What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
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National School Principals Month
- Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration - November 7th
- Hallowingo!
- Hallowingo Donations
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SCA Presents: Book Character Day!
- No Cost Meals Available for Students on October 13 at Select Schools
- The Lees Corner House System Has Returned!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
- Learning About Life Science in Language Arts
- PTA News
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Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/25
- Monday, October 13th, Staff Development Day (No School)
- Wednesday, October 15th, Early Release Wednesday (School will be dimissed at 12:35pm)
- Monday, October 20th, Diwali Holiday (No School)
- Friday, October 31st, 2-hour Early Release (School will be dismissed at 1:35pm, no child care will be provided after dismissal)
 Monday, October 13, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar..
 October is National School Principals Month, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible principal, Mrs. Sloan! Thank you for your commitment to making Lees Corner a wonderful place to learn and grow. We appreciate you!
Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Friday, November 7th, in celebration of Veterans Day.
We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all the active duty, reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.
On November 7th, at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.
RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active duty, reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Friday, November 7th at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, October 17th.
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If you are new to LCES, our annual Hallowingo event is an evening of bingo, dancing, and the most amazing gift basket raffle! We are doing something different this year - offering a discount code for the online presale (valued at approximately the same as the presale perks of previous years and to help offset new processing fees). Prices listed are the prices for the event.
If you have any questions please email treasurer@leescornerpta.net
 We are in great need of toys, crafts, donations, etc. for Hallowingo. Please bring any donations to the main office.
 SCA is excited to sponsor a series of school spirit days this school year! Our first school spirit day will occur on Friday, October 31st , where students will have the opportunity to dress up as their favorite book character. We request that all costumes are school-appropriate and do not involve masks or weapons of any type. Please bring the associated book or picture of the book to share. We can’t wait to see so many of our favorite characters come to life!
FCPS will be offering lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Monday, October 13, at participating schools. As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students on October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on October 13.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
We are proud to support our students’ health and well-being, even on days when school is not in session. We hope that many of our families will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
  This week, students gathered together for their first House Meetings of the year! Lots of fun took place and many connections were made across grade levels!
What is the House System?
The House System is a structured approach to school life that fosters a sense of community, belonging, and healthy competition. Adapted from The Ron Clark Academy, our school has adopted this system to create a supportive and engaging environment for all students.
How does it work?
All students and staff members are divided into four distinct Houses: House of Frost, House of Glacier, House of Northern Lights, and House of Stars. Each House is comprised of students in all grade levels.
Benefits of the House System
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Community and Belonging: Students develop strong bonds with their Housemates, creating a sense of community and belonging within the school.
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Leadership Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and take on responsibilities.
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Healthy Competition: Houses compete in acquiring “House Point Tickets” which fosters a healthy sense of competition and encouraging students to strive for excellence that tie in with Blizzard’s Arctic Code!
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Character Development: The House System promotes positive character traits such as teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and responsibility.
House Activities and Events
Throughout the year, students will participate in a variety of House activities and events, including:
- House meetings
- House spirit days and celebrations
How can parents/guardians get involved?
We encourage you to ask your child(ren) about their House! By being part of the House System, your child will have the opportunity to develop valuable life skills, make lifelong friendships, and become a well-rounded individual.
Each student also received a House bracelet. We will be wearing these bracelets for House events.
House Spirit Fridays - we invite all students and staff to wear their house colors (bracelets, shirts, socks, etc) on Fridays!
We believe that the House System will provide a positive and enriching experience for all students at Lees Corner Elementary!
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our pyramid will be covered at the meeting on Thursday, October 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Chantilly High School, (Westfield and Chantilly Pyramids) in person or virtual. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the Westfield pyramid. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
Benchmark Unit 1 in Language Arts is about life science. Students in K-5 will be learning about plants, animals, and nature. Sixth grade students will learn about the natural balance of nature.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What are some ways we can take care of nature and living things?
- Activity: Choose an animal and act out how it moves or survives in its habitat — see if family members can guess!
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Hallowingo:
Hallowingo Baskets - The Hallowingo Basket Raffle is closer than you think, and we need your help to make it a spooktacular success!
Thinking about it but nervous to do it on your own? We have experienced PTA parents ready to jump in and help - just let us know!
We still need Classroom Hallowingo Basket Volunteers for the following grades and teachers:
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1st Grade: Wilson
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2nd Grade: Dayekh
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6th Grade: Carter
Hallowingo Event Volunteers
Hallowingo runs on volunteers! Please sign up here to support our biggest event of the year. Teens needing service hours are welcome - please read the sign up to see where teens are allowed to volunteer.
Sign up Here
Hallowingo Bake Sale
Volunteer to provide baked goods for the bake sale! Teens are welcome to sign up and will receive one hour of credit per baked good.
Sign up Here
We are collecting new or gently used Bingo prizes in the front office. Please consider donating so that we have prizes for many, many rounds of Bingo!
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After School Enrichments
- Registration is open! Visit our website to see what enrichments are available this year and follow the links to register.
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 It's that time of year again for one of our community'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 Lacrosse & the Swim & Dive 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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