectful)
3rd Grade:
Julia Walsh (Responsible)
Carlos Escobar (Respectful)
Mohammad Burhan (Responsible)
4th Grade:
Mahboob Islami (Ready to Shine)
Kendrick Hernandez Perez- Lopez (Respectful)
Keylin Orellana Ramos (Respectful)
Lia Murillo Paz (Ready to Shine)
Keylin Orellana Ramos (Respectful)
5th Grade:
Tameem Osman (Ready to Shine)
Kidus Ayele (Ready to Shine)
Tyler Girtley (Ready to Shine)
Jordyn Young (Respectful)
The classrooms with the highest attendance from this past week is:
- Ms. Kim
- Ms. Luecke
- Ms. Rafat
- Ms. Vargas
- Ms. Sell
- Ms. Swigart
Congratulations! 🎉
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This past Monday, we had the special privilege of welcoming back former Coates students who are graduating from high school this year. Our graduating seniors returned to walk the halls of Coates one last time, reconnect with familiar faces, and reflect on how far they have come since their elementary school days.
We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and the young adults they have become. As they prepare for the next chapter of their journeys, we wish them continued success and happiness in all their future endeavors. Once a Coates Star, always a Coates Star!
This past Monday, Coates students enjoyed our annual Field Day, a fun-filled event that brought our school community together for a day of games, activities, and excitement! Students participated in a variety of engaging stations and enjoyed refreshing popsicles while celebrating the end of a wonderful school year.
A special thank you goes to our PE teachers—Mr. Gardiner, Ms. Pualoa, Ms. Wolstenholme, and Mr. Helmand—for their hard work and dedication in organizing this memorable event. We would also like to thank our staff members and families who volunteered their time and supported Field Day. Your enthusiasm and support helped make the day a tremendous success for our Coates Stars!
On Wednesday, our 5th and 6th grade STAR Scholars participated in an exciting Career Fair at Coates Elementary School. Throughout the event, students had the opportunity to develop their Portrait of a Graduate skills as Creative and Critical Thinkers by actively listening, asking thoughtful questions, and engaging with a variety of presenters. It was inspiring to see their curiosity, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn about future career pathways and possibilities.
We extend our sincere thanks to Ms. Solangie McPherson, Ms. Sandra Ramirez, Mrs. Mikayla Rowe, and Ms. Resheeda Hinkson for coordinating this meaningful experience and providing our students with valuable opportunities to explore careers and envision their futures. We would also like to thank our many volunteer presenters who generously shared their time, experiences, and expertise. Their willingness to inspire our students and introduce them to a wide range of career opportunities helped make this event both engaging and impactful.
We are proud to celebrate the newest graduates of the Coates Family Academy! Each year, participating families embark on a rigorous and rewarding journey that spans from August through June. Through workshops, collaboration, and specialized guidance, families build skills, strengthen connections, and deepen their partnership with our school community.
The Coates Family Academy is designed to empower families by providing meaningful support, resources, and opportunities for growth. We commend our graduates for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their children's success. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and thank you for being valued partners in the Coates community!
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Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed early at 2 pm. We hope you have a safe and happy summer!
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Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
HealthWorks for Northern Virginia will be offering free school physicals for Fairfax and Loudoun County children ages 3–18 who do not have health insurance and are entering a Virginia school. These comprehensive appointments include a physical exam, dental screening, hearing and vision tests, TB screening, and immunizations. Please note that sports physicals are not available through this program.
Free physical events will be held:
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August 3 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at HealthWorks Leesburg
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August 10 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at HealthWorks Herndon
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child during the appointment. These events are for new HealthWorks patients only. Current HealthWorks patients should schedule a school physical through their regular provider.
Registration opens July 10. Families can register or sign up to be notified when registration opens by visiting:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1IAFfX8QOk0dBgvD5Rkq4eFI8yepqf882xl0CzGolGCPSzA/viewform
We encourage eligible families to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to ensure their children are healthy and ready for a successful school year.
Fairfax County Health Department is offering Back-to-School Immunization Clinics for all Fairfax County students who need required vaccinations before the start of the school year. Clinics are available for students who are new to the country, need follow-up immunizations, or need to become up to date on their vaccines.
Appointments are available, and walk-ins are welcome. Families may call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment. Clinics will be held at multiple Fairfax County Health Department locations throughout July and August, including special Saturday clinic hours on August 1, 8, and 15.
To learn more about clinic locations, dates, and immunization requirements, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Fairfax County Health Department's vaccination information page. We encourage families to take advantage of these convenient opportunities to ensure students are ready for a healthy and successful school year.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Mrs. Amy Marney, school registrar, at ajmarney@fcps.edu or 703-713-3000 to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
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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. |
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 2025-2026 calendar can be accessed here.
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