We are excited for all that Fall and October bring to our school community. We look forward to our first parent coffee and upcoming Hallowingo events. We also want to wish a Happy Rosh Hashanah to those that celebrated yesterday.
Last week we shared our first renovation transition for grades 4-6 to the modular units. Classroom teachers will be sharing images and details regarding this transition. Thanks for your support, grace, and patience as we explore this new phase for Lees Corner. Please stay tuned for more information regarding a design and contruction community meeting. Please use the link below for additional details:
VaRonica Sloan, Principal
Jennifer Hutchinson, Assistant Principal
What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
- Early Release Monday, October 28th
- Early Dismissal Procedures
- Attendance Tip
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- Schoolwide Directory
- Hallowingo Donations
- Hallowingo Volunteers Needed
- Parent Coffee
- Chantilly High School Haunted House
- Frying Pan Farm Park Fall Carnival
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October 28 - Early Release Monday/Dismissal at 12:35pm - Find more information on early release Mondays at this LINK.
See the full school year calendar at this link.
As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. Our second early release is October 28th. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.
Please complete this form by October 14, 2024. We need an updated form for every student because there were several changes to original parent choices, and we want to make sure we have October as up to date as possible for the safety of everyone. We request that no changes are made after Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Please email the Lees Corner Attendance email at leescorneresattendance@fcps.edu if you are going to pick your child up early.
The office will know of the early departure and the pickup will be easier and quicker for both you and the office.
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
National Bullying Prevention Month October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Spanish:
Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso “Bullying” Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso "Bullying". Para poder desarrollar un entendimiento común del "Bullying", a continuación se encuentra la definición de FCPS.
El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como: "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".
Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.
Disability History and Awareness Month In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Spanish: Mes de la Historia y la Concienciación sobre la Discapacidad
Durante el mes de octubre, las actividades de concienciación e historia de la discapacidad ofrecen la oportunidad de crear una mayor conciencia pública sobre las personas con discapacidad, con el objetivo de lograr la plena inclusión en nuestra comunidad.
The company who handles our school-wide directory has switched to an online-only model. Rather than going through the lengthy opt-in process, please make an account and update/add your family and child’s information. If you made an account last year, it will still be active but you’ll need to update your child’s grade and teacher information. Given that they are no longer offering a hard copy, an account will be required in order to view the directory.
Please follow this link to log in/create and account and access the directory:
https://leescornerpta.membershiptoolkit.com
Thank you,
Lees Corner PTA
Hallowingo is coming up on Friday, October 25! We are currently requesting prize donations for the BINGO game. Any small gift item or leftover party favor items would be greatly appreciated! Please drop off donations in the Lees Corner front office. Thanks for your support!
Our annual Hallowingo event is just around the corner, and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers to bake for the Hallowingo bake sale and to assist with various tasks at the event itself. Teens can earn service hours by baking or volunteering, and the PTA will sign off on these hours.
Note: Teen volunteers must have at least one adult volunteer with them at their assigned station.
If you're interested in baking, helping at the event, or both, please sign up using the links below. We appreciate your support in making this event a success!
Thank you, LCES PTA
Bake Sale:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EACAF22A2FF2-51283480-bake/164469911#/
Event Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A922ABFCC61-51448777-hallowingo#/
Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com
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