 Honoring Our Scouts
This week we were honored to have an Arrow of Light (AOL) Graduation and Crossover ceremony at Lees Corner The Arrow of Light Graduation and Crossover ceremony is to honor Cub Scouts who have earned Cub Scout's highest rank. After earning the Arrow of Light, the Cub Scout is ready to become a Boy Scout (Scouts BSA). The Arrow of Light plaque is given in recognition of the Cub Scout's accomplishments as he graduates from Cub Scouting.
We had 16 Cub Scouts graduate, many who are 5th graders at LCES. Congratulations to these students!
A Note from Music
As we continue to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, we want to highlight some activities we are doing in various grade levels.
In our 3rd grade classes we have been learning to play the recorder and play with a good tone. We also enjoyed a double circle folk dance called “Little Shoemaker.”
Our 5th graders have been working hard, learning to play the ukulele, both melodies and chords. They also recently did a Mexican stick dance.
Our 6th graders have been playing challenging pieces of music on the barred instruments, playing several parts at a time.
Our adapted Music classes have been working on improving our singing, playing, and movement skills. We listen to lots of different types of music, responding to the music with movement, and by naming what we hear.
Spring Break
All FCPS schools will be closed for Spring Break which is April 3-7.
Spring Break COVID Test Distribution
If your family is planning to travel or attend large gatherings over spring break, and you would like to ensure your child is healthy before returning to school, please contact us at 703-227-3500 to obtain a test kit in advance of spring break. Please note, testing is NOT required for students to return to school after break. However, you may want to test your student if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Distribución de Kits de Prueba de COVID para las Vacaciones de Primavera
Si su familia está planeando viajar o asistir a grandes reuniones durante las vacaciones de primavera y le gustaría asegurarse de que su hijo está sano antes de regresar a la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros en 703-227-3500 para obtener una prueba de COVID-19 antes de las vacaciones de primavera. Tenga en cuenta que las pruebas NO son obligatorias para que los estudiantes regresen a la escuela después de las vacaciones. Sin embargo, es posible que desee probar su estudiante si son sintomáticos o han estado expuestos a alguien con COVID-19. Los kits se distribuirán por orden de llegada.
 STEAM News
In celebration of Pi Day, our 6th graders collaborated with Ms. Cowett’s and Ms. Lane’s classes to create a paper chain as a visual representation of the number π (pi). Students followed a color code, in which each color represented a different digit. In the end, the students assembled a paper chain that represented the first 2,347 digits of π. It was a fun way to explore the irrational number with an unplugged coding challenge!
Saul Paul Coming to Lees Corner
On March 27th, 2023 your students will have the opportunity to attend a Saul Paul Assembly. Saul Paul is a Grammy Award nominated artist who has garnered an international reputation as a musician with a message. Part rapper/part singer-songwriter, Saul Paul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar, and his pedal loop to create a love show that is nothing less than experience. Be sure to ask your kids about it when they come home on the 27th.
On Time Arrival
Our school doors open at 8:35 a.m. The bell rings at 8:50 a.m. and students are expected to be in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:50 a.m. Please plan your arrival to allow for time for your child to walk to their classroom.
The kiss and ride line can get long especially on cloudy or rainy days, please plan ahead for these conditions, so your child will arrive on time.
Spring After School Activities
Registration will open next week. Activities start after Spring Break.
Mondays:
Pottery by Mudskippers Pottery starts Monday, 4/10
Taekwondo by Master Shin’s Power Taekwondo starts Monday 4/10
Tuesdays:
Go Time Scrimmage and Game Day by Overtime Athletics starts Thursday 4/11
STE(A)M by iSTEAM After School starts Tuesday 4/11
Wednesdays:
Intro to Game Design by STEM exCEL starts Wednesday 4/19
Cooking by iCook After School starts Wednesday 4/12
Thursdays:
Shooting Stars Soccer by Overtime Athletics starts Thursday 4/20
Fridays:
Drama ongoing
Chess ongoing
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
For more information and start the registration process, please visit our website and complete the intake form.
We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area. Please encourage them to visit our website or contact our Registrar, Jill Boddie, for enrollment information. She can be reached at 703-227-3500 or at jwboddie@fcps.edu.
Art Helpers
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!
 Spring Book Fair
The Spring Book Fair will be here in April. Stay tuned for more information. If you have questions, contact librarian Leslie Dunbar at ladunbar@fcps.edu
Yearbook Orders
You may now place an order for our Lees Corner 2022-2023 Yearbook. The cost is $15.00 and orders are due by April 19th. Information on how to order is included in this attached flier.
LCES Renovation Community Meeting
Planning and design for the renovation of Lees Corner Elementary School is underway and we would like to hear from you. Join us for a community meeting on March 29 to learn more about the project and design process to date and share your views on the project and design process. Public feedback will be shared with the Fairfax County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, School Board, and FCPS staff on the community’s view of the project and design process to date. Please be aware, at this stage in the design and construction process, no major changes may be made but small adjustments may be considered.
The March 29 community meeting will be in the school cafeteria, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Language interpretation will be provided based on the availability of interpretation staff.
Learn more about the Lees Corner Elementary School project.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Changing our state of consciousness is part of the human experience (kids spinning in circles to induce dizziness, meditation, runner’s high, and more) but using substances has more negative than positive side effects.
Click here for more information on FCPS' Substance Abuse Prevention services.
Girls' Basketball Camp
The CHS Athletic Boosters are sponsoring a summer basketball camp for girls.
OTA Summer Camp Registration
Overtime Athletics will once again run a summer sports camp right here at Lees Corner and registration is now open. Register your child by March 31st to take advantage of special "Early Bird" pricing. Click here for more information.
Community Resources for Families
Click here to find information on Spring Break food distribution; food, financial, and medical assistance; parenting classes; and affordable internet connectivity.
Click below for a March message from our parent liaison:
March Message
 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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