LCES Summer Edition #2

Open House 24-25

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Early Release Mondays

As you may have heard, the Virginia Literacy Act requires Elementary Teachers (classroom, special education, and ESOL) to complete approximately 27 hours of training focused on the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy during the 2024-2025 school year.

As a result, Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below. 

Lees Corner will dismiss at 12:35 PM on the following days:

  • September 23
  • October 28
  • November 25
  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 19

Please visit FCPS' webpage  for detailed information about early release Mondays


Parental Consent Forms

Please review and complete the required Digital Resource Consent Form, and any other required and optional forms, for each of your children by logging into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). 

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. View Fairfax County Public Schools' list of Elementary Digital Resources to learn more.

Families can log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVue credentials.

Need Help?  View Digital Consent Parent Directions.

Forms available include:

School Counseling Opt-out

Digital Resources Consent 

SEL Screener Opt-Out

Family Life Education Opt-out

SOL Retest Permission

Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations


Free and Reduced Meals

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications for School Year 24-25

Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application linked here prior to the start of school on August 19th.

La Solicitud de Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Rebajado Aplique en Linea

Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced-Price Meal application numbers. 

Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact the office at 703-322-3100.


Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct by September 3rd.


Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department is offering immunization clinics by appointment only. These are open to all Fairfax County Students. Call 703-246-7100 to make an appointment. Click for the full list of times and locations.


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