 This week teachers and students celebrated the 100th day of school!
What's Happening at LCES?!
 All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.
 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
 By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
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February 24 - 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.
 Thank you to the 275 families participating in One School, One Book. We are so excited to share this reading adventure with you! Your copy of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library was sent home this afternoon. The reading schedule begins this Monday, February 17th and will continue for the next several weeks. You also received optional discussion questions to enhance your reading experience. In school, students will have the opportunity to participate in weekly trivia in the library.
We are also excited to announce our One School, One Book spirit day, which will occur on Friday, March 7th. Students are invited to participate in PJ & Board Game Day, where they can wear their favorite jammies and bring along one school appropriate board game to play with friends!
Finally, we cannot wait to welcome author Chris Grabenstein to Lees Corner on Wednesday, April 30th. This is sure to be an amazing experience for all our students and staff!
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Lees Corner ES is currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2025, please complete the Kindergarten and New Student Information Form or contact Jill Boddie, Registrar, at jwboddie@fcps.edu or 703-227-3500.
For more information on registration requirements please visit Registration Info..
General kindergarten information can be found at Kindergarten Info.
We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area.
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.
After School Enrichment Activities
It's not too late to sign up for after school enrichment activities. Please see this link for more details.
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