Happy Thanksgiving!

School is closed November 22nd - November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. We hope all families have a wonderful and relaxing time catching up with loved ones and we wish everyone safe travels. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Winter Warm Tree

Looking for a way to celebrate World Kindness Week? Help our community stay warm this winter! SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter wear (coats, hats, gloves, scarves) between November 13^th-December 1^st. Please drop off your donations at our warm tree located in the main hallway near the library overlook.

AAP Full-Time Referral Deadline

This is a reminder that the deadline for submitting AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Services Referral Forms (grades 2-6) is December 15.  If you decide to refer, please be sure to explain why you feel your child NEEDS full-time advanced academic services.  All forms and optional paperwork should be digital (only PDF or JPG attachments) and emailed directly to Nicole Pierce at nlpierce@fcps.edu .

Here are some guidelines to remember:

• Referral Form (required):  https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional):  https://www.fcps.edu//sites/default/files/media/forms/AAPParentGuardianQuestionnaire.pdf
• 2 pages total of work samples (optional)
• Work samples are items you have at home that show the student’s academic potential.  Do not ask the classroom teacher for samples.
• Work samples should represent academic potential.  So while artwork is nice, it does not represent a need for advanced academic services.
• Do not submit rewards, certifications, letters of recommendation.
• Only 2 pages of 8 ½ x 11 pages.  You may resize your samples to fit 2 per page if needed.  No more than 2 per page is recommended as it becomes difficult to see.
• No videos or 3-D representations allowed.

Please make note of the December 15th deadline.  Any materials submitted after this date will not be accepted per county deadline. 

**If your child took the CogAT this fall, please do not wait for scores before submitting a referral file.  It’s possible that we may not receive these scores before the December referral deadline.

For more information about the Advanced Academic Program and the screening process, you may also wish to visit the AAP website at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students . 

Merry Little Christmas Party

The Fairfax County Police Department are teaming up with a couple of local churches to have a Merry Little Christmas Party on December 16th from 2-4pm. 

The first 100 registrants will receive a backpack with additional supplies in conjunction with other items/gifts and activities. Registration can be made via the QR code or the link at the bottom of the flyer.

They are planning to have a Spanish speaking translator there as well. 

Stay Connected to LCES

Follow us on Twitter @Lees_Corner_ES to see tweets and retweets with information and resources.

Join the Lees Corner Elementary School group on Facebook. This is a private group available only to LCES families and staff. The group is managed by the PTA but membership and dues are NOT required to join this group.

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