 This week Mrs. Ellis and some of her strings students treated the office to a mini performance and brightened our day with music.
January Events
15-21 - Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
16 - MLK Day & School Holiday
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.
22 - Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.
Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
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.
MLK Weekend of Service
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Los estudiantes de FCPS continúan encontrando maneras increíbles de servir a su comunidad mientras construyen habilidades del Perfil de un Graduado como ser un ciudadano ético y global. FCPS está emocionado de colaborar otra vez con Volunteer Fairfax para el próximo fin de semana de servicio de Martin Luther King Jr. del sábado, 14 de enero al lunes, 16 de enero. Esta oportunidad de servicio ayuda a empoderar a los individuos y fortalece a las comunidades mientras honra el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax ofrecerá a la comunidad varias formas de participar, incluidas actividades de voluntariado para estudiantes y adultos de todas las edades. Para obtener más información sobre el Fin de Semana de Servicio de MLK Jr. y las actividades de servicio específicas, visite el sitio web de Volunteer Fairfax.
FCPS 학생들은 도덕적인 글로벌 시민으로서 Portrait of Graduate을 구축하면서 지역 사회에 봉사 할 수 있는 놀라운 방법을 계속 찾고 있습니다. FCPS는 다가오는 마틴 루터 킹 주말 봉사를 위해 페어팩스 자원봉사회와 다시 협력하게 되어 기쁩니다. 1월 14일 토요일부터 1월 16일 월요일에 진행될 예정입니다. 이 봉사 기회는 마틴 루터 킹 박사의 유산을 기리며 개인에게 권한을 부여하고, 지역 사회를 강화하는 데 도움이 될 수 있도록 합니다.
페어팩스 봉사회는 지역 사회가 참여할 수 있는 여러 가지 방법을 모색 및 주최하여 모든 연령대의 학생 및 성인을 위한 자원봉사 활동을 할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 마틴 루터 킹 주말 봉사 및 특정 봉사 활동에 대해 자세히 알아보고 싶으시면 페어팩스 자원봉사회 웹사이트를 방문하시기를 바랍니다. *Portrait of a Graduate - 졸업생 자화상 (FCPS 학생들이 미래의 직장에서 성공할 수 있도록 돕기 위해 능통한 의사 소통자, 협력자, 도덕적인 글로벌 시민, 창조적이고 비판적인 사고자, 목표 지향적이고 회복력을 가진 개인으로 졸업할 수 있도록 기대하는 졸업생이 갖추어야 할 덕목)
Smart Devices in School
Did your child get a smart device during the holidays?
Please remember that while students are in school, they should not use their devices to send or receive messages. Also, they should not be receiving audible alerts. Please check the settings on your child's device to make sure all notifications are turned off.
According to SR&R, students in grades K-6 who bring phones to school must have their phone silenced and in their backpacks for the duration of the school day.
Students may wear smart watches but phone features (texting, internet, calls, etc.) should be off and phone use is prohibited.
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.
Chantilly Tech Fair
Everyone is invited to this special event on Saturday at Chantilly High School. Admission is $5.00, cash only.
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.
Substance Abuse Community Meeting
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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