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A Brand New Chapter: Moving Into Our New Spaces!
Dear Lees Corner Families,
I am thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news regarding our campus renovation. Thanks to the relentless hard work of our construction teams and the extraordinary patience of our wonderful community, we have reached a major milestone: following Spring Break, we are on track to begin occupying our brand-new facilities!
This transition represents a huge leap forward in our renovation project. Seeing our vision for a modernized Lees Corner come to life is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait for our students to experience these fresh environments.
What’s Opening After the Break?
- The Main Office
- SACC
- Two New Academic Buildings, to include the Art Room and a Temporary Library
- Expanded Outdoor Space, as we are also optimistic about regaining more of our Playground and Blacktop area for student play!
Several classes will be transitioning into these new buildings. This move affects our K-1 Pod, a few Small Group classrooms, and Grade 3 classrooms. If your child’s classroom is relocating, please keep a close eye on your inbox next week. We will be sending personalized messages to all affected families with specific details, including the new classroom location and room number.
We know you are just as eager as we are to see progress! We will be sharing photos of the new spaces very soon!
Ms. Sloan & Ms. Hutchinson
What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
- April Statewide Election: No School for Students
- Family Engagement Survey Open Now
- Spring Book Fair is Here!
- Blizzard's Market is Back!
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One School, One Book Spirit Day
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Finishing Up Our Exploration of Technology and Society in Language Arts
- Journeys and Themes in Language Arts
- Reading Opens the World: Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
- Pre-K & Early Head Start Event at Oak Hill ES
- County Seeking Budget Input
- Phones Off, Learning On
- Order Yearbooks Now!
- PTA News
- Camp Primavera
- Money Bee Financial Literacy Class
- Chantilly Girls Basketball
- Summer Camps
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Money Camp and Steam Camp at Oak Hill ES
The Lees Corner Band students memorized their music to be prepared to support our team at the game last Friday. We are so proud of our band students for representing our Lees Corner Community with precision and pride. Go Polar Bears!
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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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April 6: - Teacher Workday - No School for students
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April 10 - School Planning Day - No School for students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
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 should have received 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.
 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 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
The SCA is excited to share exciting news about the return of Blizzard’s Market! Families who have been at LCES for many years will remember the market, while it will be brand new for others. Blizzard’s Market is a school store with small, low-cost items for sale. Items will range from 25 cents to $2. The market will be open for shopping on the following dates from 8:35-8:50 am:
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March 27th: K-3 (outside of main office)
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April 17th: 4-6 (Mrs. Maguire’s ESOL trailer, M-4)
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May 15th: K-3 (outside of main office)
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May 29th: 4-6 (Mrs. Maguire’s ESOL trailer, M-4)
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June 5th: K-3 (outside of main office)
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June 12th: 4-6 (Mrs. Maguire’s ESOL trailer, M-4)
Only quarters and dollar bills will be accepted. We do not have the ability to provide change, so please plan accordingly. Happy shopping! 😊
Next Thursday, March 19th we will have our One School, One Book Spirit Day. This year’s theme is Bright and Zany Day…Lemoncello Style! Please feel free to wear bright yellow or anything bold and completely over the top. Think silly hats, bow ties, top hats, or colorful suspenders. The zanier the better! We look forward to celebrating the end of our book together with some great school spirit!
Students are finishing Benchmark Unit 5 in Language Arts! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about why and how we use technology.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What do you think life would be like if we didn’t have cell phones or the internet?
- Activity: Ask your child to predict the next big invention in transportation, communication, or entertainment. Have them sketch it, name it, and explain how it works.
Your child will bring their unit magazine home this week! 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.
Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is about the lessons we can learn from different stories around the world. Students in K-5 will be learning about themes across cultures. Sixth grade students will learn about legendary journeys.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s a lesson that you’ve learned recently, or a challenge you had?
- Activity: Pick a few of your child’s favorite books or classic stories such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” With your child, discuss each story and whether it has a lesson.
30,000 FREE BOOKS for Families and Teachers!
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Arrival: Books are limited. Arrive early to get yours.
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Families: Parents and guardians can choose 10 free books per child. (Maximum: 30 books per family).
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Teachers: Educators and school staff can choose 50 free books for their classrooms.
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Activities: Fun for families! Includes a DJ, arts, and crafts.
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LEGOs: Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes are available until they are gone.
When: Saturday, March 14
Time: 10am to 2pm
Where: Lorton Community Center – 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton VA 22079
Please see this flyer for more information.
 When: March 16th, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Where: Oak Hill Elementary School
Drop in anytime during the event! See this flyer for more details.
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-227-3500. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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- Add or update student information here!
Spirit Wear
 Join Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital for Camp Primavera! Experience outdoor fun, arts and crafts, STEM, and learn what being a Girl Scout is about!
For girls grades K-5 who are not currently Girl Scouts
March 30-April 2, 2026, 9am—4pm
Oakton, Virginia
Bus transportation and lunch included!
Space is limited—register today!
https://gscnc.jotform.com/membership/cbc
Questions? Contact Jane Grosskopf:
jgrosskopf@gscnc.org or (703) 372-4352
 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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