|
On Wednesday, the students enjoyed a Tinker Day, which they earned by consistently exhibiting positive behaviors in class. It is a day of free-building with various STEAM toys and materials. Some of the students built a city with Keva planks and then simulated an earthquake by shaking the table. Others built impressive towers with Crazy Forts, complicated roller coasters with marble runs, and unique buildings and vehicles with Legos. The next Tinker Day that the students work towards will include coding activities and technology.
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete school year calendar.
Volunteer with Give Together
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. The school division is excited to collaborate with Volunteer Fairfax for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Students and families can volunteer on Monday, January 15, at Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together event. It is designed to engage families with children (ages 5-12) in service learning. Projects will include a food drive, assembling caring kits for community members who need support, making no-tie fleece blankets for veterans, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare.
We’ve noticed a recent rise in cases of RSV, the flu, COVID, and other viruses among students and staff. To encourage a healthy learning environment for everyone, we kindly ask that you please monitor your child's health daily for any signs of illness such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, or fatigue. If they are experiencing any of these symptoms, please keep them home from school and consult a healthcare professional. As a staff, we are also mindful of these same criteria for work attendance. In addition, we will continue to practice rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols throughout the school. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
-
Spanish: Mantenerse Saludable Durante la Temporada de Resfriados y Gripe Los casos de RSV, gripe y otros virus aumentan durante esta época del año. Es importante que los estudiantes se laven las manos con frecuencia y se cubran al toser y estornudar. Favor de monitorear la salud de sus hijos diariamente y mantenerlos en casa si están enfermos. Visite la página web de FCPS para Consejos sobre la Salud y Seguridad.
-
Korean: 이번 감기/독감 계절에 건강 유지하기
RSV, 독감 및 기타 바이러스는 이맘때 자주 증가합니다. 학생들은 정기적으로 손을 씻고 기침과 재채기를 할 때는 가리고 하는 것이 중요합니다. 매일 자녀의 건강 상태를 관찰하고, 아플 경우 집에 머물게 하십시오. 더 많은 정보를 원하시면 FCPS의 건강 및 안전 가이드 웹페이지를 방문하세요.
Lees Corner ES is having a Family Science Night brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation. On February 20th from 6-7pm be at Lees Corner ES for a fun night of learning and hands-on science activities funded by the Asha Jyothi Foundation. Admission is free and there will be a lot of fun for the whole family! Please note students will not be admitted without an adult.
January 15: FCPS Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
January 16: Rescheduled- Virtual PTA Meeting
January 25: FCPS 2-Hour Early Release Day
January 26: Student Holiday (FCPS Teacher Workday)
February 7: LCES Parent Coffee: SEL Screener & MTSS
February 19: FCPS Holiday (President's Day)
February 20: LCES Family Science Night
 
Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Registration form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at jwboddie@fcps.edu or 703-227-3500.
For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten
We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area.
Beginning in late January, Lees Corner Elementary will embark on our sixth annual school-wide book club called One School, One Book. If you choose to participate, your family will receive a copy of A Boy Called Bat, a sweet story that teaches us how to be perceptive, patient, and accepting. This year, we are pleased to announce that the cost of the books will be fully funded by LCES! Please see the attached flyer for additional information about the program. You can place your orders via this Google form anytime on or before Friday, January 12th!
Permission slips for the 6th grade basketball game went home this week!
The game will be on 4/12/2024, 6pm at Chantilly HS.
Turn the form back to your child's teacher before 1/19 or fill it out online here:
https://forms.gle/ATMUzpkCmSf4haaZA
Practices start 1/22:
Girls: Mon/Wed 5-6pm
Boys: Tues/Thur 5-6pm
4th-6th graders may also sign up for Cheer/Pep Squad.
All band members are automatically part of the Pep Band! Band members can play basketball or do cheer/pep squad as well as be in the band.
Be a part of Lees Corner history by designing our 2024 6th Grade basketball game t-shirt! Students from all grades can enter.
One winning design will be selected by the 6th grade class and the winner will receive a free t-shirt!
GUIDELINES:
- Must include the words "Lees Corner" and the year "2024"
- Design is for the front of the t-shirt only
- Avoid fine detail
- If submitting a hand drawing, use pencil or black marker on white paper, no larger than 8.5x11".
- Digital designs are acceptable, and should be printed on 8.5x11" paper to be submitted. Save your digital file.
- Write your name and your teacher's name on the back of your submission.
- Multiple designs may be submitted.
- The final design may have a maximum of two colors.
SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FEB 15, 2024.
Lees Corner parent Ujval Gandhi is generously giving his time to teach a 10 week class for coding. This opportunity will be FREE and open to kids in 4th-6th grades.
Due to the anticipated demand, a Google Form (https://forms.gle/QEniwU7L6bQiV2aTA) for interested students will be opened on Monday, January 8th at 10am. Any interested families may fill out the interest form at that time but you are not registered until you receive a confirmation email.
The class will run Mondays, Feb 5th until Apr 29th, from 3:45-4:45pm at Lees Corner, in the cafeteria.
https://forms.gle/QEniwU7L6bQiV2aTA
See this flyer for more details.
Click here to read our latest community newsletter with information on resources to support families.
This edition has information on the following:
- Family Science Night
- Free Distribution of Food
- Emotional Support Line
- Youth Services Events
- Adult Services Events
- DMV Connect
 |
|
|
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. |
|
