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What an incredible evening we had on Wednesday night! It was truly heartwarming to see our school buzzing with energy during our recent Curriculum Night. The feedback from the night has been wonderful. We were thrilled to hear how much our students and parents enjoyed the interactive tasks and games. Whether you were diving into math activities in the gym, exploring literacy games in the cafeteria, or getting creative with STEM and Art in the library alcove, our goal was to show you how your children are growing through hands-on engagement. Your participation made that vision come to life.
We want to extend a special thank you to our school staff for their incredible creativity in making this happen for our school community! This was a true testament to our school spirit and our mission of Strengthening Minds, Building Futures! Seeing the smiles on our students' faces and hearing the gratitude from our families made all the hard work worth it. We know how precious your family time is, and we deeply appreciate you choosing to spend it with us. Thank you for making this night such a resounding success for the LCES community!
VaRonica Sloan, Principal
Jennifer Hutchinson, Assistant Principal
What's Happening at LCES?!
- 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)
- Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here’s how it makes life easier:
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Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
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No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
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Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call our student information assistant/registrar at 703-227-3519.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
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
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.
Chantilly High School is hosting their first Unified Basketball Tournament on January 31st from 1-5pm at the CHS gym. Rock your purple, pack the stands and make same noise for inclusion!
Concessions and swag available for purchase.
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