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6th Grade Field Trip & Car Wash

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 6th graders during their car wash fundraiser on Friday, May 15th! Thanks to the success of the event and the generosity of our community, our 6th grade scholars were able to enjoy their end-of-year field trip to Monster Mini Golf on Friday, May 22nd together as a cohort. We are so proud to celebrate our students and are grateful they were able to end their time at Coates on such a fun and memorable high note!

Kindergarten Farm Field Trip

Today, our littlest stars in kindergarten enjoyed an exciting field trip to Frying Pan Farm Park! Students had the opportunity to explore the farm, see a variety of animals, learn about farm machinery, and enjoy time on the playground with their peers. It was a fun-filled day of learning, exploration, and making memories together!

Sign Up to Volunteer at Coates!

Interested in volunteering or chaperoning at Coates? Fairfax County Public Schools has launched a new volunteer registration system, and all parents must create a volunteer portal account beginning this school year.

To begin the process, please use the link below and carefully complete all required steps:
https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/volunteer_home

Please note that all registration requirements must be completed prior to participating in any school event, volunteering opportunity, or field trip. If you would like to volunteer or attend upcoming end-of-year celebrations, we encourage you to complete the process as soon as possible.

We look forward to having you join us at Coates! If you have any questions about the volunteer registration process, please contact Mrs. Solangie McPherson at SVMcPherson@fcps.edu.

Sign up to Volunteer for Coates Field Day

We are excited for Field Day on Monday, June 8th (rain date: Friday, June 12th)! Field Day is a fun, high-energy event where students rotate through activity stations featuring games, relays, and team challenges. This event is only successful with the support of our community, and we are looking for volunteers to help lead stations throughout the day. Our PE teachers will provide all directions and support so you will feel confident facilitating each activity. Important Volunteer Requirement: Fairfax County Public Schools has launched a new volunteer registration system. All parents must create and complete a volunteer portal account in advance in order to be eligible to volunteer or chaperone for any school event, including Field Day. Please complete this process as soon as possible using the link below: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/volunteer_home We have two volunteer shifts available: K–2: 9:15–11:15 Grades 3–6: 12:45–2:45 Once your FCPS volunteer registration is complete, please sign up here: Coates Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up. New volunteers must register in the FCPS system before signing up. If you have questions about the volunteer registration process, please contact Mrs. Solangie McPherson at SVMcPherson@fcps.edu. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a memorable experience for all!

Join FCPS for the “Come and Go!”

Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Recognize Our Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

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.