Don't Miss Out! Important Updates Inside - Read to the End!
What's Happening at LCES?!
 National Women’s History Month Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
 Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12.
 National School Social Work Week March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Thank You Ms. Swittenberg for all you do at LCES!
 Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
 Ramadan started at sundown on Friday, February 28.
This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
See the complete school year calendar.
Next Early Release Monday
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March 17 - 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.
We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up HERE
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAFA628A13-55339899-lces#/
Student Previews (during the school day): Mar. 11-13
Student Purchases (during the school day): Mar. 14, Mar. 17-21
Family Night: Mar. 18th, 4:30-6:00 pm
You can also sign up for “eWallet” here. It is an easy way for students to shop without worrying about carrying cash!
You can shop online from Mar. 12 - Mar. 25: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool
Please see the attached flyer for details.
Questions? Please email Leslie Dunbar, LCES librarian: ladunbar@fcps.edu
 ATTENTION FAMILIES‼️
Please join us on Tuesday, March 18th at our Book Fair Family Night to celebrate the end of One School, One Book! It is sure to be a fun-filled evening for all.
Bonus: If you purchase a NEW book to donate, you will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes from local businesses such as Launch, Monster Mini Golf, & Big Buns (just to name a few)!
We can’t wait to see you there!
 March is Music in Our Schools Month. We have been working hard singing, playing instruments like xylophones, recorders and drums, and dancing in general music. Some highlights this year have been our holiday sing along we had in December, learning to play xylophones with lots of different songs, and singing songs from all over the world. Recently we learned a kindness song for Kindness week with some sign language. Soon the kindergarten classes will be working on the Three Piggy Opera, where they’ll perform for their families in April. Also in April a select group of sixth graders will travel to the Gatehouse Administration Building to perform for the leaders of FCPS. Come check out the wall near the lobby with pictures of the great music happening here at Lees Corner Elementary when you visit us next!
 You’re Invited to Festival Ballet Virginia’s Production of Sleeping Beauty’s Dream
Join us for the wildly funny, fairytale remix of Sleeping Beauty's Dream, an original ballet presented by Festival Ballet Virginia. See how the story humorously interweaves all of your favorite storybook characters . . . Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Belle and the Beast, Snow White and the Dwarfs, Blue Bird, Lilac Fairy, Jack & the Beanstalk, the Three Little Pigs, Puss 'n' Boots, and of course, an Evil Fairy determined to ruin all of their fun! You won’t want to miss it!
Dates and Times: April 4 at 7:00pm and April 5 at 12:00pm and 5:00pm
Location: Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center (8430 Center Dr, Annandale, VA)
Purchase Tickets: https://FestivalBalletVirginia.SimpleTix.com
We are pleased to offer Lees Corner families a discount on tickets. Please use code: LCES25SBD for 10% off.
We hope to see you at the show!
 Please join Sully District Supervisor, Kathy Smith and Sully District School Board Member, Seema Dixit for a joint town hall as they present the proposed FY 2026 Budgets and take your comments. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY26 Budget, please send an email to Sully@FairfaxCounty.gov with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject.
Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.
When: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 7 - 9 pm EST
Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall
Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home.
Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
 Please have your child check the lost and found this week. We have several jackets and coats as well as lunchboxes, waterbottles, etc. Anything remaining on Friday, March 7th will be donated to a charitable organization.
Please stay tuned for more information regarding Fun Fit Friday. We will let you know by mid-week if we are able to continue Fun Fit Friday into the Spring. The renovation and construction teams have plans for our campus starting next week, March 10th. We will keep everyone posted.
Class and individual picture day is Thursday, March 13.
There are two ways to order class and individual pictures:
- Orders can be placed online at www.mylifetouch.com with Picture ID EVT8TXH78.
- On picture day, exact cash or checks can be sent in with your child, using the order form envelope that will be sent home on March 5.
Order any picture package and get a free class picture! Class pictures are not sold separately.
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a healthcare provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in third through sixth grades during the weeks of March 10th through March 28th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener. If your child has been opted out of the SEL screener this school year, they will not access it during this window.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Jenny Spears at jaspears@fcps.edu.
 Chantilly Athletic Boosters is having a girls basketball camp for 2nd-9th grade girls. Session 1 is June 16-20th. Session 2 is July 21st-25th. Each session is $200 or $360 for both sessions. Participants get a t-shirt. Register for the camp here. For more information phone 703-424-5868 or email chantillygirlsbasketball@gmail.com.
6th Grade Basketball Game
Spirit Sales for Basketball Game
🎽6th Grade Basketball Game Player, Pep Squad Member, and General Spirit t-shirt sales are open!
Orders are due by 3/16. All Players and Pep Squad Members must purchase a shirt at the link provided.
Player and General Spirit: https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1165606
Pep Squad: https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1165610
Volunteers Needed
🆘 We need two game day volunteers! Please help our 6th grade volunteers watch their children play!
- One to run the spiritwear table
- One to manage volunteers
Family Movie Night
 Preorder Pizza Here: https://leescornerpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1170878
*This is not a dropoff event! Parents must stay with their children. If you have children seeing two different movies, ensure you have adults for each room.
Chick Fil A Dining Day
Please consider supporting the PTA by joining us for dinner at Chick Fil A! Be sure to present the staff with the attached flyer to ensure proceeds go to the LCES PTA.
When: March 12th from 5-8pm
Where: 3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly (Chick Fil A Chantilly Air and Space)
PTA Playdate - Now Outdoors!
When: Sunday March 9th
Where: The Playground at Franklin Glen Clubhouse (13398 Springhaven Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033)
*This is not a dropoff event! Parents must stay with their children
2025-2026 Elections
All positions are open for election every year! While we have slated candidates chosen by the Nomination Committee, anyone can run and be added to the ballot!
Slated Candidates:
- President: Torry Steele
- Vice President: Tara Fein
- Treasurer: Clarice Waters
- Secretary: Rebecca Cannie
We are also intending to open a Media Director position and Committee Lead Positions. These positions are perfect for someone who wants to play a bigger role in supporting our school without taking on a major board member position.
Committee Lead Positions:
- Student Enrichment
- Community Engagement
- Staff Support
- Fundraising
*More information about what these positions entail will be coming out soon but do not hesitate to reach out at leescornerpta@gmail.com if interested.
Find information from our latest PTA meeting here.
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