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As we head into winter break, we want to take a moment to share our deepest gratitude for this incredible school community. It has been a joy to watch our students grow, learn, and support one another throughout these last few months of school. Winter break is a special time for students to step away from school and recharge! Whether you are traveling to see loved ones or enjoying a quiet time at home, we hope these weeks are filled with warmth, laughter, and much-deserved relaxation.
While we cherish this time off, we are also looking forward to the energy and excitement that January brings. As the new year offers a wonderful opportunity for a new start in the classroom where we will focus on setting new goals, building community, and diving into new units of discovery. On behalf of our Lees Corner staff, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season, and we can’t wait to see those smiling faces back in our hallways in the new year.
Warmly,
VaRonica & Jennifer
What's Happening at LCES?!
 
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Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2 - NO SCHOOL
 Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.
LCES Office Hours: The LCES office will also be closed Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2.
Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. See the complete school year calendar.
Our school's NYC weekly newsletter will be taking a break over Winter Break. We'll be back up and running in January, 2026! Have a fantastic break and Happy Holidays!
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
As we shared last week, Lees Corner ES was recognized as being a Distinguished school.
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The Virginia Governor introduced the Fiscal Years 2026-28 state budget.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
Visit the FCPS budget webpage for more information.
Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our incredible staff member for this outstanding employee award!
- Outstanding Teacher: Hailey Colman
 Congratulations Ms. Colman for your hard work and dedication to our school community! Your Blizzard family is very proud of you!
If you’d like to support our winner, you can write a letter of support. Please email it to Mrs. Estrada at rcestrada@fcps.edu. Each school’s winners will move on to the next level, where one recipient per category will be selected for our Region. Let’s rally behind and show Ms. Colman how much she means to us! The deadline to submit letters of support is January 5th.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Estrada at rcestrada@fcps.edu
Sponsored by the Lees Corner PTA, 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Mondays: Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 Meets in the gym (gym is split with SACC) Grades: K-6
Master Shin’s Power Taekwondo
Offering instruction in authentic taekwondo promoting physical fitness, taekwondo fundamentals, stress relief and positive health. Dress in comfortable clothing that will allow student to move freely. Please see the Givebacks link for registration. PTA Members will receive a discount code in their email. Do not share this code. Non-PTA Member price: $115 PTA Member price: $95
Tuesdays: Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2 Meets in the gym (gym is split with SACC) Grades: K-6
Overtime Athletics Sports Spectacular
A high-energy variety sports program where every week brings something new. Participants learn skills and play games from both classic team sports and playground favorites on a rotating lineup that keeps kids active and engaged. Please see the OTA Sports Spectacular link for registration and weekly curriculum. One price for all: $240
Wednesdays: Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/4, 3/11, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 6/3, 6/10 Meets in the cafeteria Grades: 1-6
STEM excel Electronics with Minecraft Redstone
Using Minecraft’s Redstone blocks, students can build constructs representing electrical circuits and simple computer projects that are built in the real world. Students gain an understanding of how computers are processing commands, real circuitry, electronics and electrical theory. At the end of the course, they will take home their Redstone creations. Please see the STEM exCEL link for registration. PTA Members will receive a discount code in their email. Do not share this code. Non-PTA Member price: $240 PTA Member price: $220
Thursdays: Dates: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21 Meets in the cafeteria; splits into groups according to grade level
Snapology Jr. Lego Engineering Grades: K-2
Students will explore the basics of engineering as they build exciting models using gears, axles, and levers. Working in teams with guided instruction, they will create cars, merry-go-rounds, go-karts, catapults, and more. All while learning, problem solving, and having fun. Please see the Snapology Jr. Engineering link for registration. One price for all: $205
Snapology Amusement Park Engineering Grades: 3-6
Design your own amusement park using Lego bricks. Students will learn how to use Lego bricks and other building materials to make roller coasters and other rides. The program explores the scientific method and engineering design process as well as develops problem solving skills. Please see the Snapology Amusement Park Engineering link for registration. One price for all: $205
Fridays: Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 Meets in the cafeteria Grades: 1-6
MoneyBee Education Start Up Academy
From our iCook after school program, comes MoneyBee Education (their sister company) where creativity meets entrepreneurship. Young innovators will discover-through games, teamwork, & imagination-the core building blocks of entrepreneurship. Students will spot problems, brainstorm creative solutions, design products, build brands, and pitch their ideas with confidence. Please see the MoneyBee Education link for registration. One price for all: $150
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
Benchmark Unit 3 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about government and citizenship.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Why are rules important?
- Activity: Have your child make a poster for an imaginary election — what would they promise as a leader?
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.
Thank you to the Franklin Glen Community for your generous donation supporting our students with holiday assistance. Your kindness and commitment to giving back makes a meaningful difference for our families, and we are deeply grateful for your support. 💙- The LCES Wellness Team
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: ✅ FILLED
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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
- Spirit Items Lead: ✅ FILLED
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Logistics Lead: Help plan game day logistics and organize volunteers
Sign Up Here!
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! We only have ONE girl's coach so please consider volunteering!
Sign Up Here!
Thank you to all of the amazing parents that volunteered to coach for the Boy's team and the Pep squad!
Student Sign Up for LCES Basketball Game
If you are a student and would like to sign up to play on one of the basketball teams to represent Lees Corner ES, please see the link below:
Sign Up Here!
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Spirit Wear
 Braddock Road Youth Club is thrilled to announce the launch of theirbrand new Girls Flag Football League beginning this spring. More information can be found in this flyer.
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