What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
- Lees Corner Curriculum Night: A Hands-On Learning Adventure!
- One School, One Book
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
- When Should Your Child Stay Home?
- Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
- Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students
- Access Schoology to Support Your Child
- Strategies for Better Sleep
- Seeing Different Perspectives in Language Arts
- Late Winter/Spring 2026 LCES After School Enrichment Programs
- PTA News
- Chantilly HS Drama Boosters Fairytale High School
- Chantilly HS STEM Camp
- Monday, January 19th, MLK Jr Holiday - (No School)
- Wednesday, January 28th, End of Quarter 2-hour Early Release (School will be dismissed at 1:35 pm, NO child care will be provided after dismissal)
- Thursday, January 29, Staff Development Day (No School)
- Friday, January 30, Teacher Workday (No School)
 Join us on Wednesday, January 21st from 6:00–7:00 PM for an evening of learning, connection, and fun. This is a hands-on interactive experience! Students and families will engage directly with school staff through exciting activities focused on Literacy and Math. You’ll also have the chance to explore hands-on stations for Music, Art, PE, Library, and CCT/STEAM. Come see firsthand how our students learn and grow every day!
 Beginning in early February, Lees Corner Elementary will embark on our eighth annual school-wide book club called One School, One Book. If you choose to participate, your family will receive a copy of Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game. If this title sounds familiar, it’s because it is the prequel to last year’s title–Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library! Did you ever wonder how Mr. Lemoncello became a creative game-making genius? This book provides a first-hand account of Luigi’s start as a gamemaker while embracing themes of integrity, honesty, friendship, and family! Please read the flyer for more information about the program.
We are pleased to announce that the cost of the books will be fully funded by LCES. Please note that only one book per family can be ordered. You can place your orders via this Google form anytime on or before Thursday, January 22nd!
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts is about points of view. Students in K-5 will be learning about why and how people create stories, and how to understand different perspectives. Grade six students will learn how a person’s life shapes their point of view.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Make up a silly scenario with your child, like a dinosaur walking down the street or an ice cream thunderstorm. Put on a short play where you and your child each play the role of each other. How does your child think you would react to the silly scenario and why? How would you react if you were your child?
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.
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: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 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
6th Grade Basketball Game 🏀
The anticipated 6th grade basketball game against Oak Hill is March 6th this school year.
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. We still need:
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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
Sign Up Here!
2) Practices begin 01/12
Girls Team 6:00-7:00 PM Mondays, Thursdays (Gym)
Boys Team 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM Wednesdays (Gym)
Pep Squad 5:00-6:00 PM Tuesdays, Thursdays (Lower Theater) First practice is 01/20
Practices will not be held on teacher workdays, school holidays, snow days, and potentially when there are construction conflicts.
T-Shirt Design Contest: 6th Grade Annual Lees Corner vs. Oak Hill Basketball Game!
Lees Corner Elementary students—get excited! We’re kicking off a T-shirt design contest for the annual 6th Grade Lees Corner vs. Oak Hill Basketball Game on March 6th. All LCE students are invited to participate and showcase their school spirit!
When creating your design, make sure it includes these elements:
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School name: Lees Corner Elementary
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Mascot: Polar Bears
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Year: 2026
Submit your original T-shirt design to your teacher by Friday, January 23rd. The winning design will be featured on the official game T-shirt—and the winner will score a FREE T-shirt!
Get creative, Polar Bears. Let’s see your best designs!
Other PTA News
January PTA Indoor Play Date
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When: January 18th at 2pm
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Where: The nZone - 4550 Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Info: Participation is free for all LCES families! A waiver is required and can be filled out ahead of time here. Please bring toys (outdoor toys are ok!) to share with others.
This is Us
- Our annual multicultural needs a co-chair! Ideally this is someone who would be willing to take over the next year (alongside a new co-chair). This event is so much fun and an amazing opportunity for our community to learn about each other. Reach out to president@leescornerpta.net with questions or interest.
Join the PTA
Stay Connected
School Directory
- Add or update student information here!
Spirit Wear
 Chantilly High School Drama Boosters invites Young Audiences to their presentation of Fairytale High School.
What if your favorite fairy tale characters were all students in the same high school? Jack's best friend Jill encourages him to sell his beloved toy cow on the internet. Cindy is teased by her step-sisters when she tries out for track team. And what's with all the rumors about the mysterious Wolf Man? Narrated by the bumbling Principal Grimm, this fast-paced comedy concludes, of course, with the "Happily Ever After Dance."
Show Dates
January 23 - 7pm (SKITTLES CAST) January 24 - 2pm (SKITTLES CAST) January 24 - 7pm (GUMMY BEARS CAST) January 25 - 2pm (GUMMY BEARS CAST)
Purchase tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/23147/chantilly-high-school-chantilly-hs-drama-boosters
 Register Now for the Chantilly TSA STEM Camp! Join the Technology Student Association on January 30, 2026, from 8 AM to 3 PM for a day of engineering challenges and hands-on fun! Open to students in Grades 3–6, the camp features activities like catapult building, RC cars, and lava lamp making. Admission is $60.
Location: Chantilly High School.
Sign up today using this form.
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