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- Shining Star Shoutouts
- Fall Festival
- Storybook Character Day
- End of 1st Quarter (Early Release) and Student Holidays
- Family Math & Science Night
- Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
- From FCPS & the Community
- Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond
- 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:
Absalat Akalu (Ready to Shine)
Zara Kouyate (Responsible)
1st Grade:
Hawa Ghazizadah (Responsible)
Amanuel Adam (Respectful)
2nd Grade:
Soliyana Woldu (Ready to Shine)
Mayra Pinnamreddy (Ready to Shine)
3rd Grade:
Asher Agbota (Responsible)
Amari Brewer (Responsible)
5th Grade:
Kendrick Hernandez Perez-Lopez (Ready to Shine)
Ava Bradford (Ready to Shine)
Rishi Suri (Ready to Shine)
Kayden Rocha Coca (Responsible)
6th Grade:
Ava Arredondo (Ready to Shine)
Joseph Gomez Maldonado (Ready to Shine)
Darian Asher Torres (Respectful)
Mikael Phillips (Respectful)
Tyson Sawyers (Respectful)
 🍂 Join us for the Coates Elementary School Fall Festival! ⭐
Mark your calendars for an awesome afternoon packed with games, delicious food, exciting prizes, and autumn fun for the whole family! Please note that all students need to be accompanied by an adult. Students should not be dropped off. Cash recommended if purchasing tickets at the door.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Coates Elementary School (behind the school)
🎟️ Presale Ticket Packages:
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$16 – Family of 4 Admission
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$4 – Individual Admission
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$5 – Food Combo (Pizza slice, chips, candy, drink)
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$10 – Food & Dunk Tank Combo (Pizza slice, chips, candy, drink, 3 dunk tank balls)
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$10 – Food & Henna Combo (Pizza slice, chips, candy, drink, Henna tattoo)
Don't wait in line—grab your presale tickets early! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to get yours:
👉 Buy Your Fall Festival Tickets Here
We can't wait to see all of our Coates Stars there! 🌟💙💛
On Friday, October 30, students may wear school-appropriate costumes inspired by their favorite book characters. Please leave masks and costume accessories at home so we can keep the school day safe and focused. October 30 is also the last day of the 1st quarter and an early release day, with dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Coates will dismiss at 2 PM. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
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 COATES FAMILY MATH & SCIENCE NIGHT
Come learn about math and science!
EXPLORE MATH FUN!
- Hands-on activities and games.
DISCOVER SCIENCE WONDERS!
- Interactive experiments and demonstrations.
Event Details:
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Date: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
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Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Location: AT COATES ELEMENTARY
Additional Information:
- WE WILL ALSO BE SERVING DINNER AT 5:30 PM
- Note: All students must be accompanied by an adult at all times and during all activities.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
The Importance of the Flu Vaccination
- The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Encouraging Regular Attendance
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Breakout Session Information Available
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Help Your Student Stay Focused and Engaged Without Digital Distractions
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
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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. |
24th- Fall Festival (Saturday)- 10-2 pm
30th- End of First Quarter- Dismissal at 2 pm & Book Character Dress up Day
31st- Halloween
2nd- Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
3rd- Student Holiday (Teacher Workday) & Election Day
8th- Diwali
11th- Veteran's Day & Coates' Veteran's Day Celebration
17th- FLE Parent Preview- 5:30-6 pm
17th- Family Math and Science Night- 6-7:30 pm
18th- PTA Meeting- 6-6:30 pm
18th- Parent Engagement Series Session #2: Internet and Phone Safety- 6:30-7:30 pm
19th- Thanksgiving Parent/Student Lunch & Fall Picture Retake Day
25th-27th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)
*The full FCPS 2026-2027 calendar can be accessed here.
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