What's Happening at LCES?!
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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
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April 21 - Statewide Election - No School for students
The FCPS Family Engagement Survey is open! 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 is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers received a survey link via email from FCPS on Monday, March 9. The survey is also available on the FCPS website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. The survey will close Monday, March 23.
We didn’t get to have our Family Night on Monday due to the weather, however you can still shop as a family by ordering online!
Online ordering is available through March 23.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/leescornerelementaryschool
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! 😊
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
PTA Meeting - TONIGHT!
Virtual Only: Join Here
When: 6pm-7pm
Outdoor PTA Playdate
When: Sunday, March 29th 2pm-3pm
Where: Dairy Lou Playground 13501 Franklin Farm Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Who: Everyone!
2nd Annual This is Us - LCES Multicultural Night
 We are looking for families to represent as many countries as possible! Please consider signing up here. Once you sign up, you will receive next-steps as well as an invitation to a virtual session for a chance to ask any questions you may have. Please email president@leescornerpta.net with any questions.
When: Friday, April 24th, 6-8pm
Where: LCES Cafeteria
We are still in search of a co-chair for This is Us. This role is a manageable, high-impact way to support Lees Corner, and the experience is incredibly rewarding. Our goal is to have a co-chair who can learn the ropes this year and lead with a new partner next year. Help us keep this favorite tradition alive!
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 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
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