Calendar Reminder: Early Release & Student Holiday
Students have an early release on Thursday, March 2. There is no school for students on Friday, March 3, due to a school planning day. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
Fun Fit Fridays Resume on March 10
“Fun-Fit- Fridays (or F3)” will resume on Friday, March 10 from 8:10-8:35 AM and run through June 2. If you participated in the fall, you do not need to submit a permission form again. If you did not participate in the fall and would like to participate in the spring, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 8.
Fun Fit Fridays is a token reward program. Each student-participant is issued a running card to keep track of his or her laps and total miles over the course of the year. Students run/walk as many laps as possible in the 25-minute time period every Friday morning. After a student completes one lap around the track, an adult marks the student’s card. Each completed running card totals 30 laps, or 5 miles. Students receive a toe token each time they complete 5 miles. After 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles, students receive a number token representing the miles completed.
This is an excellent opportunity for your children to meet new friends, enjoy the benefits of running/walking, and develop an appreciation for fitness. We hope this program builds self-confidence and improves fitness levels among our students and within the community. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Last Call: One School, One Book
Calling all superheroes! Lees Corner Elementary will embark on our fifth annual school-wide book club called One School, One Book. If you choose to participate, your family will receive a copy of Almost Super, a fantastic adventure that encourages realizing your full potential and being the best that you can be! This year, we are pleased to announce that the cost of the books will be fully funded by LCES! Please see the attached flier for additional information about the program. You can place your orders via this Google form TODAY, Friday, February 24th!
Coming Soon: 6th Grade Basketball Game
Our 6th Grade Lees Corner vs Oak Hill Basketball Game is on Friday, March 17th!
Our coaches and players have been hard at work practicing for the annual basketball game! Join us for March's most exciting basketball game at March 17th, 2023 at 6pm at Chantilly High School for Lees Corner and Oak Hill to face off once again.
Tickets will go on sale on March 1st on Memberhub. Tickets are $15/family or $5/person. Pep Band and Pep Squad members enter for free, but family members will need tickets.
Volunteer signups will be out soon. Tshirts and spirit items will be sold at the game.
GO Lees Corner!!
Franklin Band and Orchestra Camp
Rising 5th - 9th grade students are invited to participate in the summer Franklin Band and Orchestra Camp which will be held June 21 through July 14th. More information is available in this flyer.
Webinars and Events for Parents
FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. The PRC will present the following webinars and in-person events in March:
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SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!: Friday, March 3, at 9 a.m. Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services, students in grades 2-6 will be able to share sibling experiences, receive peer support, play games, and more. This event takes place at Providence Community Center.
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IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families: Monday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. The Department of Special Services will provide resources for families including an overview of the FCPS Special Education Enhancement Plan, and updated policies and procedures.
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Neurodiversity at Middle School: Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Kristen Haynor, a neurodiversity specialist, will share strategies on setting your child up for success (no matter how their brain functions), advocating for your child, and collaborating with your child’s school.
Click on the titles above to register.
Community Resources for Families
Read this newsletter for information on food banks, a heart health fair, and more.
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Our parent liaison, Andrea Ramalheira, now has a work cell phone where you can reach her via phone or text! Remember, she speaks English and Spanish.
 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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