After reading the books Birds by Kevin Henkes and There’s a Bird on my Head by Mo Willems to students, our librarian, Mrs. Dunbar, helped students make bird feeders.
February Events
February is Black History Month.
This is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
20 - Presidents Day (Holiday)
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 Kindness Spirit Week
Next week, Lees Corner will be participating in Virginia Kindness Week to celebrate and recognize the impact kindness has on everyone! Below is the link to our scheduled spirit week which includes a “Kindness Challenge Idea Bank”. Students, staff and families are encouraged to join in and share their acts of kindness on the PTA Facebook Page!
LCES Kindness Spirit Week: 2/13-2/17
Honoring Black History
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Our Lees Corner library has a good selection of books by Black authors and illustrators. If you would like help selecting a book for your child, contact our librarian, Leslie Dunbar, at ladunbar@fcps.edu.
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana es una celebración anual de los logros de los Afroamericanos y un tiempo para reconocer su papel central en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones, y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS. Aprenda más sobre el mes de la Historia Afroamericana.
흑인 역사의 달은 매년 아프리카계 미국인의 업적을 축하하고 미국 역사 속에서 이들의 업적과 역사를 기념하는 달입니다. FCPS에서 기념하는 유산의 달, 기념행사, 전통에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오. 흑인 역사의 달에 대해 자세히 알아보세요
Arrive on Time
Please remember that students should be in classrooms by 8:50 am when the bell rings. Students arriving at 8:50 AM or later will be marked tardy. The doors open at 8:35 am for students to go to their classrooms.
It’s important to start to a child’s day with normal routines and getting to school on time will help them transition to the classroom. Students who arrive late miss important announcements, directions, and instruction. Thank you for your part in ensuring your child arrives to school on time.
Art Assistants
Our Art teachers are looking for parent volunteers to help frame and hang artwork. If you are interested, please use this link and sign up. Thank you!
One School, One Book…
Coming Soon!
It’s back!! We are excited to announce the fifth annual One School, One Book program at Lees Corner! Please check next week’s News You Choose as well as the PTA Facebook Group for this year’s title and ordering information. We will accept orders via a Google form between February 17th and 24th. If you aren’t familiar with the program, you can learn more here. Questions? Email Mrs. Poole at bcpoole@fcps.edu. We can’t wait to get started!
Community Resources
In this newsletter, you will find information and resources on the following:
- CDC No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator
- Black History Month - Unite, Uplift and Celebrate
- The Cornerstones Winter Coat Closet
- Drive Through Fresh Food Distribution
- "Building Resilient Communities and Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences"
Thank you to our parent liaison, Andrea Ramalheira, for putting this information together for us!
Looking for a Monitor and Substitute Teachers
Are you interested in working for FCPS? Lees Corner is in need of substitutes and a classroom monitor. If you are interested and would like to know more, please email Matt Miller, Administrative Assistant, at mrmiller@fcps.edu.
 Parent Liaison
We are so pleased to now have a parent liaison working with us at Lees Corner! She is here to support every family find services and support. You can find Ms. Andrea Ramalheira in the Lees Corner office on Tuesday afternoons and all day on Fridays. You can reach her anytime via email at aeramalheira@fcps.edu.
Eating Disorders Parent Information
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2022),
“Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Eating disorders are not fads or phases, and can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.”
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a webpage with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at the following link:
https://www.fcps.edu/node/37440
 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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