What's Happening at LCES?!
January 19th - Orthodox Epiphany.
FCPS has designated Orthodox Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on this day, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
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.
 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.
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Janet McFadden, at Jamcfadden@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
Lees Corner vs Oak Hill 6th Grade Basketball Game
Sign Up for the 6th Grade Basketball Team
🏀 Want to represent Lees Corner in the infamous LCES vs Oak Hill 6th grade basketball game? Students can Sign up for the 6th Grade Basketball Team here!
- 6th graders can sign up to play basketball and play in the pep-band.
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5th and 6th graders can play in the pep band.
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4th, 5th, and 6th graders can be in the dance/cheer pep squad; those that participate in pep-squad may not play in the game.
If you forgot to send in the paper sign up, there’s still time! Follow the above link to sign up for basketball, pep band, and pep squad. Basketball player and pep band sign ups are due tonight! Pep squad sign ups are being extended slightly until further notice.
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.
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.
January Sponsored Indoor Play Date
This FREE event is open to all LCES families (not just PTA members), so bring the whole crew!
When: Sunday 01/26 2pm-3pm
Where: The nZone (14550 Lee Rd. Chantilly, VA)
Sign Up: To ensure your spot in case we reach occupancy limits.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A8A922ABFCC61-54467223-ptaindoor
To make the playdate even more fun, children are encouraged to bring toys to share with their peers! Please note that this is not a drop-off event—parents must stay with their children—and it will also be a snack-free event, so plan accordingly.
 Beginning in early February, Lees Corner Elementary will embark on our seventh annual school-wide book club called One School, One Book. If you choose to participate, your family will receive a copy of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, a puzzle-ridden tale that embraces the power of teamwork. Readers will be enthralled with the magical world created within this fun-filled adventure! Please read the attached flyer for more information about the program.
We are pleased to announce that the cost of the books will be fully funded by LCES. Please note that only one book per family can be ordered. You can place your orders via this Google form anytime on or before Wednesday, January 22nd! Here is a flyer for more details.
 **Programs are at the school from 3:45 to 4:45pm
**SACC kids will go from class to the club and back to SACC
**Please Note** Every effort has been made to take into account early release days and holidays as well as school functions; however, our school is under ongoing construction and dates may change or cancel due to this construction. Your patience is appreciated.
Mondays:
- Kids in Motion Hip Hop Grades K-5
- www.novakidsinmotion.com
- Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24,4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12, 6/2, 6/9
- $167 PTA Members, $177 Non PTA Members
- Magic with Joe Romano Grades 1-6
- STEM exCEL Comic Book Illustration Grades 1-6
Tuesdays:
- Master Shin’s Power Taekwondo Grades K-6
- https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store
- Dates: 2/8, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
- $135 PTA Pledge Members, $150 Non PTA Members
- Arts & Learning For Kids Geography Let’s Explore the World
- Arts and Crafts _Geography Class - Let's Explore the World!
- Dates: 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
- $245
Wednesdays:
- OTA Slap Shot Floor Hockey Grades K-6
- Overtime Athletics : Classes
- Dates: 2/26 ,3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
- $240
- STEM exCEL Introduction to Computer Science & Coding Grades 1-6
Thursdays:
- OTA Fast Break Basketball Grades K-6
- Overtime Athletics : Classes
- Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 6/5
- $240
Fridays:
- OTA Cheer It With Spirit Grades K-6
- Overtime Athletics : Classes
- Dates: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
- $240
- Not Just Dance Theatre Grades K-6
- After School Program - Not Just Dance
- Dates: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
- $175 PTA Members, $185 Non PTA Members
- Young Rembrandts Drawing Grades K-6
- Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy) Grades K-6
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 in the 5-6 pod from 3:45-4:30, starting on January 27 and going through April 21 (not on early release days). This activity is for grades 2-6 and it is FREE. For questions, contact Jennifer Wagner at jjwagner@fcps.edu. 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.
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