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Another Fantastic Week!
We've had another fantastic week at Lees Corner! We are so grateful for the patience and understanding everyone has shown as we settle into our new routines and procedures for the school year. As a reminder, students enter the building at 8:35am, and should be in class seated by 8:50am. Student dismissal is at 3:35pm. Thanks for your support in helping us establish consistent, safe, and efficient arrival and dismissal procedures for students.
As we wrap up the week, we want to remind everyone to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend!
Labor Day
Tomorrow, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
Important Dates
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Labor Day Holiday - August 30th through September 2nd
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September 10th - Back to School Night from 6pm-7:30pm (Grades 4-6)
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September 12th - Back to School Night from 6pm-7:30pm (Grades K-3)
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September 23 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.
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September 25 - Fall Picture Day
See the full school year calendar at this link.
LCES Fall 2024 After school activities now OPEN for registration!
Classes have a minimum enrollment and will get canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
Monday:
Pottery, by Mudskippers. Grades K-6. Starts 9/16.
https://www.6crickets.com/
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Magic, by Ultimate Magic Academy. Grades 1-6. Starts 9/16.
https://www.hisawyer.com/.../schedules/activity-set/976672
Tuesday:
Taekwondo, by Master Shin. Grades K-6. Starts 10/1.
https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=After%20School%20Activities
PTA Pledged Member discount!
Flour Power Cooking, by iCookAfterSchool. Grades K-4. Starts 9/24
https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/lees-corner-tuesday
PTA Pledged Member discount!
Wednesday:
Shooting Stars Soccer, by OTA. Grades K-6. Starts 9/25
https://otathletics.leagueapps.com/.../4349086-lees...
STEAM, by iSteam. Grades K-4. Starts 9/25
https://www.isteamafterschool.com/.../lees-corner-wednesday
PTA Pledged Member discount!
Thursday:
Coding Club, by volunteer parent Ujval Gandhi. Grades 4-6. Starts 9/19.
This free class is offered on a first come first serve basis. Please sign up using this Google Form link that will open on 9/12 at 10am.
https://forms.gle/H6uKDYSx4vzF88Sy6
Fast Break Basketball, by OTA. Grades K-6. Starts 9/19.
https://otathletics.leagueapps.com/.../4349086-lees...
Friday:
Chess, by Magnus Chess Academy. Grades K-6. Starts 10/18.
https://chessacademy.com/products/lees-corner-chess-club
Drama, by Not Just Dance. Grades K-6. Starts 9/20.
https://notjustdance.net/special.../after-school-program/
PTA Pledged Member discount!
Running Club, by Kids in Motion. Grades K-5. Starts 9/27.
https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/
PTA Pledged Member discount!
5th and 6th Grade Choir Registration
We are delighted to start 5th and 6th Grade choir next week after Labor day. If you student would like to participate in Choir (also known as chorus) please fill out this registration form by Friday, September 13th. Information about each choir is in the link/form below. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us!
5th Grade Choir
6th Grade Choir
Leah Kmetz, [email protected]
Laura Thacher, [email protected]
Music Shirts for 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades
Students in a music ensemble (Band, Choir, or Strings) have the opportunity to purchase a LCES Music shirt at the beginning of the year. All CHOIR students will need a shirt for the concert, but it is optional for band and strings. Shirts are $7.50 (design as pictured is the same as the last few years) and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Shirts will come in sometime in October. Please email Leah Kmetz with any questions.
Recorders for Grades 4th, 5th and 6thClick to edit this heading.
Students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 will need to bring their recorders into music class by Friday September 13th. If you have lost your recorder since last year, please purchase one through MySchoolBucks for $5.00. If you a student new to Fairfax County Public Schools (in grades 4-6th) your child will be given a recorder. Please email Leah Kmetz with any questions.
Become A Scout!
The scouts are meeting on Friday, September 6th at 7pm in the Lees Corner cafeteria. All Kindergarten-5th Grade students are welcome to come and learn more about what it means to be a scout!
Register for Strings!
The String Orchestra Program at Lees Corner Elementary welcomes all 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to participate in learning an instrument in the orchestral string family (violin, viola, cello or string bass) regardless of experience. The program is a yearlong commitment as classes begin in September and continue through June to the end of the school year. For more information follow the registration link or email Mrs. Ellis [email protected]
Registration Link here
5th and 6th Graders! Join the Lees Corner Band!
Band Information and Sign Up Link
Friday August 23rd , your child saw an instrument demonstration assembly during school. Talk with your child which band instrument they liked best that they’d like to learn this year. Sign up using the link above by August 28th.
Mrs. Hill will visit your child during their music classes to confirm their instrument choice and help those who need help deciding which instrument would suit them best. Information on where and how to rent and instrument can be found in the sign-up link, and Mrs. Hill will send home a packet with flyers to local stores. There are some school owned instruments available for rent, and rental assistance for those in need.
Band is a 60-minute class once a week built into their specials. Band is a year-long commitment and will be a fun, rewarding experience for your student!
We have two performances: Spring Concert on May 1st and at the annual school basketball game!
Questions?
Click the link and read the information and/or contact our Band Director, Mrs. Hill [email protected]
Chantilly Dance Team
Chantilly Dance Team is offering a Dance Workshop on Sunday, September 15th from 1-4 pm at Chantilly High school for grades K-8. $60 per dancer, $10 discount for siblings. Fee includes, a snack, craft and a t-shirt. Contact Coach Katherine at [email protected] with any questions. Register here.
Kiss and Ride: Helpful Tips
Many families will use Kiss and Ride for both arrival and dismissal and the line can get long. Please be patient and kind with one another and our staff on duty! It will take time for us to establish these routines and procedures with our students. Here are a few more helpful tips:
- morning drop-off starts at 8:35 a.m.
- plan on being in line early
- drivers should remain in the car
- school staff will be on duty to assist students in unloading and loading
- children should unload from the car on the passenger side only
- cars should remain in a single file line. Passing other cars is NOT allowed in order to ensure the safety of all students.
- afternoon pick-up starts at 3:35 p.m.
- for afternoon pick-up, please display your assigned number in the right corner of your front windshield. Make sure your child knows what your number is (ie. 352). We will use the numbers to call the students out to your car.
- Kiss and Ride ends before 4:00 p.m. Any students who have not been picked up by that time will be taken to the office. Parents will be contacted and must come to the office to sign their child out.
Need to Report an Absence?
Report full day absences through your ParentVUE account.
Late arrivals, changes in dismissal, early dismissals and absences of 2 days or more must be emailed to the attendance email at [email protected]
Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk
Asha-Jyothi 5K Run/Walk is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and health care. Asha-Jyothi partners with schools by donating 100% of all registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.
Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization.
Race Date: Sunday, September 15 Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue; Fairfax, VA 22030 Race Time: Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM and 5K starts at 8:30 AM Price: $30 / Coupon Code "AJ4Schools" for $10 off the 5K
Register Here - Fairfax 5K, hope to see you there!
PTA Memberships Available for Purchase
PTA memberships are now avialable for purchase. People who register will be able to pick up their swag gift at Open House.
https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Early Release Mondays
As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.
You can help us with planning for the seven early release Mondays. Your response will help us in planning activities for students who will need to stay at school until regular dismissal time.
We realize there are many details for us to finalize before our first early release Monday in mid-September. Thank you for your patience, we strive to create a positive and successful experience for students, families, and teachers.
Early release Mondays for our school include:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s child care needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/Xw7XjSFMHEeErBUm7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Lees Corner Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. This form was sent to your email address we have on file. If at all possible, please complete the form(s) by Monday, August 26, 2024. It is important that we hear from all families.
Learn more about Early-Release Mondays.
Emergency Care Form Updates- Student Online Verification
You should have received a copy of your child's Emergency Care Form at Open House. Please verify your child's information. If everything is correct, please sign and return. If changes need to be made, please make those changes online through ParentVUE. The Online Verification system allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Please verify your child’s information no later than August 26th.
If you have questions, please contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at 703-227-3500 or [email protected]
Greetings from the Health Room
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Lees Corner Elementary! The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) partner to offer each student access to a Health Room. Our goal is to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for all students throughout the school year. To help us achieve our goal, please take a moment to review the following information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the health room at 703-227-3510.
Spirit Wear!
This year the PTA is offering t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajama pants, sweatpants and shorts to display our LCES pride! The active link to the ordering site is: https://designer-t-s-371a5b.printavo.com/merch/lees-corner-es-spiritwear/
Please see this flyer for more information.
Parental Consent Forms
Please review and complete the required Digital Resource Consent Form, and any other required and optional forms, for each of your children by logging into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. View Fairfax County Public Schools' list of Elementary Digital Resources to learn more.
Families can log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVue credentials.
Need Help? View Digital Consent Parent Directions.
Forms available include:
School Counseling Opt-out
Digital Resources Consent
SEL Screener Opt-Out
Family Life Education Opt-out
SOL Retest Permission
Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications for School Year 24-25
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals.
Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application linked here prior to the start of school on August 19th.
La Solicitud de Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Rebajado Aplique en Linea
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced-Price Meal application numbers.
Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact the office at 703-322-3100.
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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