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A Message from the Principal

Lees Corner Families,

As the holiday season approaches and the winter break begins, we want to wish you all a wonderful and safe time with your loved ones. We encourage you to take this opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. A special thanks to the PTA and to all who delivered special treats to help us celebrate this week!

May this break be a time of rest and rejuvenation, preparing you for a bright and successful new year. We look forward to welcoming your children back to school on Monday, January 6th!

Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season,

Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Hutchinson

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Upcoming Holiday/Observances
• Next NYC on January 10th
• Lees Corner Outstanding Employees
• Family Math Week
• Remaining Early Release Mondays
• Chantilly Band Day
• PTA News

Photos of the Week 📸 Upcoming Holidays/Observances

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. The school and office will be closed during this time. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

See the complete school year calendar.

Christmas🎄

A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts.

Learn more about Christmas.

Chanukah

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25.

Learn more about Chanukah.

New Year's Day - January 1

🎉 Happy New Year, #FCPSFam! We look forward to seeing students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, when all FCPS schools and offices will reopen.

Three Kings Day/Epiphany - January 6

FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.

Orthodox Christmas - January 7

FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.

See the complete school year calendar.

Next NYC on January 10th

The weekly NYC will be taking a break over the holidays and will return on Friday, January 10th. 

Lees Corner Outstanding Employees

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our incredible staff members for this year’s awards! We are thrilled to announce the winners for our school in the three categories:

• Outstanding Teacher:Kristen Lynch
• Outstanding Professional Employee:Brittany Poole
• Outstanding Operational Employee:Matt Miller

Congratulations to these amazing individuals for their hard work and dedication to our school community! If you’d like to support our winners, you can write a letter of support and email it to Mrs. Estrada at [email protected]. Each school’s winners will move on to the next level, where one recipient per category will be selected for our Region. Let’s rally behind and show them how much they mean to us! The deadline to submit letters of support is January 6th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at [email protected]

Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Remaining Early Release Mondays

There are 4 more Early Release Mondays this year.  Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

You will receive a confirmation email from the school the week prior to the early release.   

Chantilly Band Day

Band Parents!

Chantilly Band Day is coming!

When: Jan 29th

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: Franklin Middle Middle School

Who: All 6th grade band students in the Chantilly pyramid are invited.

Staff: FCPS Band teachers in the Chantilly pyramid, including middle and high school teachers and band student volunteers.

Google SIGN UP FORM

Sign your 6th grader before Jan 17th.  This is a drop-off event, but you MUST sign up using the link before the event.  Students will learn new music, get a free t-shirt and a free pizza lunch is provided. Parents and families are invited to a casual performance from 12:30-1:00pm where students will perform the music they learned that morning. It’s a VERY fulfilling instructional experience for these students and a great use of time on that random Wednesday teacher workday, Jan 29th. PLEASE consider signing-up your 6th grade band student. 6th graders ONLY!

(*this is an optional event* for 6th grade band students only)

PTA News 6th Grade Basketball Game

The much-anticipated 6th Grade Basketball Game against Oak Hill is in the works! If you’re interested in joining the planning committee or coaching one of the teams, please email [email protected] to connect with our committee head.

Family International Night

Mark your calendars—our first Family International Night is happening this spring! We’re looking for a co-chair to help organize this event. Ideally, this would be a parent of a 5th grader or younger, who can continue the tradition next year. This is your chance to create a lasting legacy at LCES! Please reach out to [email protected] to get started.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Winter Weather
• Upcoming Holiday/Observances
• Student Holiday Spirit Week
• Lees Corner Outstanding Employees
• Remaining Early Release Mondays
• SEL Screener Results
• Chantilly Band Day
• PTA News
• Kiss and Ride Procedures

Photos of the Week 📸 Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 

❄️ Preparativos para el Invierno

El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima. 

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. 

Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.

Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire LibreEstaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.

Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.

Upcoming Holidays/Observances

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. The school and office will be closed during this time. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

See the complete school year calendar.

Christmas🎄

A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts.

Learn more about Christmas.

Chanukah

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25.

Learn more about Chanukah.

Student Holiday Spirit Week NEXT WEEK! Lees Corner Outstanding Employees

Thank you for all of your work on nominating our outstanding employees. For this year's awards, we are thrilled to announce the winners for our school in three different categories:

• Outstanding Teacher- Kristen Lynch
• Outstanding Professional Employee- Brittany Poole
• Outstanding Operational Employee- Matt Miller

Remaining Early Release Mondays

There are 4 more Early Release Mondays this year.  Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

You will receive a confirmation email from the school the week prior to the early release.   

SEL Screener Results Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Chantilly Band Day

Band Parents!

Chantilly Band Day is coming!

When: Jan 29th

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: Rocky Run Middle School

Who: All 6th grade band students in the Chantilly pyramid are invited.

Staff: FCPS Band teachers in the Chantilly pyramid, including middle and high school teachers and band student volunteers.

Google SIGN UP FORM

Sign your 6th grader before Jan 17th.  This is a drop-off event, but you MUST sign up using the link before the event.  Students will learn new music, get a free t-shirt and a free pizza lunch is provided. Parents and families are invited to a casual performance from 12:30-1:00pm where students will perform the music they learned that morning. It’s a VERY fulfilling instructional experience for these students and a great use of time on that random Wednesday teacher workday, Jan 29th. PLEASE consider signing-up your 6th grade band student. 6th graders ONLY!

(*this is an optional event* for 6th grade band students only)

PTA News Piero’s to the Rescue!

Huge thanks to Alex and his amazing team at Piero’s in Franklin Farm for stepping up after our last-minute cancellation with MOD Pizza. They quickly set up a replacement dining day to support the PTA—let’s show them how much we appreciate their generosity!

📅 When: This Monday, 12/16 📍 Where: Piero’s in Franklin Farm

Support a fantastic local business and the LCES PTA by dining in or ordering carry-out over the phone. Please note: The promotion does not apply to online orders. Be sure to mention to your server that you’re supporting the LCES PTA when placing your order!

Thank you for your support!

Indoor Play Date 

Get ready for some fun—our very first PTA-Sponsored Indoor Play Date is here! 🎉 This FREE event is open to all LCES families (not just PTA members), so bring the whole crew!

📅 When: This Wednesday, 12/18, 4-5pm 📍 Where: The nZone (14550 Lee Rd. Chantilly, VA)

✍️ Sign Up: Here To ensure your spot in case we reach occupancy limits.

We know December can be a hectic month, so we carefully chose a date and time that works for most families (based on your feedback!) without getting too close to the holiday break. To make the playdate even more fun, children are encouraged to bring toys to share with their peers! Please note that this is not a drop-off event—parents must stay with their children—and it will also be a snack-free event, so plan accordingly.

Let’s make the most of this season by coming together for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and play. Don’t miss it!

Fun Fit Fridays Are Back!

We’re excited that Principal Sloan was able to bring back Fun Fit Fridays, but she can’t do it without our help! Volunteers are essential to make this adjusted program a success. Sign up for next Friday or any of the upcoming weeks using this link.

6th Grade Basketball Game

The much-anticipated 6th Grade Basketball Game against Oak Hill is in the works! If you’re interested in joining the planning committee or coaching one of the teams, please email [email protected] to connect with our committee head.

Family International Night

Mark your calendars—our first Family International Night is happening this spring! We’re looking for a co-chair to help organize this event. Ideally, this would be a parent of a 5th grader or younger, who can continue the tradition next year. This is your chance to create a lasting legacy at LCES! Please reach out to [email protected] to get started.

Kiss and Ride Procedures

As a reminder, for everyone’s safety, no student should be dropped off or cross Hollinger Avenue to get to or from a vehicle. Nor should cars make a U-turn in front of the school during arrival and dismissal.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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MOD Pizza Dining Day Cancelled

From the PTA President:

It’s very disappointing to share that MOD has permanently closed their doors without any warning or communication regarding the Dining Day we had scheduled for tomorrow. Both our Dining Day coordinator and I have reached out to MOD multiple times, but they haven’t had the courtesy to confirm their closure or acknowledge the impact on our event. Unfortunately, we only learned of their closure through word of mouth, which is why I’m just now able to inform you. I sincerely apologize for the short notice. 

We are working diligently to get another Dining Day scheduled soon! Thank you for your understanding. 

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Winter Weather
• Early Release Monday
• PTA MOD Pizza Night!
• Student Holiday Spirit Week
• Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar
• SEL Screener Results
• Chantilly Band Day
• PTA News
• Kiss and Ride Procedures

Photos of the Week 📸 Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 

❄️ Preparativos para el Invierno

El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima. 

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. 

Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.

Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire LibreEstaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.

Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.

Early Release Monday

Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm on Monday, December 9th.  Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.

PTA MOD PIZZA NIGHT!

Please come out to MOD Pizza located in the Greenbriar Town Center on Thursday, December 12th and help support the PTA! Here is the flyer.  

Student Holiday Spirit Week Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

SEL Screener Results Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Chantilly Band Day

Band Parents!

Chantilly Band Day is coming!

When: Jan 29th

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: Rocky Run Middle School

Who: All 6th grade band students in the Chantilly pyramid are invited.

Staff: FCPS Band teachers in the Chantilly pyramid, including middle and high school teachers and band student volunteers.

Google SIGN UP FORM

Sign your 6th grader before Jan 17th.  This is a drop-off event, but you MUST sign up using the link before the event.  Students will learn new music, get a free t-shirt and a free pizza lunch is provided. Parents and families are invited to a casual performance from 12:30-1:00pm where students will perform the music they learned that morning. It’s a VERY fulfilling instructional experience for these students and a great use of time on that random Wednesday teacher workday, Jan 29th. PLEASE consider signing-up your 6th grade band student. 6th graders ONLY!

(*this is an optional event* for 6th grade band students only)

PTA News PTA Sponsored Indoor Play Dates

Indoor Play Dates are starting soon! These one-hour sessions are a great way to connect and have fun. If you’d like to attend, please use the link to select the times that work best for your family.

Dining Day at MOD Pizza 12/12

Enjoy pizza before this location closes while also supporting the LCES PTA! Keep an eye out for a special appearance from Blizzard the Polar Bear! Be sure to present the flyer that came home with your child to ensure 25% of your purchase goes to LCES PTA.

Fun Fit Fridays Are Back!

We’re excited that Principal Sloan was able to bring back Fun Fit Fridays, but she can’t do it without our help! Volunteers are essential to make this adjusted program a success. Sign up for next Friday or any of the upcoming weeks using this link.

6th Grade Basketball Game

The much-anticipated 6th Grade Basketball Game against Oak Hill is in the works! If you’re interested in joining the planning committee or coaching one of the teams, please email [email protected] to connect with our committee head.

Family International Night

Mark your calendars—our first Family International Night is happening this spring! We’re looking for a co-chair to help organize this event. Ideally, this would be a parent of a 5th grader or younger, who can continue the tradition next year. This is your chance to create a lasting legacy at LCES! Please reach out to [email protected] to get started.

Kiss and Ride Procedures

As a reminder, for everyone’s safety, no student should be dropped off or cross Hollinger Avenue to get to or from a vehicle. Nor should cars make a U-turn in front of the school during arrival and dismissal.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Fun Fit Friday is Back!
• Winter Warm Tree

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29, schools and offices will be closed. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

 

Desde miércoles 27 de Noviembre hasta viernes 29 de noviembre, las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas. ¡Que tengan un feliz y seguro Día de Acción de Gracias! Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 2 de Diciembre. Obtenga más información sobre el primer Día de Acción de Gracias. 

Fun Fit Friday is Back!

We are excited to invite you and your child(ren) to our walking program, Fun Fit Fridays (or F3).  Students in all grade levels, K-6, are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!  

Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to meet on the Lees Corner blacktop to walk around the building/path-on Friday mornings from 8:00-8:25 AM, followed by a cool down activity from 8:25-8:35 beginning on Friday, December 6 and running through Friday, February 28. If a student is not running/walking in the program, he or she should not arrive at school earlier than 8:35 AM.

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a walking card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. An adult will mark the student’s cards at two locations as they walk their laps around the school. Each completed running card totals 30 marks, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token upon completion of 5 miles. After 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles, students receive a number token representing the miles completed.  

This is an excellent opportunity for your children to meet new friends, enjoy the benefits of running/walking, and develop an appreciation for fitness. We hope this program builds self-confidence and improves fitness levels among our students and within the community. In order to make this program a success, we need parent volunteers. Please stay tuned for more information. Everyone is welcome to join us!

If your child will participate in F3, please fill out this form and return it to your child's teacher by Tuesday, December 2. 

Winter Warm Tree

Looking for a way to celebrate World Kindness Week? Help our community stay warm this winter! SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter wear (coats, hats, gloves, scarves) between November 13th-December 6th. Please drop off your donations at our warm tree located in the main hallway near the library overlook.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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AAP Referral Reminder

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Nicole Pierce no later than December 15, 2024. Please email digital paperwork to [email protected] .

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Nicole Pierce at [email protected] . 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Fun Fit Friday is Back!
• Winter Warm Tree

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29, schools and offices will be closed. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

 

Desde miércoles 27 de Noviembre hasta viernes 29 de noviembre, las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas. ¡Que tengan un feliz y seguro Día de Acción de Gracias! Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 2 de Diciembre. Obtenga más información sobre el primer Día de Acción de Gracias. 

Fun Fit Friday is Back!

We are excited to invite you and your child(ren) to our walking program, Fun Fit Fridays (or F3).  Students in all grade levels, K-6, are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!  

Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to meet on the Lees Corner blacktop to walk around the building/path-on Friday mornings from 8:00-8:25 AM, followed by a cool down activity from 8:25-8:35 beginning on Friday, December 6 and running through Friday, February 28. If a student is not running/walking in the program, he or she should not arrive at school earlier than 8:35 AM.

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a walking card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. An adult will mark the student’s cards at two locations as they walk their laps around the school. Each completed running card totals 30 marks, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token upon completion of 5 miles. After 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles, students receive a number token representing the miles completed.  

This is an excellent opportunity for your children to meet new friends, enjoy the benefits of running/walking, and develop an appreciation for fitness. We hope this program builds self-confidence and improves fitness levels among our students and within the community. In order to make this program a success, we need parent volunteers. Please stay tuned for more information. Everyone is welcome to join us!

If your child will participate in F3, please fill out this form and return it to your child's teacher by Tuesday, December 2. 

Winter Warm Tree

Looking for a way to celebrate World Kindness Week? Help our community stay warm this winter! SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter wear (coats, hats, gloves, scarves) between November 13th-December 6th. Please drop off your donations at our warm tree located in the main hallway near the library overlook.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Harvest Lunch
• The Book Fair is Coming!
• Fun Fit Friday is Back!
• Winter Warm Tree
• Employee Award Nominations
• November Is....
• Free Stem Enrichment Club
• Federal Impact Aid Survey Form

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29, schools and offices will be closed. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

 

Desde miércoles 27 de Noviembre hasta viernes 29 de noviembre, las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas. ¡Que tengan un feliz y seguro Día de Acción de Gracias! Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 2 de Diciembre. Obtenga más información sobre el primer Día de Acción de Gracias. 

Harvest Lunch (Thanksgiving Lunch)

The Lees Corner Elementary School Harvest Lunch is happening on Thursday, November 21st, during your student's regular lunch time. If you plan to attend lunch with your child that day you will need to bring exact cash/change or a check written out to Lees Corner ES Cafetera for the exact amount.  The adult lunch costs $4.75 and the student lunch costs $3.25.

The Fall Book Fair is Here!

Mark your calendars! The Fall Book Fair is here! Thank you PTA for sponsoring this event! 

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up HERE 

Student Purchases (during the school day): Nov. 15, Nov. 18-22

Family Night: Nov. 19th, 4:30-6:00 pm

You can also sign up for “eWallet” here. It is an easy way for students to shop without worrying about carrying cash!

You can shop online from Nov. 13 - Nov. 22: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool

Please see the attached flyer for details.

Questions? Please email Leslie Dunbar, LCES librarian: [email protected]

Fun Fit Friday is Back!

We are excited to invite you and your child(ren) to our walking program, Fun Fit Fridays (or F3).  Students in all grade levels, K-6, are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!  

Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to meet on the Lees Corner blacktop to walk around the building/path-on Friday mornings from 8:00-8:25 AM, followed by a cool down activity from 8:25-8:35 beginning on Friday, December 6 and running through Friday, February 28. If a student is not running/walking in the program, he or she should not arrive at school earlier than 8:35 AM.

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a walking card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. An adult will mark the student’s cards at two locations as they walk their laps around the school. Each completed running card totals 30 marks, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token upon completion of 5 miles. After 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles, students receive a number token representing the miles completed.  

This is an excellent opportunity for your children to meet new friends, enjoy the benefits of running/walking, and develop an appreciation for fitness. We hope this program builds self-confidence and improves fitness levels among our students and within the community. In order to make this program a success, we need parent volunteers. Please stay tuned for more information. Everyone is welcome to join us!

If your child will participate in F3, please fill out this form and return it to your child's teacher by Tuesday, December 2. 

Winter Warm Tree

Looking for a way to celebrate World Kindness Week? Help our community stay warm this winter! SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter wear (coats, hats, gloves, scarves) between November 13th-December 6th. Please drop off your donations at our warm tree located in the main hallway near the library overlook.

Employee Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

The deadline to submit a nomination is TODAY

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Form You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher 

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

 

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

                                   

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 15th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at [email protected].

November is....

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.

Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

El Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana es un momento para celebrar las ricas y diversas culturas, tradiciones e historias y para reconocer las importantes contribuciones de los Nativos Americanos. También es un momento para aumentar la conciencia general sobre los desafíos únicos que han enfrentado tanto históricamente como en el presente, y las formas en que los ciudadanos tribales han trabajado para conquistar estos desafíos.

Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, las celebraciones y las tradiciones que se celebran en FCPS.

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success. 

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives. 

 

Durante este mes recordamos que las familias son los primeros y más importantes maestros, defensores y cuidadores de los niños. El apoyo fuerte de la familia es vital para el bienestar y éxito del estudiante. 

FCPS tiene muchos recursos diseñados para aumentar la participación y las asociaciones con las familias mientras se fomenta el éxito académico y el crecimiento socio-emocional. 

Además, cada escuela tiene un enlace familiar que dará la bienvenida y orientará a las familias, y les ayudará a entender la cultura, las políticas, los procedimientos y las prácticas de la escuela. Pueden ayudar a poner en contacto a las familias con los recursos de la comunidad. Los enlaces familiares también pueden ayudar a las familias en la transición a una nueva escuela y fomentar la colaboración entre la familia y la escuela para garantizar el éxito y el desarrollo saludable de los estudiantes.Si tiene preguntas o desea más información, pida a la oficina de su escuela que lo ponga en contacto con su enlace familiar o visite el sitio web de FCPS para obtener una lista de los representantes de la región.

Free Stem Enrichment Club!

NOTICE: This program will now start on Tuesday, November 19th to allow time for more enrollment. 

FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS

If you did not complete the Impact Aid form online, a form was sent home on Wednesday.

Please complete that form and return it to school right away.

We need 100% participation and appreciate your help to make that happen.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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Employee Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Form You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher 

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

 

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

                                   

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 15th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at [email protected].

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Native American Heritage Month
• Family Engagement Month
• The Book Fair is Coming!
• Employee Award Nominations
• Fall Picture Retakes 
• Free Stem Enrichment Club
• Harvest Lunch
• Federal Impact Aid Survey Form

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th is a holiday for students and staff. Thank you to all service members, past and present.

• November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

See the full school year calendar at this link.

November Is.....

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Family Engagement Month

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success. 

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

The Fall Book Fair is Coming!

Mark your calendars! The Fall Book Fair is coming! Thank you PTA for sponsoring this event! 

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up HERE 

Student Previews (during the school day): Nov. 13-14

Student Purchases (during the school day): Nov. 15, Nov. 18-22

Family Night: Nov. 19th, 4:30-6:00 pm

You can also sign up for “eWallet” here. It is an easy way for students to shop without worrying about carrying cash!

You can shop online from Nov. 13 - Nov. 22: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool

Please see the attached flyer for details.

Questions? Please email Leslie Dunbar, LCES librarian: [email protected]

Employee Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the

FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15,2024

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Form You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher 

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

 

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

                                   

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 15th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at [email protected].

MISSED PICTURE DAY OR WANT A RETAKE?

Fall Picture Retakes will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

Please plan for your child to have their picture taken if:

• they started at Lees Corner after September 25
• they were absent on September 25
• you were not pleased with the picture they took that day

Each family will get a proof from which to order. These will also be the yearbook pictures.

Any questions about Fall Retakes, please contact the main office at 703-227-3500.

Free Stem Enrichment Club! Harvest Lunch (Thanksgiving Lunch)

The Lees Corner Elementary School Harvest Lunch is happening on Thursday, November 21st, during your student's regular lunch time. If you plan to attend lunch with your child that day you will need to bring exact cash/change or a check written out to Lees Corner ES Cafetera for the exact amount.  The adult lunch costs $4.75 and the student lunch costs $3.25.

PLEASE SUBMIT FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS!

Thank you to the parents who have already completed the Federal Impact Aid Survey online.

Enrolling Parents: Please go into your ParentVue account to complete the survey as soon as possible.

Once logged in, tap either “Online Registration” or “Online Packets”. Tap “Open Online Registration.” Then scroll to 2024-2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey and tap.  Complete a survey for each FCPS student.

If you need assistance completing the survey on your mobile device, please following these directions.

Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Jill Boddie, LCES Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email: [email protected]. 

Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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First Quarter Celebrations!

Building Excellence & Shaping the Future! We're thrilled to wrap up the first quarter of the school year with such positive energy and community spirit! We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all our dedicated staff and supportive families for making this a wonderful start. Your partnership and encouragement have truly made a difference.

A Huge Thank You to Our PTA: A special shout-out to our amazing PTA for organizing the highly successful Hallowingo event! The event was a resounding success, bringing together families for a night of fun, laughter, and fundraising. We appreciate the hard work of our staff and volunteers who made this event possible.

Celebrating Book Character Day: Today, we celebrated our love of reading with SCA Sprit Day, Book Character Day! Thank you to everyone who participated and dressed up as their favorite literary characters. Your enthusiasm and creativity brought joy to our school community.

Last night we celebrated music with our Chantilly Pyramid Chorus students! Nice job!

We look forward to continuing this positive momentum throughout the school year. Thank you again for your ongoing support!

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration
• Employee Award Nominations
• Fall Picture Retakes 
• The Book Fair is Coming!
• Free Stem Enrichment Club
• Harvest Lunch
• Federal Impact Aid Survey Form

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• November 4 - School Planning Day (No School)
• November 5 - Teacher Workday (No School)

See the full school year calendar at this link.

Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration

Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Friday, November 8, in celebration of Veterans Day.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make  connections with you. We would like to invite all the Active Duty, Reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.

On November 8th at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active Duty, Reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Friday, November 8 at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 8.

Employee Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the

FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15,2024

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Lees Corner Elementary Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Form You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher 

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

 

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

                                   

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 15th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at [email protected].

MISSED PICTURE DAY OR WANT A RETAKE?

Fall Picture Retakes will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

Please plan for your child to have their picture taken if:

• they started at Lees Corner after September 25
• they were absent on September 25
• you were not pleased with the picture they took that day

Each family will get a proof from which to order. These will also be the yearbook pictures.

Any questions about Fall Retakes, please contact the main office at 703-227-3500.

The Fall Book Fair is Coming!

Mark your calendars! The Fall Book Fair is coming! Thank you PTA for sponsoring this event! 

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up HERE 

Student Previews (during the school day): Nov. 13-14

Student Purchases (during the school day): Nov. 15, Nov. 18-22

Family Night: Nov. 19th, 4:30-6:00 pm

You can also sign up for “eWallet” here. It is an easy way for students to shop without worrying about carrying cash!

You can shop online from Nov. 13 - Nov. 22: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool

Please see the attached flyer for details.

Questions? Please email Leslie Dunbar, LCES librarian: [email protected]

Free Stem Enrichment Club! Harvest Lunch (Thanksgiving Lunch)

The Lees Corner Elementary School Harvest Lunch is happening on Thursday, November 21st, during your student's regular lunch time. If you plan to attend lunch with your child that day you will need to bring exact cash/change or a check written out to Lees Corner ES Cafetera for the exact amount.  The adult lunch costs $4.75 and the student lunch costs $3.25.

PLEASE SUBMIT FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS!

Thank you to the parents who have already completed the Federal Impact Aid Survey online.

Enrolling Parents: Please go into your ParentVue account to complete the survey as soon as possible.

Once logged in, tap either “Online Registration” or “Online Packets”. Tap “Open Online Registration.” Then scroll to 2024-2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey and tap.  Complete a survey for each FCPS student.

If you need assistance completing the survey on your mobile device, please following these directions.

Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Jill Boddie, LCES Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email: [email protected]. 

Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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FINAL REMINDER TO SEND VETERANS PHOTOS

You are invited to share a photograph(s) of the veteran, or veterans, in your family. The photographs can be of the individual member who served in the military or one of your entire family with the veteran.  These photographs will be included in a slideshow that will be displayed in the cafeteria during the Veterans’ Day Breakfast and during lunch time on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Please email one digital image to Mike Lis ([email protected]) by Monday, November 4, 2023, and include the following information in the body of the email.

• Veteran’s Name: John Jones
• Military Branch: Navy
• Years of Service: 14
• LCES Student or Staff Name Associated with the Veteran: Jack and Jill Jones

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In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Early Release Monday, October 28th
• Hallowingo Tonight!
• Upcoming Holidays
• Book Character Day
• Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration
• Harvest Lunch
• Federal Impact Aid Survey Form
• Chantilly Trunk or Treat

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• October 28 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.
• October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release (Last Day of Q1, Dimissal at 1:35pm)
• November 1 - Diwali and All Saints Day (No School)
• November 4 - School Planning Day (No School)
• November 5 - Teacher Workday (No School)

See the full school year calendar at this link.

October 28th, Early Release Monday

Monday, October 28th is our second early release date. Early dismissal will take place at 12:35pm. Your child will follow the dismissal procedure you have already shared with us for this day. In order to ensure student safety, yesterday was the last day to make changes to the dismissal plan. Thanks again for your collaboration and support. 

Hallowingo Tonight!

2024 LCES Hallowingo is tonight at 6pm!

Upcoming Holidays/Días Festivos

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

 

El jueves, 31 de octubre, es el último día del primer trimestre y los estudiantes saldrán dos horas antes de la hora habitual.

El viernes, 1 de noviembre, es un día festivo este año para Diwali y Día de los Muertos y el Día de Todos los Santos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas.

Las escuelas están cerradas para los estudiantes el lunes, 4 de noviembre, para un día de planificación escolar, y el martes, 5 de noviembre, para un día de trabajo para los maestros.

Consulte el calendario completo del curso escolar.

SCA Presents: Book Character Day!

SCA is excited to sponsor a series of school spirit days this school year! Our first school spirit day will occur on Thursday, October 31st, where students will have the opportunity to dress up as their favorite book character. We request that all costumes are school-appropriate and do not involve masks or weapons of any type. We can’t wait to see so many of our favorite characters come to life!

Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration

Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Friday, November 8, in celebration of Veterans Day.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make  connections with you. We would like to invite all the Active Duty, Reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.

On November 8th at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active Duty, Reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Friday, November 8 at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 8.

Harvest Lunch (Thanksgiving Lunch)

The Lees Corner Elementary School Harvest Lunch is happening on Thursday, November 21st, during your student's regular lunch time. If you plan to attend lunch with your child that day you will need to bring exact cash/change or a check written out to Lees Corner ES Cafetera for the exact amount.  The adult lunch costs $4.75 and the student lunch costs $3.25.

FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21!

The enrolling parent must complete the Student-Parent Federal Impact Aid Survey through ParentVue beginning Monday, October 21. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop down menu. Then from the tiles at the bottom select 2024 – 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey and complete.  The deadline for online surveys is Thursday, October 31.

If you need assistance completing the survey on your mobile device, please following these directions.

For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email [email protected] or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. 

Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Jill Boddie, LCES Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email: [email protected]. 

Trunk or Treat!

Chantilly’s Best Buddies and Abilities Program (Cat B) are hosting a sensory friendly Trunk or Treat for the Chantilly Pyramid on Oct. 27th at 3:30pm. It will be in the back parking lot of Chantilly HS to ensure safety and there will be student and teacher volunteers directing where to go.

Here is a flyer with more information. 

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration

Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Friday, November 8, in celebration of Veterans Day.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make  connections with you. We would like to invite all the Active Duty, Reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.

On November 8th at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active Duty, Reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Friday, November 8 at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 8.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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The House System Has Arrived at Lees Corner!

What is the House System?

We held out House System Assembly this morning! We had an amazing time  this morning being sorted into Houses! The House System is a structured approach to school life that fosters a sense of community, belonging, and healthy competition. Adapted from The Ron Clark Academy, our school has adopted this system to create a supportive and engaging environment for all students. 

How does it work?

Today, all students and staff members were divided into four distinct Houses: House of Frost, House of Glacier, House of Northern Lights, and House of Stars. Each House is comprised of students in all grade levels.

Benefits of the House System

1. Community and Belonging: Students develop strong bonds with their Housemates, creating a sense of community and belonging within the school.
2. Leadership Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and take on responsibilities.
3. Healthy Competition: Houses compete in acquiring “House Point Tickets” which fosters a healthy sense of competition and encouraging students to strive for excellence that tie in with Blizzard’s Arctic Code!
4. Character Development: The House System promotes positive character traits such as teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and responsibility.

House Activities and Events

Throughout the year, students will participate in a variety of House activities and events, including:

• House meetings
• House spirit days and theme weeks

How can parents get involved?

We encourage you to ask your child(ren) about their House! By being part of the House System, your child will have the opportunity to develop valuable life skills, make lifelong friendships, and become a well-rounded individual. 

Please be on the lookout for the House bracelet they received today. We will be wearing these bracelets for House events. Please remind your child(ren) to keep these bracelets in a safe place! 

We believe that the House System will provide a positive and enriching experience for all students at Lees Corner Elementary!

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration
• Federal Impact Aid Survey Form
• Chantilly Trunk or Treat
• National School Lunch Week
• Early Release Monday, October 28th
• Hallowingo
• Hallowingo Donations
• Hallowingo Volunteers Needed

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• October 28 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.
• October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release (Last Day of Q1, Dimissal at 1:35pm)
• November 1 - Diwali and All Saints Day (No School)
• November 4 - School Planning Day (No School)
• November 5 - Teacher Workday (No School)

See the full school year calendar at this link.

Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration

Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Friday, November 8, in celebration of Veterans Day.

We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make  connections with you. We would like to invite all the Active Duty, Reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.

On November 8th at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.

RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active Duty, Reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Friday, November 8 at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, November 1st. We look forward to seeing you on November 8.

FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21!

The enrolling parent must complete the Student-Parent Federal Impact Aid Survey through ParentVue beginning Monday, October 21. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop down menu. Then from the tiles at the bottom select 2024 – 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey and complete.  The deadline for online surveys is Thursday, October 31.

For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email [email protected] or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. 

Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Jill Boddie, LCES Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email: [email protected]. 

Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.

Trunk or Treat!

Chantilly’s Best Buddies and Abilities Program (Cat B) are hosting a sensory friendly Trunk or Treat for the Chantilly Pyramid on Oct. 27th at 3:30pm. It will be in the back parking lot of Chantilly HS to ensure safety and there will be student and teacher volunteers directing where to go.

Here is a flyer with more information. 

National School Lunch Week

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus. 

October 28th, Early Release Monday

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. Our second early release is October 28th.  The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.

If you have not done so yet, please complete this form as soon as possible as the deadline was October 14, 2024. We need an updated form for every student because there were several changes to original parent choices, and we want to make sure we have October as up to date as possible for the safety of everyone.  We request that no changes are made after Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

Hallowingo

Hallowingo is just around the corner! Below is all of the information you need to be ready for our biggest event of the school year!

!Presale ends TOMORROW 10/19 at 11:45pm!

[NEW] 10/21-10/24 

• Preorders will be available to pick up outside the school from 4 to 5pm.
• Pledged members who are not preordering are still welcome to come pick up their freebies during this time.
• If you do not pick up your preorders before the event, you will be asked to wait in the admission line when doors open the night of the event. 
• Preorder packages will come with your wristbands so that you can enter Hallowingo without having to wait in line. 

 

10/25 Event Night 

(Finalized but subject to change if necessary):

• Doors will open promptly at 6 to keep the inside quiet for Low Sensory Hallowingo 
• [NEW] We are moving to a ticket redemption process for purchases this year. All purchasing will be made in the music room.

• • $1 = 1 ticket which can be redeemed for pizza, popcorn, baked goods, and beverages at their respective stations.
  •  Bingo cards and raffle tickets will also be available for purchase in the music room.
• Credit cards will be accepted, but are subject to processing fees
• Pizza will be available in the cafeteria’s lunch line
• Bakery will be in the back hallway 
• [NEW] Baskets will be downstairs in order to open up space on the main level

• Please talk with your children about being responsible on the stairs so that we can continue to utilize the space in future years. 

• Dance Party will be in the gym
• Bingo will be in the cafeteria 

Hallowingo Donations

Hallowingo is coming up on Friday, October 25!  We are currently requesting prize donations for the BINGO game.  Any small gift item or leftover party favor items would be greatly appreciated! Please drop off donations in the Lees Corner front office. Thanks for your support!

Hallowingo Volunteers Still Needed

Our annual Hallowingo event is just around the corner, and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers to bake for the Hallowingo bake sale and to assist with various tasks at the event itself. Teens can earn service hours by baking or volunteering, and the PTA will sign off on these hours.

Note: Teen volunteers must have at least one adult volunteer with them at their assigned station.

If you're interested in baking, helping at the event, or both, please sign up using the links below. We appreciate your support in making this event a success!

Thank you, LCES PTA

 

Bake Sale:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EACAF22A2FF2-51283480-bake/164469911#/

 

Event Volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A922ABFCC61-51448777-hallowingo#/

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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AAP Information Parent Meeting Slides

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the AAP Information Parent Meeting on October 10.  Below is the link to the Parent Schoology site where you can access the slide deck that was shared.  I hope you find it helpful.  Have a wonderful day!

https://lms.fcps.edu/course/7396187661/materials/gp/7545770897

"FREE STEM Enrichment Club” Registration Delayed

Please accept our apologies as this flyer was shared too soon. We are still actively collaborating with the facilitators to finalize program details. Please stay tuned for updates on registration and the schedule.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on Twitter @Lees_Corner_ES to see tweets and retweets with information and resources.

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Message from Principal Sloan

Dear Lees Corner Elementary Families,

Happy Fall!  October is in full swing here at Lees Corner!  Thanks to all who were able to attend our Parent Coffee this week, where we focused on Math and the Virginia Literacy Act, Literacy here at Lees Corner.  Please see the slides and notes here:

As we build excellence and shape the future it is important that we create opportunities that allow our students to continue to grow as ethical and global citizens.

Today, we held a Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) lesson with students in grades 4, 5, and 6. These sessions support earlier lessons provided by grade level and classroom teachers.  We talked about Lees Corner’s Blizzard’s Arctic Code (our code of behavior) with a focus on respecting self, others, and property.  We are committed to providing our students with meaningful learning opportunities. We are asking that you follow up with your child and engage in reflective conversations at home. Below, you will find a few questions to help guide you in having a discussion with your child about the topics discussed during this lesson.

What is the Arctic Code?  

What do you do if you see or hear something that is not appropriate/okay?

What might you say if your friend is using hurtful language?

Please stay tuned for some exciting news regarding ways we will continue to celebrate our students.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or need additional support.

Sincerely, 

VaRonica Sloan - Principal

Jennifer Hutchinson - Assistant Principal 

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Hallowingo
• Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Yom Kippur
• Early Release Monday, October 28th

• Unity Day: Wear Orange for Bully Prevention

• Early Dismissal Procedures
• Attendance Tip
• Schoolwide Directory
• Hallowingo Donations
• Hallowingo Volunteers Needed
• Free STEAM Enrichment Club

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• October 14 - Teacher Workday (No School)
• October 28 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.
• November 1 - Diwali (No School)
• November 4 - Teacher Workday (No School)
• November 5 - Teacher Workday (No School)

See the full school year calendar at this link.

Hallowingo

Hallowingo is just around the corner! Below is all of the information you need to be ready for our biggest event of the school year!

Lees Corner PTA Presents our 2024 Hallowingo! Mark your calendars, pick out your costumes, and come ready to win some amazing prizes!!

LOW SENSORY HALLOWINGO Enjoy a low sensory version of the Hallowingo event from 5:30pm - 6pm

Preorders are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED in order to avoid longer lines and to have easier transaction experiences at Hallowingo. You’ll also get a much better deal if you preorder!

Presale Info: The presale ends 10/19 at 11:45pm to allow volunteers to package up orders and offer them for pickup at the school throughout the week of Hallowingo. 

To order, visit: https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store 

Pre Orders include: 

Family Admission for $10 ($12 at door) 

12 raffle tickets for $20 ($2/ticket at event) 

20 bingo cards for $5 (10 for $5 at event) 

Whole pizza pie for $13 (only slices for sale at event) 

Reminder that •PTA PLEDGED• members receive free family admission, 5 free bingo cards, and 5 free raffle tickets. This perk is not offered to •standard PTA memberships• so check your status to ensure your admission. Be on the lookout for upcoming information regarding how you can pick up your pre-orders the week of Hallowingo! Volunteers Needed: Event Volunteer Sign Up Bake Sale Sign Up Baskets:

If you haven’t already, be sure to reach out to your classroom’s basket volunteer to ask how you can help donate! These raffle baskets are one of the most exciting parts of the event!! Let the countdown to Hallowingo begin!

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Día de los Pueblos IndígenasEl Lunes, 14 de Octubre, es un día festivo para los estudiantes y para el persona por el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar.

Yom Kippur

May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. According to Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is when God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. #OurFCPS

October 28th, Early Release Monday

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. Our second early release is October 28th.  The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.

Please complete this form by October 14, 2024. We need an updated form for every student because there were several changes to original parent choices, and we want to make sure we have October as up to date as possible for the safety of everyone.  We request that no changes are made after Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Join us in showing your support for a bully-free school environment on Wednesday, October 16th. Let’s Stand United against bullying by wearing ORANGE on this special day. Together, we can create a kinder and more inclusive community for everyone!

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

 

Spanish:

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso Escolar. Únase a nosotros para mostrar su apoyo a un entorno escolar libre de acosadores el miércoles 16de octubre. Unámonos contra el acoso vistiendo de NARANJA en este día especial. ¡Juntos, podemos crear una comunidad más amable e inclusiva para todos!

El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como:  "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".

Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.

Early Dismissal Procedures

Please email the Lees Corner Attendance email at [email protected] if you are going to pick your child up early.

The office will know of the early departure and the pickup will be easier and quicker for both you and the office.

Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Schoolwide Directory

The company who handles our school-wide directory has switched to an online-only model. Rather than going through the lengthy opt-in process, please make an account and update/add your family and child’s information. If you made an account last year, it will still be active but you’ll need to update your child’s grade and teacher information.  Given that they are no longer offering a hard copy, an account will be required in order to view the directory. 

Please follow this link to log in/create and account and access the directory:

https://leescornerpta.membershiptoolkit.com

Thank you,

Lees Corner PTA

Hallowingo Donations

Hallowingo is coming up on Friday, October 25!  We are currently requesting prize donations for the BINGO game.  Any small gift item or leftover party favor items would be greatly appreciated! Please drop off donations in the Lees Corner front office. Thanks for your support!

Hallowingo Volunteers Still Needed

Our annual Hallowingo event is just around the corner, and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers to bake for the Hallowingo bake sale and to assist with various tasks at the event itself. Teens can earn service hours by baking or volunteering, and the PTA will sign off on these hours.

Note: Teen volunteers must have at least one adult volunteer with them at their assigned station.

If you're interested in baking, helping at the event, or both, please sign up using the links below. We appreciate your support in making this event a success!

Thank you, LCES PTA

 

Bake Sale:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EACAF22A2FF2-51283480-bake/164469911#/

 

Event Volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A922ABFCC61-51448777-hallowingo#/

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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Lees Corner ES Parent Coffee Tomorrow Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on Twitter @Lees_Corner_ES to see tweets and retweets with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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Principal's Message

We are excited for all that Fall and October bring to our school community. We look forward to our first parent coffee and upcoming Hallowingo events. We also want to wish a Happy Rosh Hashanah to those that celebrated yesterday. 

Last week we shared our first renovation transition for grades 4-6 to the modular units. Classroom teachers will be sharing images and details regarding this transition. Thanks for your support, grace, and patience as we explore this new phase for Lees Corner. Please stay tuned for more information regarding a design and contruction community meeting. Please use the link below for additional details:

• Capital Improvement Project

VaRonica Sloan, Principal

Jennifer Hutchinson, Assistant Principal

In This Week's LCES NYC: What's Happening at LCES?!

• Photos of the Week
• Important Dates
• Early Release Monday, October 28th
• Early Dismissal Procedures
• Attendance Tip
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• Disability History and Awareness Month
• Schoolwide Directory
• Hallowingo Donations
• Hallowingo Volunteers Needed
• Parent Coffee
• Chantilly High School Haunted House
• Frying Pan Farm Park Fall Carnival

Photos of the Week 📸 Important Dates

• October 28 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.

See the full school year calendar at this link.

October 28th, Early Release Monday

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. Our second early release is October 28th.  The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.

Please complete this form by October 14, 2024. We need an updated form for every student because there were several changes to original parent choices, and we want to make sure we have October as up to date as possible for the safety of everyone.  We request that no changes are made after Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

Early Dismissal Procedures

Please email the Lees Corner Attendance email at [email protected] if you are going to pick your child up early.

The office will know of the early departure and the pickup will be easier and quicker for both you and the office.

Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Bullying Prevention Month October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

Spanish:

Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso “Bullying” Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso "Bullying". Para poder desarrollar un entendimiento común del "Bullying", a continuación se encuentra la definición de FCPS. 

El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como:  "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".

Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.

Disability History and Awareness Month

Disability History and Awareness Month In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

Spanish: Mes de la Historia y la Concienciación sobre la Discapacidad

Durante el mes de octubre, las actividades de concienciación e historia de la discapacidad ofrecen la oportunidad de crear una mayor conciencia pública sobre las personas con discapacidad, con el objetivo de lograr la plena inclusión en nuestra comunidad.

Schoolwide Directory

The company who handles our school-wide directory has switched to an online-only model. Rather than going through the lengthy opt-in process, please make an account and update/add your family and child’s information. If you made an account last year, it will still be active but you’ll need to update your child’s grade and teacher information.  Given that they are no longer offering a hard copy, an account will be required in order to view the directory. 

Please follow this link to log in/create and account and access the directory:

https://leescornerpta.membershiptoolkit.com

Thank you,

Lees Corner PTA

Hallowingo Donations

Hallowingo is coming up on Friday, October 25!  We are currently requesting prize donations for the BINGO game.  Any small gift item or leftover party favor items would be greatly appreciated! Please drop off donations in the Lees Corner front office. Thanks for your support!

Hallowingo Volunteers Needed

Our annual Hallowingo event is just around the corner, and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers to bake for the Hallowingo bake sale and to assist with various tasks at the event itself. Teens can earn service hours by baking or volunteering, and the PTA will sign off on these hours.

Note: Teen volunteers must have at least one adult volunteer with them at their assigned station.

If you're interested in baking, helping at the event, or both, please sign up using the links below. We appreciate your support in making this event a success!

Thank you, LCES PTA

 

Bake Sale:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EACAF22A2FF2-51283480-bake/164469911#/

 

Event Volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A922ABFCC61-51448777-hallowingo#/

CHS Haunted House Event

Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on X @Lees_Corner_ES to see posts with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

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Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Meeting

A parent information meeting will be held at Lees Corner Elementary School on October 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Nicole Pierce, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening process, and answer questions about advanced academic services.  Please access our AAP Fall Newsletter for more information.

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on Twitter @Lees_Corner_ES to see tweets and retweets with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group. 

13500 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22033  |  Main Phone: 703.227.3500  Attendance: 703.227.3535 or [email protected] | Web | Twitter