 
Last week we celebrated the completion of our One School One Book project in which the entire school read the book, Ways to Make Sunshine. Staff members wore their yellow staff shirts and all students received a frozen treat and a yellow bracelet.
Life is full of ups and downs and we can all be like Ryan and learn to make our own sunshine!
Fairfax County has transitioned to medium community level with COVID-19 cases and outbreaks increasing in schools, especially elementary schools. We understand families and staff have concerns and questions.
Our commitment is to provide students with the education and support to help them succeed while maintaining a safe environment for in-person learning. Our layered prevention strategies have served us well throughout this school year, and are fully supported by the U.S. Department of Education and Northern Virginia Health Departments.
Vaccinations are available for school-age children five and up and are proven to reduce the severity of illness. Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated or boosted.
Currently, masks are optional for all students, staff, and visitors. We encourage families and staff to consider wearing a mask when reports of COVID cases are high or if they or a family member is at high risk. CDC advises individuals to wear a mask when there is a lot of COVID in your community. See a full list of masking recommendations on the CDC website.
If Fairfax County transitions to high community level, FCPS will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a face covering when indoors (except while actively eating/drinking) on school property (to include the buildings, school buses and other school provided vehicles).
In alignment with the Code of Virginia, the parent/legal guardian of any child enrolled in an FCPS school may elect for such child to not wear a face covering while on school property (to include FCPS buildings). No reason or documentation will be necessary to elect for your child to not wear a mask.
One of the most important things we can all do is check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to stop further spread from occurring. Employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.
The most up to date information is available on the Health and Safety Guidance Document webpage. If you have questions or concerns unique to your child’s situation, please contact your school.
Next week will be a very busy testing week!
Monday, May 16th -- 3rd grade students will take part 1 of the Math test
Tuesday, May 17th -- 3rd graders will take part 2 of the Math test; 4th graders will take the math test
Wednesday, May 18th --5th and 6th graders will take the math test
Thursday, May 19th -- Retakes for 3rd grade Reading, part 1 and 4th grade Reading
Friday, May 20th -- Retakes for 3rd grade Reading, part 2 and 5th grade Science
Makeup tests may be administered throughout the week. Your child's teacher will provide you with the exact dates.
Testing in most classrooms will begin by 9:15 AM each day so it is very important that students arrive at school on time and no later than 9:00 AM.
Tests are untimed so students may have as much time as they need. Many students, but not all, do finish by lunch time. If you will be picking your child up early, please call the school to see if your child has finished testing or not.
We are currently registering Kindergarteners for the 2022-2023 school year.
If you have a child or know a child who will be 5 years old by 9/30/2022, please call the office at 703-227-3500 or email jwboddie@fcps.edu to schedule a registration appointment.
Your child must be registered to attend our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation.
Kindergarten Orientation is Monday, May 23 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
We invite ALL families to join us on Saturday, May 21st at 10 AM for our first LCES Wellness Walk. This is a great opportunity for families to get out and have healthy fun with friends and neighbors. Plus, we will have free Kona Ice!
There is no need to preregister. Just show up and have fun.
Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022.
5th – 6th 9:30 a.m. - 11a.m.
1st – 2nd 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
3rd -- 4th 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We NEED volunteers! If you can help, please sign up using this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AA4AF2CA1F85-field
We will begin collecting all school-issued laptops on Monday, June 6, 2022. Please help ensure that you child brings their laptop AND power supply to school on this day. Beginning this day students will no longer bring the devices home for the year. We also ask that the charger be returned in a zip lock bag. If you do not have a zip lock bag one will be provided.
Please do not remove the ID cards from the laptop. We will need to scan the ID cards when we check them in. If you child’s ID card is missing, please notify your child’s teacher or have your child notify their teacher.
For your reference, the cost to replace the devices if they are not returned at the end of the school year are:
- Laptop replacement ($481.00) Price includes 4 year accidental damage protection.
- Power adapter replacement ($23.00)
See FCPS Student Laptop Responsible Use Guidelines webpage for the most accurate information.
Thank you for your help!
If your child is currently in 4th or 5th grade and is interested in being a safety patrol, please read this flier for more information and to access the application form.
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Lees Corner ES in the fall of 2022 - 2023, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form by Friday, May 27th.
A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to jwboddie@fcps.edu.
If you have questions, please call Jill Boddie at 703-227-3519.
Access the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form on the FCPS public website at the link below:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms#intention-form
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Please remind your child to check here for any lost items. If you recognize an item in this picture, please call the school or stop by and let us know so we can send the item home.
Just a reminder to please email us when your child is going to be absent or tardy at LeesCornerESAttendance@fcps.edu by 9:45 AM. Please include your child’s first and last name and the reason for the absence. If your child is sick, please include the symptoms.
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