Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2nd was National Custodian Day and schools across the nation honored their custodial staff for their hard work and dedication to our schools, our students and our communities. The Lees Corner staff showed their gratitude in a variety of ways - through cards, posters, words of thanks and small gifts. Our beloved LCES building looks great due to the hard work of our custodial staff. THANK YOU Ahmad, Maria, Ba and Choi!
Calendar Reminders
Oct. 10 - Indigenous Peoples' Day: No School
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, Oct. 10 is a student holiday and staff development day.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
SPANISH:
Día de los Pueblos Indígenas
El Día de los Pueblos Indígenas honra las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los pueblos nativos, pasados y presentes. Este año, el lunes 10 de octubre es un día feriado para los estudiantes y un día de desarrollo para el personal. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar 2022-23.
KOREAN:
원주민의 날
원주민들의 역사, 문화 그리고 미국 사회에 기여한 점들, 과거와 현재를 기념하기로 한 날. 올해는 10월 10일인 월요일이 학생 및 직원들의 휴무일입니다. 관련된 상세 2022-23학년도 달력은 여기를 클릭하세요.
Oct. 12 - Walk to School Day
Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 12, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so on October 12. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
Oct. 10-14 - National School Lunch Week
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. #NSLW22
It's Almost Time for Literacy Night!
Please join our reading teacher, ESOL teachers, and librarian for a virtual literacy night on Wednesday, October 12th!
Sessions will be held at the following times via Zoom:
6:00-6:30 PM for K-2 families
6:45-7:15 PM for 3-6 families
You can access the sessions using the link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95299490089?pwd=NktyaVF4S3RWMGsrV3dHQngwcm5YUT09
Meeting ID: 952 9949 0089
Passcode: 105674
We will share an overview of the Science of Reading, recent updates to the FCPS Language Arts curriculum, and tips for literacy at home.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Brittany Poole, LCES Literacy Leader
DOUBLE Dining Day
Lees Corner's Sweet Frog Fundraiser
Why not enjoy dinner and dessert while supporting Lees Corner? Our Lees Corner Elementary School PTA will host a double fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, 2022: Grab some dinner at MOD Pizza and enjoy a special treat at Sweet Frog next door. Both fundraisers will be all-day events so order lunch, dinner, and a snack from MOD Pizza and Sweet Frog in the Greenbriar Shopping Center and 20-25% of your bill will go back to Lees Corner!! See the fliers linked below for more information.
MOD Pizza flier_English
MOD Pizza flier_Spanish
Sweet Frog flier_English
As noted in the fliers, Mod Pizza is running a special competition in honor of back-to-school wherein the top three fundraising schools will get an extra $1000, so we need everyone to chip in and have some pizza on the 20th! #BlizzardLovesModPIzza
For all those that prefer to order online or through the app, all they have to do is apply the code MODF13734 when they put in their order.
Hallowingo
Friday, October 21st
Our in person Hallowingo Party is back! Kids and parents, come dressed in your family-friendly costumes and join us a night of bingo, dancing, food, culminating in the highly anticipated basket raffle.
6:00 pm - Doors open for general Hallowingo festivities
6:00 pm - Bake sale starts
6:00-7:00 pm - Pizza sales
6:00-7:30 pm - Raffle sales
6:00-8:00pm - Dancing in Gym
6:30-8:00pm - Bingo in Cafeteria
8:00 pm - Basket drawing
Admissions: $10 per family for pre-order; $12 at the door.
Raffle tickets: $20/12 tickets preorder; $20/10 tickets day of the event
Bingo cards: $5/20 cards preorder; $5/10 cards day of the event
(If the links do not work, please cut and paste the URL directly into the browser's address bar)
Hallowingo Pre-Orders available now!
https://leescornerpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Hallowingo
Volunteer signups
Bake Sale:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4EAEA72BA64-hallowingo2
Event Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4EAEA72BA64-hallowingo3
If you have new toys/party favors/games that you would like to donate for Bingo prizes, please send them to school with your child and place the donations in the box in the office.
Bingo Prizes Needed
Lees Corner Families! If you have extra party favors or unopened gifts that students would enjoy as Bingo prizes at Hallowingo, please send them into the school! There is a bin in the office for collection. If possible, please have then to the school by October 14th, so we can purchase additional prizes as needed. Thank you for your help!
If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Kohne at stephleo20@yahoo.com
PTA News
Toiletries Drive for WFCM 10/11-10/17
Lees Corner graduate and current Eagle Scout Conner Seiler is organizing a toiletries drive for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. According to Conner:
"WFCM is a food/toiletry bank that gives families in need about $350 a month in free groceries. Toiletry items cannot be purchased by people in need using the Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These people are in desperate need of these items, which is why they are so reliant on organizations like WFCM for their toiletry needs. When I recently visited WFCM's location, I saw their toiletry shelves were almost completely barren.
Here is a list of the supplies the beneficiary needs:
Toilet Paper
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Size 6 Diapers
Large size pull-ups (for toddlers)
Bodywash
Lotion
Shaving Cream
Razors
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Kleenex
All items can be sent to school and dropped off the designated box in the front office.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Introduction
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, and the Fairfax County Community
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement
- Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax Community Service Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
- Group and individual prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
- Most importantly, building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement
Resources:
Free Virtual Parent Support Group
Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses
Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms
Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults
Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention
Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Ally Jacobi, MSW
Ajacobi1@fcps.edu
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS)
 Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Virginia Department of Education (VA DOE) has provided the following resources to promote the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new FCC program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.Visit our Free and Reduced-Price Meals website for more information on the criteria to be eligible and how to apply.
Spanish:
El Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP) es un nuevo programa de FCC para reducir los costes de Internet para las familias con niños que han sido elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido en los últimos 12 meses. Las familias que reúnan los requisitos recibirán 30 dólares al mes para los servicios de Internet y un descuento único de hasta 100 dólares para un ordenador portátil, un ordenador de sobremesa o una tableta. Las familias pueden comprobar su elegibilidad y registrarse en AffordableConnectivity.gov o llamando al 877-384-2575.
Visite nuestro sitio web de comidas gratuitas y a precio rebajado para obtener más información sobre los criterios para ser elegible y cómo solicitarlo.
Korean:
무료 및 할인가 급식 대상 학생은 낮은-가격 인터넷 사용 가능 저소득층 연결 프로그램 (ACP) 은 지난 12개월 이내에 무료 또는 할인된 가격의 급식을 제공받은 자녀를 대상으로 해당 자녀 가정의 인터넷 비용을 낮추기 위한 새로운 FCC 프로그램입니다. 자격을 갖춘 가구는 인터넷 서비스에 대해 매월 $30을 지원 받을 수 있으며 노트북, 데스크톱 컴퓨터 또는 태블릿 구매의 경우 일회성 최대 $100 할인을 받으실 수 있습니다. 해당 요건 자격을 확인하시고 싶으시다면 AffordableConnectivity.gov에 등록하거나 877-384-2575로 전화하여 등록할 수 있습니다. 무료 및 할인 가격 급식 웹 사이트를 방문하여 자격 기준 및 신청 방법에 대한 자세한 내용을 확인하십시오.
Donations for Our STEAM Lab
Can You Lend a Hand?
In STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) classes, our students have been busy learning the Engineering Design Process, exploring how the content they learn in the classroom applies to real-world issues, and coming up with innovative ideas to solve problems. Many of our projects require the use of recycled materials or items that you might have around your home.
Please check out the latest things that we need, and see if you can help by donating these items.
- CDs (without the cases)
- Clean, empty cereal boxes (you can collapse them so they take up less room)
- Clean 1 liter plastic bottles
- Paper towel/toilet paper cardboard tubes
If you have any of these items, please send them in with your child or drop them off at the front office. Thank you so much for your help!
 Parent Information Line Available in 8 Languages
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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