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We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! This week we were happy to welcome back our staff and students for the first week of 2023.
This time of year provides us all an opportunity to reflect and share our hopes for the future. We are excited to continue doing great things at Lees Corner as we enter this new calendar year. Special thanks to school staff, PTA, and families for joining us and for making our fall events possible! The PTA provides many wonderful opportunities to connect and support our school community!
We are thrilled to continue expanding our family engagement opportunities this winter and spring and look forward to sharing these upcoming events with you. We know 2023 has many great things in store for all of us.
Published Authors
In the fall, every 1st grade student wrote and illustrated a story about one of their family's traditions. The teachers then had the stories published in a book entitled, Our Family Traditions. We are so proud of our student authors!
You can see a copy of the book on display in the office.
January Events
Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about Mentoring Month.
7 - Orthodox Christmas
Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who they believe to be the son of God. Learn more facts about Christmas from National Geographic Kids.
16 - MLK Day
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
25-27 Quarter End, Early Release and Student holiday/Staff Development/Teacher Work Day
As a reminder, Wednesday, Jan. 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students.
Schools will be closed for students Thursday, Jan. 26, for a staff development day and Friday, Jan. 27, for a teacher workday.
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
The Yearbook Committee is looking for your help!! This year we would like to give you a chance to “Design the Cover” for the yearbook. Your design should be based on our school theme “Growing Forward, Together #ONELCESFamily.” As you capture the many activities that occur at Lees Corner, you must include the name of the school and year as part of your design. All entries are due on or before Friday, January 20th!
See the attached flyer for more information.
Winter After School Activities
Sign Up Now!
If the links do not work, please cut and paste the address into the browser, or right click and choose "Go to https://..." If you have any questions, please email lcesafterschoolenrichment@gmail.com.
Mondays:
Pottery https://tinyurl.com/LeesCornerWinter2023 starts Monday, 1/9 (FULL)
Tuesdays:
Basketball https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/office/nova starts Tues 1/24
Wednesdays:
Cooking https://www.icookafterschool.com/events/lees-cornerstarts Weds 2/1 (FULL)
Thursdays:
Sports Spectacular https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/office/nova starts Thurs 1/19
Fridays:
Drama https://notjustdance.net/after-school-program/starts Friday, 1/6
Chess https://chessacademy.com/products/lees-corner-chess-club starts Fri 2/24
6th Grade Basketball T-Shirt
Design Contest
Be a part of Lees Corner history by designing our 2023 6th Grade basketball game t-shirt! Students from all grades can enter.
One winning design will be selected and the winner will receive a free t-shirt!
GUIDELINES:
- Must include the words "Lees Corner" and the year "2023"
- 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 1, 2023.
Stress Management & Coping Skills
Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs. Learn how goal setting can improve family relationships in this article.
FCPS is dedicated to providing parents and community members with the most accurate and up-to-date information on youth substance use, prevention, addiction, interventions and available supports. Please join us and our partners from the Fairfax County Police Department and Community Services Board as we discuss these topics as well as the ongoing opioid crisis. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:
- Alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid.
- List what you can do as a caregiver.
- How to identify and connect with community resources.
The next parent night is scheduled for Monday, 1/30 at Chantilly HS from 6-8 PM. See this flyer for more information.
6th Grade Lees Corner vs. Oak Hill Basketball Game!
The game is scheduled for Friday, March 17th, 2023 at Chantilly High School. Practices are 2x/week and start the week of January 17th.
6th Graders can play basketball.
5-6th Graders can play in the band.
4-6th Graders can join the pep squad.
ALL families are invited to the game to cheer us on!
Permission slips for the 6th Grade Basketball game came home this week. The form can also be filled out online at: https://forms.gle/JijCQ4Q1auffwpZY8
(If the links do not work, please cut and paste the address into the browser.)
 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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