What's Happening at LCES?!
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March 20: Eid al-Fitr - No School for students and staff
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March 25: Early Release Wednesday - School will be dimissed at 12:35pm
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March 27: End of 3rd Quarter - School will be dismissed at 1:35pm
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March 30 - April 3: Spring Break - No School for students and staff
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March 1-7 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
We want to thank our very own school social worker, De'Stanye Swittenberg.
Ms. Swittenberg is a vital part of our school community, working tirelessly to ensure every student feels supported and heard. Thank you for your empathy, your expertise, and for always being a champion for our students' success
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FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. The bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, and other topics.
Learn: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026.
Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
 Mark your calendars! The Spring Book Fair is coming! Thank you PTA for sponsoring this event!
We NEED volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up HERE
Student Previews (during the school day): Mar. 10 &11
Student Purchases (during the school day): Mar. 12 & 13, Mar. 16-18
Family Night: MONDAY Mar. 16th, 4:30-6:00 pm
You can also sign up for “eWallet” here. It is an easy way for students to shop without worrying about carrying cash!
You can shop online from Mar. 10 - Mar. 23:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool
Please see the attached flyer for details.
Questions? Please email Leslie Dunbar, LCES librarian: ladunbar@fcps.edu
 Kindergarten Registration is coming up. Please contact Jill Boddie at jwboddie@fcps.edu or 703-227-3500 if you are your neighbors have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2026.
Class and individual picture day is Thursday, March 12.
There are two ways to order class and individual pictures:
- Orders can be placed online at www.mylifetouch.com with Picture ID EVT88X8GT.
- On picture day, exact cash or checks can be sent in with your child, using the order form envelope that will be sent home on March 4.
Order any picture package and get a free class picture! Class pictures are not sold separately.
Order your 2025-26 Lees Corner ES Yearbook now! Pre-order your yearbook to guarantee your child a copy. Only a very limited number of extra yearbooks will be available after delivery, and last year several students were unable to have one. Pre-order for the lowest price of $17! See flyer for details.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID: 1470026
Pre-orders end on April 19, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna, delivered a spirited keynote speech. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
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 (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
- Register by Monday, March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
A separate form must be completed for each student.
Sign up for future weeks here.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
6th Grade Basketball Game TONIGHT!🏀
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 The last offered LCES after-school activity for this school year is MoneyBee! Sign up before it's too late!
When: Fridays
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Dates: 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
Regitration Deadline: Friday, April 10th, 2026
Register here!
 Chantilly Girls Basketball is happy to announce our camp dates for Summer 2026 for girls entering Grades 2-9. Come be a part of the best girls basketball camp in Northern Virginia! To register, please click here or scan the QR code in the image above.
Session 1: July 6-10 from 9am-2pm at Chantilly High School
Session 2: July 20-24 from 1pm-5:30pm at Chantilly High School
Grades K–5: Join the Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)! This is an exciting weekly arts camp with many fun programs.
Grade 6: Students in 6th grade should join the Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
In these programs, students will experience Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. The camp provides a fun and safe environment where students can build their creativity and confidence.
Registration: February 2 to June 5
Cost: $300 per week ( Tuition assistance available.)
Program Dates:
- Week One: July 6 -10
- Week Two : July 13-17
- Week Three: Jul 20-24
- Week Four: July 27-31
Time: 8:30am to 2:00pm. *Aftercare available until 5:00 pm. Early drop off begins at 7:30am.
Transportation: Available from select FCPS schools provided.
Please see flyer for more details.
 Money Camp is back this year! Students get jobs, pay bills, and learn all about economic concepts through a real-life simulation, while also creating a product to sell at our Market Day! Check us out on the FCPS Facebook page!
Who: Rising 4th through 7th graders
When: 3 one week sessions starting July 6, July 13, and July 20th
Time: 8:30-3:30
Register on the Oak Hill PTA website.
Money Camp is $320 per week.
For more information contact Mrs. O'Malley at jmomalley@fcps.edu.
Oak Hill STEAM Camp is here! Each day students will explore the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on experiments, creative design challenges, robotics, coding, and interactive projects. Campers won’t just learn — they’ll build, create, problem-solve, and innovate! From launching mini rockets to designing digital games and creating artistic engineering projects, every day is packed with discovery and fun.
Steam Camp is $350 per week.
🎨🤖🔬 Perfect for curious minds! Spots are limited so enroll today and let your child’s creativity soar!
For more information contact Ms. Payne at hopayne@fcps.edu.
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