Fantastic Field Day!
Smiles for their last Field Day before heading off to middle school.
Our 6th grade students had fun with friends during their final Field Day.
Fantastic Field Day
Last week, students at all grade levels had a blast during Field Day 2023! They were able to exercise their physical and mental muscles with so many fun and challenging activities while having fun with friends. We are certain that great memories were made by all, especially our 6th grade students and parents who enjoyed their last Field Day.
HIGH FIVE to Ms. Santino & Ms. Sutor for planning, implementing, and overseeing this incredible event for all students! HOORAH and HUGS to all of our parent volunteers who were willing to be out in the heat supervising students at all of the stations! Field Day would not have been possible without you. WAY to GO to all of our teachers and staff members for preparing our students to have fun and stay safe and for supervising and supporting in countless ways! #GrowingForwardTogether #ONELCESfamily
To see more pictures of Field Day and to post your own pictures, go to our private Facebook page.
WordMasters Winners
The WordMasters Challenge™ is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words, and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically.
Competing in the Blue Division of the WordMasters Challenge™, sixth grade student Cecilia Frank achieved an outstanding individual cumulative score of 58 out of 60 on this year’s challenge earning her Highest Honors this year. Students who earned Highest Honors scored within the top 10-15 students in the country at the same grade level and division! We are so proud of your accomplishment, Cecilia!
We also had many students scoring High Honors (top 2% in the country). These students included sixth graders: Sami Hagy, Camden Le, Ayden Martinez, Alli Modzelewski, Alexander Serrano, and Hannah Strenglein; fifth graders: Azerin Azarsina, Gioia Chang, Viktor Gmerek, Ushna Rahman, Shashaank Thammishetti, Henry Wilhelm, and Ella Wilke; fourth graders: Kate Li, Emma Mecham, and Suleiman Sultanbik; and third graders: Anika Bhattacharya, Clare Frank, Lexi Miller, and Paul Steuter. Please join us in congratulating these hardworking students!
June Events
- June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
- In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are and free to be their authentic self. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
- Tuesday, June 6
- CHS Senior Walk-Through at Lees Corner, 1:45 PM
- Wednesday, June 7
- Kindergarten Patriotic Performance, 9:30 AM, Cafeteria
- Thursday, June 8
- Strings Spring Concert, 6:00 PM, Gym
- Friday, June 9
- Monday, June 12
- Wednesday, June 14
- FINAL Fun Fit Friday of the year!
- Thursday, June 15
- 6th Grade Promotion Party
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Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School
- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- 2-hour early dismissal at 1:35 PM
- Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth
- Monday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
Final Fun Fit Fridays for 22-23
We have just two more Fun Fit Friday days this school year, Friday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 14. Let's hit the track together and finish strong!
LCES' Teachers & Staff are Terrific!
Let FCPS Know About It!
If you want to thank someone at Lees Corner for all they have done for your child and others this year, you don't need to spend money on a gift. Thank Yous are free!
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Lunch Menu for the Last Week of School
Monday, 6/12 - nachos with cheese and/or meat
Tuesday, 6/13 - orange chicken with rice
Wednesday, 6/14 - mac & cheese or cheese sticks with marinara sauce
Thursday, 6/15 - orange chicken with rice
Friday, 6/16 - PIZZA!
Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.
Last chance for a yearbook!
To sign up to receive one of the limited number of extra yearbooks, please complete this form. 6th graders requests for a yearbook will be honored first.
Yearbooks will be $20 cash only and will be given out the last week of school with 6th graders getting theirs first.
This sign up is not a guarantee of getting one of the yearbooks. They will be offered first come, first serve based on the signup.
Health Room News: End of Year Student Medication Pickup
PARENTS ONLY must pick-up all medications no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 16.
- Medications may also be picked up prior to June 16 during health room hours: 8:45 am – 3:30 pm.
- Medication left in the Health Room after 2:00 p.m. on June 16 cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
- REMINDER: New medication authorization forms are required for each new school year. Forms at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms
- QUESTIONS (?) call 703-227-3510
ST Math Parent Training
Are you in search of summer math learning for your child? We have answers!
In collaboration with the FCPS Family Resource Center, the FCPS Math Office is offering a FREE webinar for parents on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 7-8 p.m.
This webinar is designed to provide families of students currently in grades K-6 with resources to continue their math learning over the summer utilizing ST Math.
During this session participants will learn how to log on and navigate the tool, discuss how students can work more independently, and how families can support their students.
We encourage families to register! The registration information is found in this attached flier.
ATTENDANCE: Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Community Newsletter
Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.
In this newsletter, you will find information on:
- Health fairs and places for free physicals during the summer.
- Rec Pac information – Spaces still available.
- Information on who to contact during the summer.
Order School Supplies NOW for Next School Year!
School Supply Sales have begun! Every kit purchased supports the Lees Corner PTA. See the attached flier for additional information.
Lees Corner Elementary supply kits will be available to purchase online from May 24th– June 16th.
You can order your kit from The Write Stuff and it will be delivered right to school in time for the Open House before school starts. How convenient!
Easy Ordering Instructions
1) Go to www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/leescorner
2) Select grade level (Don’t forget you’re ordering for next school year!!)
3) Enter student’s name.
4) Review kit contents; make modifications if desired.
5) Follow prompts to check out or continue shopping.
What a Cool Spirit Night!
We had a great time at Brusters's Ice Cream on Thursday night! Thank you to our amazing PTA for planning this special event and introducing many of us to this local shop that serves so many unique and delicious flavors.
It was so wonderful to see so many families at this event. Thank you for supporting our school! A BIG, BIG thank you to all the staff members who showed up to help scoop, serve, and socialize. It is our relationships that make our community and our school so strong and special! #ONELCESfamily
To see some photos from the event, go to our private Facebook page.
Test Results Available Soon
In late May, caregivers began receiving reports for assessments their students completed this spring. Not sure what assessments your student took this year? A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022.
Go online or contact your student's school for additional information about student assessments.
How to Support Your Child’s Success
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessment score reports.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
 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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