What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
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Lees Corner – Family Engagement Month Kickoff
- PTA School of Excellence Survey
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available
- Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline
- Community Thanksgiving Dinners
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Afterschool Activity: Eco Team
- Winter Warm Tree
- PTA News
- Chantilly HS Tiny Tots Performance
- Chantilly HS Holiday Spectacular
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Wednesday, November 26 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Thursday, November 27 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Friday, November 28 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Schools and offices will be closed November 26 to 28. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. See the complete school year calendar.
Hello everyone! Blizzard and all of us here at Lees Corner would like to have you join us in participating in Family Engagement activities from now until the end of December. We want to celebrate the important role families have in your child's education and development. Let’s see which house (Frost, Stars, Glacier and Northern Lights) sends in the most pictures! The house winner will be announced in January.
Please send pictures to our Family Liaison, Mrs. Gonzalez: hgonzalez@fcpsschools.net. We will post them outside our office wall and NYC.
We have provided the list of activities and have made them in several languages. The more activities and pictures you send the better your house chances to win!
Kind Regards/Atentamente,
Hannie Gonzalez – Family Liaison/Enlace Familiar
From the Lees Corner PTA
Hello Lees Corner Community!
We have some exciting news: Our school is aiming for the National PTA School of Excellence Award for the 2025-2026! This prestigious designation recognizes schools that develop strong, collaborative partnerships between families and school staff to improve the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
Why We Need Your Input
Achieving this award is a community effort, and it starts with you!
To qualify, we must demonstrate that we are actively listening to our community and working to address your needs. That's why we need you to fill out the official PTA School of Excellence Survey.
- Your Voice Matters: The survey gives you a direct chance to share your honest feedback on how well our school is engaging with families and what areas we can improve.
- Actionable Insights: Your responses directly help us identify specific goals and create a detailed plan for the coming school year, focusing on the needs you've highlighted.
- Recognition for Our School: Participating in this program and completing the survey helps us earn national recognition for our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching educational environment.
Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey by the deadline: December 5, 2025.
Link: https://forms.gle/drsvxviX6KzHyse38
Thank you for partnering with us to make our school the best it can be!
The Lees Corner PTA
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, we will share copies with you directly.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Lauren Williams at LGWilliams2@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for full-time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is excited to host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax.
These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community.
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Monday, November 24, 6–7 p.m. at Herndon High School and Justice High School.
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Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Mount Vernon High School.
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Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
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Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
The FCPS FNS team is excited to welcome all families, celebrate the season together, and continue building meaningful connections across our school communities.
We hope you will join us!
If you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please email Shaun Sawko at smsawko@fcps.edu with your desired date and location.
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 in the K-1 pod from 3:45-4:30, starting on December 8 and going through April 20. This activity is for grades 3-6 and it is FREE. For questions, contact Jennifer Wagner at jjwagner@fcps.edu. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/Sz2iMFdUuZeVL1n56
 Looking for a way to celebrate World Kindness Week? Help our community stay warm this winter! SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter wear (coats, hats, gloves, scarves) between November 17th-December 5th. Please drop off your donations at our warm tree located in the main hallway near the library overlook.
6th Grade Basketball Game 🏀
‼️ The anticipated 6th grade basketball game against Oak Hill is March 6th this school year. We need to get these roles filled early this year to make sure we are ready to go the moment we come back from winter break!
1) Sub-Committee Leads - traditionally 6th grade parents who do all of the prep work and then kick back and enjoy the event the day of.
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Roster Lead: ✅ FILLED
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T-Shirt Lead: Oversees the t-shirt design contest, t-shirt ordering process, t-shirt distribution, and working with a vendor to print shirts
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Tickets Lead: Creates and manage online ticket presale, along with any other presale; coordinate presale ticket pick up week of the game
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Spirit Items Lead: Inventory, order, and manage all spirit items available for purchase
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Logistics Lead: Help plan game day logistics and organize volunteers
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2) Coaches for the Girl's Team - traditionally 6th grade parents paving the way to success for our girl's team. Coaches get to work together to find a practice schedule that works best for them!
Sign Up Here!
Thank you to all of the amazing parents that volunteered to coach for the Boy's team and the Pep squad!
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