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- Shining Star Shoutouts
- Family Math & Science Night
- FLE Preview Night
- Thanksgiving Lunch
- Fall Picture Retakes
- 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:
Mackenzie Jackson(Ready to Shine)
Maiwand Totakhil (Respectful)
1st Grade:
Maya Robinson (Respectful)
2nd Grade:
Ronald Munguia Ventura (Ready to Shine)
Aziz Janneh (Ready to Shine)
Walid Bhatti (Ready to Shine)
Kamryn Stokes (Respectful)
Fahad Alshehery (Responsible)
Colin Collins (Responsible)
Ella Abouhegaza (Responsible)
Athena Workman (Responsible)
Emily Espinoza (Responsible)
3rd Grade:
Nusrat Nayma (Ready to Shine)
Alijah Slaughter (Ready to Shine)
Nelson Amaya Segovia (Ready to Shine)
Ethan Ezra (Ready to Shine)
Yafet Woldesemayat (Responsible)
5th Grade:
Danny Acosta Barahona (Ready to Shine)
Noah Dallas (Respectful)
6th Grade:
Tederos Balcha (Ready to Shine)
Natasia Akpiniboya (Ready to Shine)
 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.
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit.
Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
- Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
- At Coates - please contact us to schedule a time to review lessons and/or media.
- City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only. Media is not available.
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 PM in the library. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
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Join us for Coates Elementary’s Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19! Families are welcome to enjoy lunch with their students. Student lunches are free; adult meals are $5.50, and meals for children who do not attend Coates are $3.75. This is a cash-only event; exact change is appreciated.
Please check the schedule below for your student’s lunch time:
- 10:20–10:55 — Ji, Hammons, Kim, Graves (1st grade)
- 10:25–11:00 — O’Hara, Knight-Evans (1st grade)
- 10:30–11:05 — Russell, Abdullah (1st grade)
- 10:40–11:15 — Edwards, Ceglie (4th grade)
- 10:45–11:20 — Irey, Ragi (4th grade)
- 11:05–11:40 — Rodriguez, Murphy, Ragi (5th grade)
- 11:10–11:45 — Myers, Biedermann (5th grade)
- 11:30–12:05 — Elameen, Maitra, Solotruk, Sell, (3rd grade)
- 11:35–12:10 — Njuguna, Balangyao, Johnson (3rd grade)
- 12:15–12:50 — Aboubakr, Chierichella, Grubbs, Ragi (6th grade)
- 12:20–12:55 — Bell, Plesa (6th grade)
- 1:00–1:35 — Grande, Vargas, Graves (Kindergarten)
- 1:05–1:40 — Werner, Connole (Kindergarten)
- 1:30–2:05 — Luecke, Feeley, Johnson (2nd grade)
- 1:35–2:10 — Forte, Swigart (2nd grade)
Fall Picture Retakes will be held on Thursday, November 19th. Students who were absent on October 8th or were enrolled at Coates after that date should get their picture taken. All students are welcome to get a retake but are required to bring their original pictures with them. We look forward to helping everyone get a picture they love!
E-Bike Regulation Updated to Prohibit Operation of E-Bikes/E-Scooters on School Property
To promote safety on school property, particularly during arrival and dismissal when cars, school buses, pedestrians, bicycles, and other traffic converge, FCPS Regulation 8610 has been updated to address motorized and electric-powered devices on school property.
Motorized and electric-powered devices — electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), hoverboards, motorized skateboards, mopeds, Segways, and similar devices — may not be operated on school property.Individuals traveling to and from school on either traditional or electric bikes, scooters, etc. should dismount them when reaching the school property line before walking them and parking them in their designated area. When leaving school, they should be walked to the school property line before being used and not ridden until they are off school property.
This regulation does not apply to wheelchairs or other mobility devices which are being used as mobility aids or as disability-related accommodations. Read more details in section 10c of FCPS Regulation 8610.
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Community Soccer Programs
Looking for a fun way to keep your soccer player active this winter?
Herndon Youth Soccer is offering a variety of indoor winter programs for players of different ages and skill levels!
From Ball Mastery and Futsal to First Touch, Speed & Agility, and Winter World Cup, there are plenty of opportunities for players to continue developing their skills, staying active, and having fun during the winter months.
📅 Programs run December–February
⚽️ Multiple age groups and program options available
📍 Herndon Community Center & Cathy Hudgins Community Center
💻 Register through PlayMetrics
Check out the flyer for program details, dates, and registration information!
⚽️ Keep playing. Keep growing. Keep having fun! ❤️🖤
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School Start Times Survey Headed Your Way
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the goal of implementing healthy school start times that are budget neutral, where possible, and minimize impacts on staff. Your feedback remains an important part of this conversation.
At a School Board work session on November 10, staff presented recommendations for K-12 school start times. They also shared that a survey is being sent to families and staff on Tuesday, November 17.
The survey will close on Tuesday, December 1. The School Board plans to review the results in December and take action later that month. Learn more about the K-12 School Start Times project.
Register to Volunteer at Coates Elementary School
Through Volunteer FCPS, individuals can register and search for volunteer opportunities. All volunteers need to register in Volunteer FCPS.
Visit Volunteer FCPS to view volunteering and mentorship opportunities:
- Click on “Schools” to register with a specific school.
- Click on “Programs” to register as a general volunteer with the county or with the MentorWorks program, which matches individuals with students to meet regularly throughout the year.
Register and complete a short volunteer orientation. If you’ve registered previously, there’s no need to register again, but please log in to your Volunteer FCPS account to see if you have any open tasks to complete before signing up for new opportunities this school year.
View Student Supports in SIS ParentVUE
All FCPS schools use a framework called Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to ensure every student gets the help they need to learn.
Through MTSS, school teams provide high-quality instruction for all students, along with additional time, support, and interventions based on individual needs. Families are important partners in this process, and they will receive information about their child’s learning, needs, and progress.
Families can view their child’s intervention plans and progress in SIS ParentVUE. Progress updates are available quarterly, in alignment with report card due dates.
See directions for logging in to your SIS ParentVUE account to access MTSS information. Learn more about MTSS in FCPS.
Help Your Child Succeed at School
Just a few missed days of school here and there can add up. Lost learning time is an issue in every grade, from kindergarten to high school. Below are some ways to support your child:
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- Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
- Check in with them to see if they feel connected, included, and able to take part in learning at school. If challenges are affecting their school day, contact their teachers or counselors to discuss support.
- Follow their assignments and grades in Schoology and ParentVUE. Reach out to teachers for help if necessary, and make sure teachers know how to contact you.
- Encourage meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies. for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.
If you need to submit an absence, visit our attendance webpage.
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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. |
17th- FLE Parent Preview- 5:30-6 pm (Library)
17th- Family Math and Science Night- 6-7:30 pm
18th- Virtual PTA Meeting- 6-6:30 pm
19th- Thanksgiving Parent/Student Lunch & Fall Picture Retake Day
25th-27th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)
3rd- 3 Hour Early Release at 1 pm
4th-12th- Chanukah
8th- Bodhi Day
11th- Winter Chorus Concert- 5:30-6 pm & Bingo Night- 6-7:30 pm
15th- AAP Referral Deadline
21st- Jan.1st- No School (Winter Break)
25th- Christmas
*The full FCPS 2026-2027 calendar can be accessed here.
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