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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Teachers

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are looking forward to celebrating the incredible school team at LCES!

Our staff goes above and beyond every day! They create engaging experiences that spark a love of learning in our children. They're patient mentors, offering support and encouragement when students need support! We pride ourselves on creating a safe space for students to share their worries and dreams.

Our staff actively seek ways to connect with families, building positive partnerships that help students thrive. We also appreciate the ways in which they create a welcoming environment, where parents feel involved in their child's education.

A big THANK YOU to all our amazing teachers and staff! Their hard work, dedication, and connection with your children are truly making a difference. We appreciate our LCES staff!! Connected, We Are Stronger!

Ms. Sloan and Ms. Hutchinson

Congrats LC Singers!

We’d like to congratulate the 6th grade students who represented Lees Corner at this year’s All-County Choral Festival. The students were selected by audition and then worked hard over several months to prepare challenging music. The festival was last weekend at Hayfield Secondary and featured over 600 singers from around the county. They presented a fantastic concert on Saturday. Our students did an amazing job representing our Lees Corner community! Congratulations to all of our LC singers!!

Let’s Go Band!!!

We are so proud of our 120 fifth and sixth grade band students who performed two assemblies and one evening concert yesterday!  They did a superb job performing for our entire school community and represented Lees Corner so well. The audience enjoyed listening to six different pieces of music, including Katy Perry’s “Firework” arranged by Michael Story, and even learned how each instrument produces its sound.  Hearing their progress was incredible.  We are all so proud of the hard work and dedication of our band students and our directors, Ms. Ammirati and Mrs. Hill. 

Beautification Day at Lees Corner on Saturday, May 18

Lees Corner Elementary School invites you and your family to work with us beautifying the outside of our school.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to come together and enjoy a fun-filled morning focused on nature and giving our school grounds some TLC.  We will be planting flowers, having a nature scavenger hunt, and sharing some donuts at the end of the event.  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th from 9am-12pm.  Older students may earn service hours.  All elementary children must be accompanied by an adult.  Please bring gardening gloves and tools if possible.   We hope to see you there!  Please sign up at the following link so we know how many people to expect:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DABA923A3FC1-49490391-lees

Special Project from the PTA

Parents!  Your student(s) brought home an envelope Wednesday 5/1 with a special project inside for Teacher Appreciation Week. Instructions are taped to the inside of the envelope on red paper. Please have your children complete the project and send it back to school by May 8th. 

Parent Input Form

At Lees Corner ES, your child’s academic success is our top priority. To determine the appropriate educational environment for your child for the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share information regarding your child’s needs. 

Your input is appreciated. Every effort will be made to place your child in the type of learning environment you request. In addition, please do not request specific teachers.  We're unable to honor specific teacher requests.

This form is optional. If you choose to provide input, please submit one form per child no later than Friday, May 24, 2024.

Dinosaur from Plant X

Come see the Chantilly High School Theatre Department's performance Dinosaur from Planet X! This show is fun for audiences of all ages and many former LCES students are in the cast. Performances are this weekend - Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm and 6pm. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/23147/chantilly-high-school-chantilly-hs-drama-boosters or at the door for $7. 

Bike & Walk to School Day

Bike & Walk to School Day is coming up. Celebrate by taking a stroll or a bike ride to and from school instead of using the car on May 8th. 

2024 Chantilly Math Competition

Register for the 2024 Chantilly Math Competition on May 16th at 5:00pm. 

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• LCES Family Fun Night Information
• Inova Cares for Families
• Free Health and Wellness Event
• Family Movie Night - 5/4
• Summer Camps 2024

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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Finishing Strong

Spring is here, and it's almost time to celebrate another fantastic school year! It's incredible how quickly time flies. We've got a fun-filled few months ahead, packed with learning, growth, and events that celebrate our wonderful Lees Corner students.

Helping Your Child Finish Strong:

• Regular attendance is key! As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. 

• Stay informed! Thank you for regularly checking your child's backpack and reviewing school newsletters, weekly folders, and teacher communications. These resources are packed with important information about upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities to get involved. We value your input, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions. We know you're busy, and we truly appreciate your time in staying connected with our school community.

Celebrating Success: As always, your support is invaluable. You are instrumental in your child's education, and your partnership with our dedicated teachers makes all the difference. Thank you! Let's make this final stretch the best one yet! We can't wait to celebrate everything our LCES students have accomplished this year.

Ms. Sloan and Ms. Hutchinson

Parent Input Form

At Lees Corner ES, your child’s academic success is our top priority. To determine the appropriate educational environment for your child for the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share information regarding your child’s needs. 

Your input is appreciated. Every effort will be made to place your child in the type of learning environment you request. In addition, please do not request specific teachers.  We're unable to honor specific teacher requests.

This form is optional. If you choose to provide input, please submit one form per child no later than Friday, May 24, 2024.

Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6-5/10

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner. See the graphic above to help celebrate our teachers every day from May 6th - May 10th. Here is the GiveBack - Memberhub link for flower purchases. 

Chantilly Pyramid Night

Monday, April 29th is Chantilly Pyramid Night. Students wearing spirit wear get in free with paying adult!!!

Lees Corner Family Night!

We are excited to host Lees Corner Family Night on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM! We welcome all families to join us for this exciting event. 

This is an opportunity for you to share something special about your family.  We encourage you to participate so our LCES community can learn more about YOU!!  

For those who would like to showcase your family traditions, please complete this form by Friday, May 3, 2024.  Participation is not required for you to attend. 

Possible examples can include:

Art

Bring examples of a form of art your family values or participates in.

Artifacts

Share an important artifact that helps share a bit about your unique family or culture.

Dress

Create a display or dress in traditional clothing important to your family or family’s culture.

Food

Prepare, bring, and serve appetizer-sized portion food samples.  Be sure to display a complete list of ingredients.

Religion and Traditions

Tell about these practices and give information on what makes them special to your family.

Performance 

Share song, dance, or poem related to your family heritage (2 minutes or less).

Parents of 6th Graders - Photos Needed!

Each year the PTA sponsors an end of year party for the 6th grade class. To make this party special for our kids, we need your help collecting pictures.

1. Please select five digital photos of your child. These photos can be any pictures you like, showing your child through the years.  These photos, along with their 6th grade school picture, will be printed on a personalized poster for each child.  Include your child's first and last name in the subject line of the email. Email photos to [email protected]
2. Kindergarten Photos - at the 6th grade celebration there will be a slide show of all 6th graders.  Part of the slide show includes the official “school photos” from kindergarten and 6th grade.  Please email a Kindergarten photo of your child.  It can either be a school photo or a regular photo.  Please label the photo with your child's name and the word Kindergarten ("John Doe Kindergarten.jpg"), and include the child's name in the subject of the email. Email photos to [email protected]
3. Class Events, Musicals, Plays and Field Trips - Photos of class events throughout the years are welcome as well.  You can email photos to to [email protected] or upload photos to 2024 6th Grade Photos.

Troubleshooting: if you have technical problems or need to scan a physical photo, please email [email protected] and one of our Poster committee leads (Katey Miller and Tracey Yeoh) will be happy to help. 

Please send in the photos before April 30, 2024.

We appreciate your help in making this an awesome celebration for all our 6th graders!

Thanks!

Lees Corner 6th Grade Luncheon Committee

Bike & Walk to School Day

Bike & Walk to School Day is coming up. Celebrate by taking a stroll or a bike ride to and from school instead of using the car on May 8th. 

2024 Chantilly Math Competition

Register for the 2024 Chantilly Math Competition on May 16th at 5:00pm. 

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• LCES Family Fun Night Information
• Inova Cares for Families
• Free Health and Wellness Event
• Family Movie Night - 5/4
• Summer Camps 2024

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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3 Piggy Opera!

Kindergarten had their 3 Piggy Opera this week and it was a wonderful performance! 

April Celebrations!

April is a very busy month as we have so much to celebrate! Next week we will be celebrating Autism Acceptance Week. In addition, it is also Earth Week! Feel free to be creative and participate in a way that works best for your family!

If you’d like to also support Earth Week, please see the following:

Engage students with FCPS Earth Week BINGO boards for the chance to win prizes. Check the Get2Green Earth Week webpage for everything you need to get started. Also check out www.earthday.org for more information and if you'd like, participate in Earth Spirit Week. 

Let’s Go Band!

We are very proud of our band students who memorized their music to perform in our pep rallies during school and at the Lees Corner v Oak Hill Basketball Game, cheering our team on to victory!  Under the direction of Mrs. Hill and Ms. Ammirati, our 120 band students collaborated with some Lees Corner Band alumni, current Chantilly High School and Franklin Middle School students, who returned to play alongside our Band students at the game.

Our next performance will be our Spring Concert on May 1st !

Parents of 6th Graders - Photos Needed!

Each year the PTA sponsors an end of year party for the 6th grade class. To make this party special for our kids, we need your help collecting pictures.

1. Please select five digital photos of your child. These photos can be any pictures you like, showing your child through the years.  These photos, along with their 6th grade school picture, will be printed on a personalized poster for each child.  Include your child's first and last name in the subject line of the email. Email photos to [email protected]
2. Kindergarten Photos - at the 6th grade celebration there will be a slide show of all 6th graders.  Part of the slide show includes the official “school photos” from kindergarten and 6th grade.  Please email a Kindergarten photo of your child.  It can either be a school photo or a regular photo.  Please label the photo with your child's name and the word Kindergarten ("John Doe Kindergarten.jpg"), and include the child's name in the subject of the email. Email photos to [email protected]
3. Class Events, Musicals, Plays and Field Trips - Photos of class events throughout the years are welcome as well.  You can email photos to to [email protected] or upload photos to 2024 6th Grade Photos.

Troubleshooting: if you have technical problems or need to scan a physical photo, please email [email protected] and one of our Poster committee leads (Katey Miller and Tracey Yeoh) will be happy to help. 

Please send in the photos before April 30, 2024.

We appreciate your help in making this an awesome celebration for all our 6th graders!

Thanks!

Lees Corner 6th Grade Luncheon Committee

Still Time to Register for Spring Taekwondo After School Activity!

There is still time to register for Taekwondo with Master Shin after school on Mondays.  Classes have already started but Master Shin is still welcoming latecomers.  Rates can be prorated, please reach out to [email protected] for details.  

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001423 (PTA Pledged Members)

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001420 (Non PTA Members)

Family Summit

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit. Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide support for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan. 

Lees Corner Family Night!

We are excited to host Lees Corner Family Night on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM! We welcome all families to join us for this exciting event. 

This is an opportunity for you to share something special about your family.  We encourage you to participate so our LCES community can learn more about YOU!!  

For those who would like to showcase your family traditions, please complete this form by Friday, May 3, 2024.  Participation is not required for you to attend. 

Possible examples can include:

Art

Bring examples of a form of art your family values or participates in.

Artifacts

Share an important artifact that helps share a bit about your unique family or culture.

Dress

Create a display or dress in traditional clothing important to your family or family’s culture.

Food

Prepare, bring, and serve appetizer-sized portion food samples.  Be sure to display a complete list of ingredients.

Religion and Traditions

Tell about these practices and give information on what makes them special to your family.

Performance 

Share song, dance, or poem related to your family heritage (2 minutes or less).

Bike & Walk to School Day

Bike & Walk to School Day is coming up. Celebrate by taking a stroll or a bike ride to and from school instead of using the car on May 8th. 

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• FCPS Family Summit - April 20th
• Family Resource Center - April Schedule 
• Inova Cares for Families
• Inova Healthy Plate Club

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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Purple Up!

April is the month of the military child. We are so grateful for all of our military families and the sacrifices they make to help our country. To celebrate all of our Lees Corner children of military families, we will all wear PURPLE on Wednesday, April 17! 

Lees Corner Family Night!

We are excited to host Lees Corner Family Night on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM! We welcome all families to join us for this exciting event. 

This is an opportunity for you to share something special about your family.  We encourage you to participate so our LCES community can learn more about YOU!!  

For those who would like to showcase your family traditions, please complete this form by Friday, May 3, 2024.  Participation is not required for you to attend. 

Possible examples can include:

Art

Bring examples of a form of art your family values or participates in.

Artifacts

Share an important artifact that helps share a bit about your unique family or culture.

Dress

Create a display or dress in traditional clothing important to your family or family’s culture.

Food

Prepare, bring, and serve appetizer-sized portion food samples.  Be sure to display a complete list of ingredients.

Religion and Traditions

Tell about these practices and give information on what makes them special to your family.

Performance 

Share song, dance, or poem related to your family heritage (2 minutes or less).

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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Book Fair Family Night Tomorrow!

You and your family are invited to our Book Fair Family Night!

When: Tuesday, April 16th

Where: LCES Library

Doors open at 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

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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Rainbows!

Pictured above is Fifth grade science learning about wavelengths of light and making a human rainbow. 

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month we celebrate the amazing ways our students learn and grow! One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. We are excited to celebrate our diverse school population here at Lees Corner.  We play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students. Please join us in celebrating Autism Acceptance Week. If you'd like to participate please see this flyer for more details.

April Is Month of the Military Child

We love and celebrate our Lees Corner military families. We'll be celebrating them next week. Did you know that more than 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home? Join FCPS in celebrating them during Month of the Military Child. Wednesday, April 17, is Purple Up! Day, when all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. 

Important Dates

April 17: Purple Up - Military Awareness Day

Family Summit

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit. Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide support for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan. 

Band Members Only For Tonight!

Details for Pep Band at the basketball game:

• Friday, April 12th
• Chantilly High School
• Wear school spirit wear or our school colors, blue and white.
• Remind your children to be on their best behavior as they are representing our school.
• Arrive by 5:20pm, start pre-game warm up and performance at 5:30pm.
• Game starts at 6:00pm
• THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT: Parents MUST stay to supervise their child.
• Band will be dismissed at halftime.
• Baritone and Tuba players must bring their instrument from home to play at the game.

Questions for band parents: Contact Mrs. Hill [email protected]

2023-2024 Spring After School Activities!

Register now for our 2023-2024 Spring After School Activities! Activities start in the week of April 8th, please visit each registration page for details.  Classes have a minimum enrollment to run so sign up now!

 

Monday:

Pottery with Mudskippers Pottery (K-6): 

https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/leesburg/Mudskippers-Pottery-cd10c7f376188a4a/sessions/5826b155cb62699b/idw6-hvth-kpdv?refer&provider=2499

Taekwondo with Master Shin (K-6) (PTA Pledge Member Discount): PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001423

Non PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001420

 

Tuesday:

Shooting Stars Soccer (K-6)

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Wednesday:

Cooking with iCookAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount)

https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/lees-corner-wednesday-4

 

Thursday:

Color Lab with iSteamAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.isteamafterschool.com/event-details/lees-corner-thursday-1

 

Friday:

Running Club with Kids in Motion (K-5) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

Mark your calendars! The PTA SPRING Book Fair is coming!

Student Previews (during the school day): Apr. 11-12

Student Purchases (during the school day: Apr. 15-19

Family Night: Apr. 16th, 4:30-6:00 pm

Please see the attached flyer for details.

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAFA628A13-48555436-lces

 

You can shop online and sign up for “eWallet” here It is an easy way for students to shop without carrying cash!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool1

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

Last Week to Order Yearbooks

Yearbook Orders are due by Friday, April 19th!

Don’t miss your chance to get the yearbook. Yearbooks are only available for online ordering.

The cost is $15.00. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Family Resource Center April Schedule
• MathSpace Webinar - SOL Prep English & Spanish
• FCPS Family Summit
• Chantilly Regional Library - April Schedule
• Families Reunite Classes - English & Spanish

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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Fun Fit Friday Canceled

Due to the consistent rains from yesterday evening and overnight, the field and blacktop are muddy and filled with puddles. As a result, we are canceling F3 today. 

We look forward to seeing you on the track again soon!

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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Welcome Back!

We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Spring Break spending time with friends, family, and loved ones. Welcome back! 

Important Dates

April 10: Holiday (no school)

Chantilly Pyramid Art Show Tonight

Come checkout the Chantilly Pyramid Art Show featuring artwork among students from Lees Corner on April 5, from 6-8pm at Chantilly High School. See this flyer for more details!

Continental Math League

Continental Math League is a national competition which consists of 5 challenging math problem solving contests given throughout the year (three for third grade).  Thousands of students on hundreds of teams nationwide participated in the Continental Math League. Here at Lees Corner we had over 100 participants in grades 3-6.

We’d like to recognize our top scorer for each grade level who will take home a medal.  Congratulations to the following students who earned first place at Lees Corner!

• 3rd Grade - Reagan Dyer
• 4th Grade - Niam Shenoy
• 5th Grade - Conner Bergin
• 6th Grade - Shashaank Thammishetti

6th Grade Basketball Game Tickets On Sale Now!

LEES CORNER VS OAK HILL

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2024, 6PM Tipoff

CHANTILLY HIGH SCHOOL

Tickets to the biggest basketball game of the year are now ON SALE here: https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Sixth%20Grade%20Basketball

Prepurchase family or individual tickets NOW to save time in line on game day.

Tickets are $15/family; $5/individual.

Players, band members, and pep squad get in for free but family members will need a ticket.

Buy your 2024 basketball tshirt now for $15 and it will be delivered to your child's classroom next week!

Online sales will end Thursday, April 11th at 12pm.

April 8th Total Solar Eclipse

Dear Lees Corner Families,

A solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

Maintaining our priority on safety, LCES will not be planning a schoolwide, class, or group event for students to go outdoors to view the solar eclipse. Given the start time, students and staff will be provided with the NASA livestream link as an option to safely observe the eclipse.

Here's what you need to know about a total solar eclipse:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for LCES students), and ends around 4:32 p.m.

Given the timing, some groups will be adjusting the recess schedule or plan. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

For more details, FCPS has developed the following:  FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.

Thank you for your support!

VaRonica Sloan & Jennifer Hutchinson

“Kiss and Ride” Procedures

Kiss and Ride drop off begins at 8:35 a.m. and dismisses at 3:35 p.m..

• Please always drive slowly.
• Student must be picked up or dropped off only in the designated Kiss and Ride traffic pattern located in the parking lot on the cafeteria side of the school. 
• 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.  
• No cell phone use/texting while in the Kiss and Ride lane.
• Do not pass other cars in line.
• Pull your car forward as far as possible in the line following the directions of the staff member on duty.
• At dismissal, make certain your Kiss and Ride number card is displayed in the vehicle’s windshield. If you do not have your number card, you will need to park and pick your child up in the main office.
• Please stay in your car.  At dismissal, your child will come to you.
• Make sure that your child exits and enters your car on the building side.

2023-2024 Spring After School Activities!

Register now for our 2023-2024 Spring After School Activities! Activities start in the week of April 8th, please visit each registration page for details.  Classes have a minimum enrollment to run so sign up now!

 

Monday:

Pottery with Mudskippers Pottery (K-6): 

https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/leesburg/Mudskippers-Pottery-cd10c7f376188a4a/sessions/5826b155cb62699b/idw6-hvth-kpdv?refer&provider=2499

Taekwondo with Master Shin (K-6) (PTA Pledge Member Discount): PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001423

Non PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001420

 

Tuesday:

Shooting Stars Soccer (K-6)

https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/office/nova?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

   

Wednesday:

Cooking with iCookAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount)

https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/lees-corner-wednesday-4

 

Thursday:

Basketball/Flag Football Mix with Kids in Motion (K-3):

https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

Color Lab with iSteamAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.isteamafterschool.com/event-details/lees-corner-thursday-1

 

Friday:

Running Club with Kids in Motion (K-5) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

Mark your calendars! The PTA SPRING Book Fair is coming!

Student Previews (during the school day): Apr. 11-12

Student Purchases (during the school day: Apr. 15-19

Family Night: Apr. 16th, 4:30-6:00 pm

Please see the attached flyer for details.

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAFA628A13-48555436-lces

 

You can shop online and sign up for “eWallet” here It is an easy way for students to shop without carrying cash!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool1

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

Student Intention for School Year 2024-2025

Please let us know if your child/children will be returning to Lees Corner next year by filling out this short google form. It is very important that we have this information so that we are staffed appropriately for next school year. If you have multiple students at Lees Corner, please complete one form for each.

We request completion by Friday, April 5th. Thanks so much!!

For questions or more information, please contact Jill Boddie at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.

Yearbook Orders

You may now place an order for our Lees Corner 2023-2024 Yearbook. The cost is $15.00 and orders are due by April 19th. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Family Resource Center April Schedule
• FCPS Family Summit
• Food Distribution - Grace Ministries
• Chantilly Regional Library - April Schedule
• Families Reunite Classes - English & Spanish

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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April 8th Total Solar Eclipse

Dear Lees Corner Families,

A solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

Maintaining our priority on safety, LCES will not be planning a schoolwide, class, or group event for students to go outdoors to view the solar eclipse. Given the start time, students and staff will be provided with the NASA livestream link as an option to safely observe the eclipse.

Here's what you need to know about a total solar eclipse:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for LCES students), and ends around 4:32 p.m.

Given the timing, some groups will be adjusting the recess schedule or plan. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

For more details, FCPS has developed the following:  FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.

Thank you for your support!

VaRonica Sloan & Jennifer Hutchinson

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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Enjoy Spring Break!

As we approach the end of the third quarter, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate all the hard work and dedication shown by our students and staff! They’ve tackled challenging assignments, participated in engaging activities, and celebrated many achievements!

Now, it's time for a well-deserved break! We wish you all a fantastic spring break filled with relaxation, fun, and time spent with loved ones. Whether you're traveling, staying local, or simply catching up on some rest, we hope you enjoy this time to recharge.

As we enjoy a well-deserved spring break, the fourth quarter is approaching quickly. We're eager to jump back in and finish the year strong!

We're excited to see you all refreshed and ready to learn when we return on Wednesday, April 3rd!

Happy Spring Break!

Ms. Sloan & Ms.  Hutchinson

Office Closed During Spring Break

The main office as well as the entire school will be closed during the duration of Spring Break from March 25th - March 29th. 

Next Message On 4/5

NYC will be taking a break next week. The next message to go out will be on 4/5/24. 

Important Dates

March 25 - 29: Spring Break (no school)

April 1: Student Holiday (no school)

April 2: Student Holiday (no school)

April 10: Holiday (no school)

Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

Come checkout the Chantilly Pyramid Art Show featuring artwork among students from Lees Corner on April 5, from 6-8pm at Chantilly High School. See this flyer for more details!

Drop Off & Pick Up of Students by Car (Kiss and Ride)

As a reminder, for everyone’s safety, students must be picked up and dropped off only in the designated Kiss and Ride traffic pattern located in the parking lot on the cafeteria side of the school. 

We please ask that no student be dropped off or cross Hollinger Avenue to get to or from a vehicle during arrival or dismissal.  We also please ask that cars not make a U-turn in front of the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Arrival time is between 8:30 am and 8:50 am. 

Dismissal time is between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

Thank you very much for helping to keep our school a safe place.

2023-2024 Spring After School Activities!

Register now for our 2023-2024 Spring After School Activities! Activities start in the week of April 8th, please visit each registration page for details.  Classes have a minimum enrollment to run so sign up now!

 

Monday:

Pottery with Mudskippers Pottery (K-6): 

https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/leesburg/Mudskippers-Pottery-cd10c7f376188a4a/sessions/5826b155cb62699b/idw6-hvth-kpdv?refer&provider=2499

Taekwondo with Master Shin (K-6) (PTA Pledge Member Discount): PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001423

Non PTA Member:

https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/1001420

 

Tuesday:

Shooting Stars Soccer (K-6)

https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/office/nova?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

   

Wednesday:

Cooking with iCookAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount)

https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/lees-corner-wednesday-4

 

Thursday:

Basketball/Flag Football Mix with Kids in Motion (K-3):

https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

Color Lab with iSteamAfterSchool (K-4) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.isteamafterschool.com/event-details/lees-corner-thursday-1

 

Friday:

Running Club with Kids in Motion (K-5) (PTA Pledge Member Discount):

https://www.novakidsinmotion.com/registration/

3rd Grade Recorders are Coming Home Today

3rd Graders have been working hard to learn several songs on the recorder!  Ask your student to play a few for you!  While they are at home this week, please take the time to wash the recorder with dish soap and hot water.  The bag can be laundered with your laundry!  We will ask that they come back to school by Monday, April 15th! 

Mark your calendars! The PTA SPRING Book Fair is coming!

Student Previews (during the school day): Apr. 11-12

Student Purchases (during the school day: Apr. 15-19

Family Night: Apr. 16th, 4:30-6:00 pm

Please see the attached flyer for details.

We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAFA628A13-48555436-lces

 

You can shop online and sign up for “eWallet” here It is an easy way for students to shop without carrying cash!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool1

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

Now Accepting Nominations

Believe it or not, the Rachel Carson PTA is already planning for the 2024-2025 school year! Are you or is someone you know enthusiastic about supporting Rachel Carson and all of its students, teachers, and staff? We are soliciting nominations for several positions that will be open next year including:

• President
• Recording Secretary
• VP of Fundraising and Social Events
• Membership Chair
• Basketball Chair
• Multicultural Night Chair
• STEAM Night Chair

Current Board members will assist new members with the transition. Please email [email protected] if you are interested, or know of someone who would make a great addition to our team!

Student Intention for School Year 2024-2025

Please let us know if your child/children will be returning to Lees Corner next year by filling out this short google form. It is very important that we have this information so that we are staffed appropriately for next school year. If you have multiple students at Lees Corner, please complete one form for each.

We request completion by Friday, April 5th. Thanks so much!!

For questions or more information, please contact Jill Boddie at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.

Yearbook Orders

You may now place an order for our Lees Corner 2023-2024 Yearbook. The cost is $15.00 and orders are due by April 19th. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Family Resource Center April Schedule
• Chantilly Regional Public Library Events for March
• Food, Financial, and Medical Assistance
• My Brother's Keeper
• Clases Pre-Escolares Gratuitas

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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This Weather!

On Wednesday, Mrs. Hilburger’s class took advantage of the 70 degree day by doing DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) outside. 

Family Engagement Survey

Dear LCES Families,

Recently, you should have received an email from Fairfax County Public Schools regarding our Family Engagement Survey which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22.  These results will be reported out across the division to help school principals and school leaders to make informed decisions regarding each individual school.  At Lees Corner, Ms. Hutchinson and I will receive a detailed report that we will be sharing with staff, and overall community- to support our ongoing reflection and improvement. 

Thank you again for your feedback contributions and we look forward to hearing from our families.  If you are having trouble finding the survey or have any questions about the survey, you can find more resources and access the survey itself using this site: Family Engagement Survey 

Sincerely,

Ms. Sloan & Ms. Hutchinson

Spring 2024 AAP Newsletter

Please see the attached newsletter regarding Advanced Academic Programs. 

Important Dates

March 22: End of 3rd Quarter (full school day)

March 25 - 29: Spring Break (no school)

Mark your calendars! The PTA SPRING Book Fair is coming!

Student Previews (during the school day): April 11-12

Student Purchases (during the school day: April 15-19

Family Night: April 16th, 4:30-6:00 pm

Volunteers make this event a success!

Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAFA628A13-48555436-lces

Yearbook Orders

You may now place an order for our Lees Corner 2023-2024 Yearbook. The cost is $15.00 and orders are due by April 19th. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.

On Time Arrival

Our school doors open at 8:35 a.m. The bell rings at 8:50 a.m. and students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50 a.m.  Please plan your arrival to allow for time for your child to walk to their classroom.

The kiss and ride line can get long especially on cloudy or rainy days, please plan ahead for these conditions, so your child will arrive on time.

If you have to drop your child off in front of the school after 8:50 AM, please remember to exercise caution and drive slowly. We still have students arriving by car and by bus and we want to avoid any accidents or injuries.

It’s important to start to a child’s day with normal routines and getting to school on time will help them transition to the classroom. Students who arrive late miss important announcements, directions, and instruction. Thank you for your part in ensuring your child arrives to school on time.

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• FCPS Family Engagement Survey
• Chantilly Regional Public Library Events
• Spring Camp 2024
• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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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Join us for our PTA Meeting Tonight!

Please join us via Zoom tonight at 7:00pm. All families and staff are welcome to join. If you have any questions you'd like the PTA to bring up, please email [email protected].

 

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95593118150?pwd=WnQ5eFhDVmRRQVdpclJscEUyWlhvQT09#success

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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National School Social Work Week

March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. We are so fortunate to work with Ms. Swittenberg, our school social worker! She is a wonderful support to our students and families! Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.

Family Movie Night Tonight!

Join us for family movie night tonight at 6pm!

Family Engagement Survey

Dear LCES Families,

Recently, you should have received an email from Fairfax County Public Schools regarding our Family Engagement Survey which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22.  These results will be reported out across the division to help school principals and school leaders to make informed decisions regarding each individual school.  At Lees Corner, Ms. Hutchinson and I will receive a detailed report that we will be sharing with staff, and overall community- to support our ongoing reflection and improvement. 

Thank you again for your feedback contributions and we look forward to hearing from our families.  If you are having trouble finding the survey or have any questions about the survey, you can find more resources and access the survey itself using this site: Family Engagement Survey 

Sincerely,

Ms. Sloan & Ms. Hutchinson

Chantilly Area Chorus

Congratulations to our 6th grade students who were involved in this year’s Chantilly Area Chorus! This ensemble included students from around the pyramid who rehearsed weekly and then performed in a concert at Chantilly High School on Monday, February 26th. Our students did a fantastic job representing Lees Corner! 

March is Family Reading Month!

The Virginia Department of Education is excited to celebrate Family Reading Month in March. Join the Virginia Department of Education & Virginia PTA for Reading Together, a webinar is designed for families to learn about best practices in reading instruction. The event also covers how families can support their students through all stages of learning to read and improving reading comprehension. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 13th from 7-8pm. Registration is required to participate and is open to the public.

Can’t make the webinar? Virginia Literacy Partnerships has an excellent resource page for families to provide support for multiple areas of reading development!

Fun Fit Fridays Will Resume on March 15

"Fun Fit Fridays (or F3)” will resume on Friday, March 15 from 8:10-8:35 AM and run through May 31. If you participated in the fall, you do not need to submit a permission form again. If you did not participate in the fall and would like to participate in the spring, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 13. 

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a running card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students run/walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. After a student completes one lap around the track, an adult marks the student’s card. Each completed running card totals 30 laps, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token each time they complete 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. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Important Dates

March 13: Spring Individual and Class Pictures 

March 22: End of 3rd Quarter (full school day)

March 25 - 29: Spring Break (no school)

Spring Picture Day Is Coming!

Class and Individual Picture Day is March 13.

There are two ways to order class and individual pictures:

1. Orders can be placed online at www.mylifetouch.com with Picture ID EVTBPWXX9.
2. On picture day, exact cash or checks can be sent in with your child, using the order form that will be sent home .

Order any picture package and get a free class picture! Class pictures are not sold separately.

Yearbook Orders

You may now place an order for our Lees Corner 2023-2024 Yearbook. The cost is $15.00 and orders are due by April 19th. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 yearbook cover winners!!

On Time Arrival

Our school doors open at 8:35 a.m. The bell rings at 8:50 a.m. and students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50 a.m.  Please plan your arrival to allow for time for your child to walk to their classroom.

The kiss and ride line can get long especially on cloudy or rainy days, please plan ahead for these conditions, so your child will arrive on time.

If you have to drop your child off in front of the school after 8:50 AM, please remember to exercise caution and drive slowly. We still have students arriving by car and by bus and we want to avoid any accidents or injuries.

It’s important to start to a child’s day with normal routines and getting to school on time will help them transition to the classroom. Students who arrive late miss important announcements, directions, and instruction. Thank you for your part in ensuring your child arrives to school on time.

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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Family Movie Night

Join us for family movie night on March 8th! Preorder pizzas at https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/992042 before March 4th.

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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Fun Fit Fridays Will Resume on March 15

"Fun Fit Fridays (or F3)” will resume on Friday, March 15 from 8:10-8:35 AM and run through May 31. If you participated in the fall, you do not need to submit a permission form again. If you did not participate in the fall and would like to participate in the spring, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 13. 

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a running card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students run/walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. After a student completes one lap around the track, an adult marks the student’s card. Each completed running card totals 30 laps, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token each time they complete 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. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Family Movie Night

Join us for family movie night on March 8th! Preorder pizzas at https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/992042 before March 4th.

Important Dates

March 5: Election Day, No School

March 6: Club and Music Program Pictures

March 13: Spring Individual and Class Pictures 

Spring Picture Days are Coming!

Club and Music Program Picture Days are the morning of March 6.

Class and individual picture day is March 13.

There are two ways to order class and individual pictures:

1. Orders can be placed online at www.mylifetouch.com with Picture ID EVTBPWXX9.
2. On picture day, exact cash or checks can be sent in with your child, using the order form that will be sent home .

Order any picture package and get a free class picture! Class pictures are not sold separately.

SELebrate Reading

Attention LCES families! We are excited to SELebrate Reading the week of Mar. 4-8. Please see the attached flyer for how students can participate in our spirit week celebrating Reading and Social Emotional Learning.

Join the 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon Planning Committee!

If you are a parent of a 6th grader, please join the planning committee for our 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon.  We will start next week by choosing a theme and organizing volunteers into our subcommittees of: Photos, Decorating, Food and Activities.  Lots of volunteers are needed to make this an amazing send off for our 6th graders!  Email [email protected] if interested!

CALLING ALL FUTURE POLAR BEARS

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.   

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. 

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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Family Science Night Success!

Family Science Night was a great success!  The students were so excited as they engaged in the various learning stations in the gym and cafeteria.  A special thanks to all of the families that showed for an incredible night and to the Asha-Jyothi Foundation for sponsoring this awesome event!  We had close to 300 students and families to attend! 

Fun Fit Fridays Will Resume on March 15

"Fun Fit Fridays (or F3)” will resume on Friday, March 15 from 8:10-8:35 AM and run through May 31. If you participated in the fall, you do not need to submit a permission form again. If you did not participate in the fall and would like to participate in the spring, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 13. 

Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a running card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year.  Students run/walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. After a student completes one lap around the track, an adult marks the student’s card. Each completed running card totals 30 laps, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token each time they complete 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. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Family Movie Night

Join us for family movie night on March 8th! Preorder pizzas at https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/992042 before March 4th.

Important Dates

March 5: Election Day, No School

March 6: Club and Music Program Pictures

March 13: Spring Individual and Class Pictures 

Spring Picture Days are Coming!

Club and Music Program Picture Days are the morning of March 6.

Class and individual picture day is March 13.

There are two ways to order class and individual pictures:

1. Orders can be placed online at www.mylifetouch.com with Picture ID EVTBPWXX9.
2. On picture day, exact cash or checks can be sent in with your child, using the order form that will be sent home .

Order any picture package and get a free class picture! Class pictures are not sold separately.

SELebrate Reading

Attention LCES families! We are excited to SELebrate Reading the week of Mar. 4-8. Please see the attached flyer for how students can participate in our spirit week celebrating Reading and Social Emotional Learning.

Join the 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon Planning Committee!

If you are a parent of a 6th grader, please join the planning committee for our 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon.  We will start next week by choosing a theme and organizing volunteers into our subcommittees of: Photos, Decorating, Food and Activities.  Lots of volunteers are needed to make this an amazing send off for our 6th graders!  Email [email protected] if interested!

CALLING ALL FUTURE POLAR BEARS

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.   

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. 

Weekly Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Family Resource Center Webinar
• Generosity Feeds Meal Distribution
• Saturday Cinema at Chantilly Regional Library

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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Kindness Ties Us Together

Thanks to all who participated in our kindness week activities! Remember to keep spreading kindness always!

Family Science Night, 2/20/24

Lees Corner ES is having a Family Science Night brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation. On February 20th from 6-7pm be at Lees Corner ES for a fun night of learning and hands-on science activities funded by the Asha Jyothi Foundation.  Admission is free and there will be a lot of fun for the whole family! Please note students will not be admitted without an adult.

Important Dates

February 19: FCPS Holiday (President's Day)

February 20: LCES Family Science Night

March 6: Club and Music Program Pictures

March 13: Spring Individual and Class Pictures 

Join the 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon Planning Committee!

If you are a parent of a 6th grader, please join the planning committee for our 6th Grade Graduation Luncheon.  We will start next week by choosing a theme and organizing volunteers into our subcommittees of: Photos, Decorating, Food and Activities.  Lots of volunteers are needed to make this an amazing send off for our 6th graders!  Email [email protected] if interested!

CALLING ALL FUTURE POLAR BEARS

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.   

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. 

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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Happy 100th Day of School!

This week some classrooms and teachers celebrated the 100th day of school. It is hard to believe it has already been 100 days! 

National School Counseling Week!

This week, February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week. Thank you to Mrs. Jenny Spears and Mrs. Jasmine Polite, our LCES School Counselors! They do so much to support our school community! We had so much fun celebrating them and their work, this week! Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

February is Black History Month!

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

Lunar New Year - Feb 10

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, as well as many others.

It is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, which begins on Feb 10, 2024 this year. The number of celebration days with different names varies depending on the country. China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival, or Chūnjié in Mandarin, while Koreans call it Seollal and Vietnamese, Tết.

Lunar New Year is a celebration of community. During this time, families gather to eat feasts and practice cultural traditions.  Appropriate and welcomed greetings would be “Happy New Year!”  or “Wishing you health and prosperity in the New Year.”

Virginia Kindness Week: 2/11/24-2/17/24

Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier and more inclusive place to live, work, learn and play. Practicing and celebrating kindness is to look for the good, bridge connections across differences, restore hope, and empower people to make our communities strong and resilient.

Lees Corner will join in Virginia Kindness Week by promoting and encouraging various acts of kindness for students to participate throughout the week. We will be highlighting these acts of kindness on our morning news show! We also invite students and staff to participate in our school spirit day on Thursday, February 15th, “Kindness Ties us Together” where everyone can wear some type of bow or tie to represent their involvement in spreading kindness.

Please click here to learn more about Virginia Kindness Week!

Parent Coffee Success!

We would like to thank the parents who attended our parent coffee on Wednesday, February 7th. As promised, here is the slide deck. If you were unable to attend and have any questions after reviewing please see the last slide for the email addresses of our amazing behavior/wellness team. 

Important Dates

February 19: FCPS Holiday (President's Day)

February 20: LCES Family Science Night

Cafeteria Helpful Tips

In order to make lunchtime as seamless as possible, please make your student or students aware of the following:

• Students please bring water bottles to lunch.
• Students please use the restroom before going to lunch. 
• Students please keep hands to self. 

CALLING ALL FUTURE POLAR BEARS

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.   

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. 

6th Grade Basketball T-Shirt Design

Be a part of Lees Corner history by designing our 2024 6th Grade basketball game t-shirt! Students from all grades can enter.

One winning design will be selected by the 6th grade class and the winner will receive a free t-shirt!

GUIDELINES:

• Must include the words "Lees Corner" and the year "2024"
• Design is for the front of the t-shirt only
• Avoid fine detail
• If submitting a hand drawing, use pencil or black marker on white paper, no larger than 8.5x11".
• Digital designs are acceptable, and should be printed on 8.5x11" paper to be submitted. Save your digital file.
• Write your name and your teacher's name on the back of your submission.
• Multiple designs may be submitted.
• The final design may have a maximum of two colors.

SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FEB 15, 2024.

Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Inova Cares Clinic For Children
• Job Fair
• Chantilly Regional Library Events

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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Lees Corner 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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Chantilly Band Day Was A Big Success!

Many of our Lees Corner 6th grade band students went to Franklin MS on Jan 26th to collaborate with about 200 elementary students from Greenbriar West, Greenbriar East, Poplar Tree, Oak Hill, Navy, and Brookfield elementary schools along with some Franklin MS, Rocky Run MS and Oakton HS student volunteers.  Mrs. Hill helped to facilitate the event with every elementary and middle school band director in the Chantilly pyramid.  We are very proud of the work our band students accomplished as they represented Lees Corner. In one day, our students learned three new pieces of music and performed for families in our community.  We look forward to next year’s “Chantilly Band Day”! 

Virginia Kindness Week: 2/11/24-2/17/24

Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier and more inclusive place to live, work, learn and play. Practicing and celebrating kindness is to look for the good, bridge connections across differences, restore hope, and empower people to make our communities strong and resilient.

Lees Corner will join in Virginia Kindness Week by promoting and encouraging various acts of kindness for students to participate throughout the week. We will be highlighting these acts of kindness on our morning news show! We also invite students and staff to participate in our school spirit day on Thursday, February 15th, “Kindness Ties us Together” where everyone can wear some type of bow or tie to represent their involvement in spreading kindness.

Please click here to learn more about Virginia Kindness Week!

Parent Principal Coffee 2/7/24 One School, One Book Kicks Off This Weekend!

A huge thank you to our families who placed their order for A Boy Called Bat. We are so excited about this year’s title and are finally set to begin! Books, reading schedules, and discussion questions will be sent home with students today. Family will begin on Sunday, February 4th.

Missed the order deadline? We have a limited number of extra copies. Email Brittany Poole at [email protected] to secure your book today!

Important Dates

February 7: LCES Parent Coffee: SEL Screener & MTSS

February 19: FCPS Holiday (President's Day)

February 20: LCES Family Science Night

Family Science Night

Lees Corner ES is having a Family Science Night brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation. On February 20th from 6-7pm be at Lees Corner ES for a fun night of learning and hands-on science activities funded by the Asha Jyothi Foundation.  Admission is free and there will be a lot of fun for the whole family! Please note students will not be admitted without an adult.

E-IFTA Summer 2024

Come join other elementary students from across the county learning new skills in art, dance, music, and theater!  There are three weeks of camp for you to choose from, take one or all of them.  Each week will be different! See flyer for more details. 

CALLING ALL FUTURE POLAR BEARS

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-227-3500.   

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. 

CTE Summer Enrichment Programs

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For our current kindergarten to 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

6th Grade Basketball T-Shirt Design

Be a part of Lees Corner history by designing our 2024 6th Grade basketball game t-shirt! Students from all grades can enter.

One winning design will be selected by the 6th grade class and the winner will receive a free t-shirt!

GUIDELINES:

• Must include the words "Lees Corner" and the year "2024"
• Design is for the front of the t-shirt only
• Avoid fine detail
• If submitting a hand drawing, use pencil or black marker on white paper, no larger than 8.5x11".
• Digital designs are acceptable, and should be printed on 8.5x11" paper to be submitted. Save your digital file.
• Write your name and your teacher's name on the back of your submission.
• Multiple designs may be submitted.
• The final design may have a maximum of two colors.

SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FEB 15, 2024.

Community Resources for Families

Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.

This edition has information on the following:

• Parent Coffee
• Get Your Taxes Done for Free
• CTE Summer Academy 
• E-IFTA

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