We are excited to welcome our students and families to the 2021-2022 School Year! Imagine the Possibilities, #DreamBigLCES!!
 This week, FCPS updated mask requirements for staff. As 99.5% of staff and students begin to return to buildings and the Delta variant continues to result in an uptick in COVID cases, FCPS’ universal indoor masking requirement is now extended to everyone. The picture above captures the changes.
Governor Northam recently announced universal masking indoors for all K-12 schools so FCPS is aligned with the state mandate.
This year, all FCPS students will be offered a no cost breakfast and lunch for the entire school year! Menus will be available online beginning August 18th at
https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/.
Grab and Go breakfasts will be available to students in the cafeteria upon arrival each school day.
Our LCES lunch schedule includes only one or two complete grade levels in the cafeteria during each lunch period. Students will be placed at round cafeteria tables, with no more than four students seated at each table. These changes are being made to allow for physical distancing during lunch.
During Open house, you will get more details regarding your child’s lunch schedule.
Here are additional precautionary measures we will take:
- Students will be required to wear masks in the cafeteria when not actively eating and drinking.
- Students will need to wear their masks while going through the serving line.
- Students will put their mask back on when they finish their meal.
- Our cafeteria space will be regularly and thoroughly cleaned with a sanitizing solution.
- Students will wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after eating.
FCPS is returning strong for five days a week of in-person instruction this fall. Our intent is to remain in-person. However, the reality of the ongoing pandemic means that we must plan for scenarios in which a temporary closure may be necessary to protect student, staff, and community health.
Virginia public schools are required under SB 1303 to provide five days a week of in-person instruction, as directed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
FCPS is committed to continuity of learning during the 2021-22 school year, and the school division is using layered prevention strategies to do everything possible to ensure our schools remain safe, healthy, and open.
FCPS has plans in place to ensure continuity of learning in the event health authorities require a temporary closure to protect the health of students, staff, and the community.
Similar information can also be found here:
This content is also posted to the FCPS website: Protocols for Potential Temporary COVID-19 Closure.
We will be hosting School Tours for our new families, and families that remained virtual during last school year.
LCES New Families School Tour:
- Tuesday, August 17th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Transfer or Newly Enrolled Grades 2-6 students
We will be hosting in-person Open House Events. Students will have the opportunity to visit Lees Corner, see their classroom, and meet the classroom teacher!
This year, Open House is intended to be a QUICK meet and greet with the teacher, student and immediate family members only (ie. student + parents). Keeping the group sizes small and the visits quick will help ensure the continued health and safety of all!
Kindergarten Open House:
- Thursday, August 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Grades 1-3 Open House:
- Thursday, August 19th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6 Open House:
- Friday, August 20th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For families who prefer to participate virtually, teachers will share more information soon regarding virtual Meet and Greet sessions before the start of school.
Save the Date! Our VIRTUAL Back to School Night for ALL students is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22nd from 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Please stay tuned for more details regarding this event.
The Lees Corner bell schedule is remaining the same as it has been in previous years--8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. daily.
Getting ready to buy school supplies? Please check https://leescorneres.fcps.edu/announcements/2021-2022-school-supply-lists for our supply lists, by grade level, for the 2021-2022 school year.
Parents can plan for each student to use his/her own school supplies.
Supplies will be available at the school for students and families in need of assistance. Please reach out to our school counselor Jenny Spears at
jaspears@fcps.edu and she will ensure your family is taken care of. All information shared with Mrs. Spears will remain confidential.
Bus route information is now available for parents to see online. Parents may check ParentVue to access bus numbers and bus routes for any eligible bus riders.
ALL staff and students riding a bus will be required to wear a mask for the entire bus ride. For more information about bus transportation, including how to access the Bus Delay Notification System, visit the Transportation page.
Bus information may change as enrollment changes. Please check ParentVue again before the 1st day of school to see if there have been any changes to your child's assigned bus route and times. The 1st day of school is Monday, August 23rd.
LCES parents will receive an email on August 17th with the name of your child's classroom teacher.
If you don’t receive an email with this information by 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 17th, please contact the school office at (703) 227-3500.
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