 We hope that all of you have enjoyed your Winter Break and the snow days! We want to send out a huge thank you to our custodial team for their hard work clearing the school grounds. We are so appreciative because we were able to safely accept students upon their return.
We are excited to have our students back in the classroom and ready to learn. As we return, please remember that the end of the second quarter is just a few short weeks away, January 28th. We encourage you to continue to support your child's learning by reviewing their assignments, attending school events/meetings, and communicating with their teachers. Let's make the remainder of the quarter a successful one!
Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Hutchinson
What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Upcoming Holiday/Observances
- PTA News
- Join the Eco Team
- Family Math Week
- Remaining Early Release Mondays
- Chantilly Band Day
 National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
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January 19th - Orthodox Epiphany. FCPS has designated Orthodox Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day.
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January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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January 29th - Lunar New Year. FCPS has designated Lunar New Year as a religious and cultural observance day. This year, Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
 LCES PTA Dining Day
Dining Day on Wednesday 1/15 at Big Buns in Franklin Farm from 4-8pm.
Lees Corner vs Oak Hill 6th Grade Basketball Game
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for two volunteers who would be willing to join our Basketball Game committee and be the game day Spiritwear Lead and Volunteer Lead. Ideal volunteers are parents of 5th graders and below so that 6th grade parents can watch their kids play! Interested volunteers should email the PTA at leescornerpta@gmail.com.
Basketball Game Sign-Up Form
Basketball Game Sign-Up Form (see attached). Deadline to sign up is 1/17.
6th Grade Basketball T-Shirt Design Contest
Be a part of Lees Corner history by designing our 2025 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 “2025”
- 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 2 colors
SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FEB 14, 2025.
Join the Eco Team! Help to plan the environmental agenda for our school. We will be carrying out conservation activities for our school. We meet on Mondays at school from 3:45-4:30, starting on January 27 and going through April 21. The room location will be emailed to participants. This activity is for grades 2-6. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/x7e3jypZRbtpK6Gr6
 MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community.
There are 4 more Early Release Mondays this year. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
You will receive a confirmation email from the school the week prior to the early release.
Band Parents!
Chantilly Band Day is coming!
When: Jan 29th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Franklin Middle Middle School
Who: All 6th grade band students in the Chantilly pyramid are invited.
Staff: FCPS Band teachers in the Chantilly pyramid, including middle and high school teachers and band student volunteers.
Google SIGN UP FORM
Sign your 6th grader before Jan 17th. This is a drop-off event, but you MUST sign up using the link before the event. Students will learn new music, get a free t-shirt and a free pizza lunch is provided. Parents and families are invited to a casual performance from 12:30-1:00pm where students will perform the music they learned that morning. It’s a VERY fulfilling instructional experience for these students and a great use of time on that random Wednesday teacher workday, Jan 29th. PLEASE consider signing-up your 6th grade band student. 6th graders ONLY!
(*this is an optional event* for 6th grade band students only)
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