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Lees Corner Families,
As we reach the end of the third quarter, there is a wonderful sense of energy and excitement for this school year milestone! We are officially ready to welcome Spring Break!
Our PTA made the lead-up to the break feel extra special by hosting a delicious staff breakfast this week. It was a wonderful way to celebrate everyone's hard work and recharge for the time off ahead! We hope this break provides our staff and families with the perfect opportunity to recharge before we begin the final quarter of the school year.
Please note that the Main Office will be closed during Spring Break while our team is also on holiday. We look forward to welcoming all students back on Tuesday, April 7th.
The most exciting part of our return is that we will officially begin occupying our brand-new facilities! As a reminder, several classes will be moving into these new buildings. You should have already received a personalized message from your child’s teacher with specific details regarding their new location. To ensure a smooth transition on our first day back, we will have several staff members stationed throughout the building to help students find their new classrooms safely.
We hope you can take some time as a family to enjoy this break. We look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed, and ready for a fantastic final stretch of the school year!
Ms. Sloan and Ms. Hutchinson
What's Happening at LCES?!
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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 school and front office will be closed during Spring Break from Monday, March 30th to Monday, April 6th. The BRAND NEW office will open on Tuesday, April 7th!
Our school's NYC weekly newsletter will be taking a break over Spring Break. The next NYC will be scheduled to go out on Friday, April 10th. Have a fantastic break!
FCPS is now screening students for Subject-Specific and Part-Time advanced services for the next school year. These programs provide specialized challenges for students who need instruction beyond the standard curriculum.
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How to Apply: Parents may submit an AAP Referral Form to the LCES AART, Lauren Williams lgwilliams2@fcps.edu by April 15.
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Next Steps: At LCES, our school committee will be screening students at the end of May to determine the best fit for services.
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Notification: Families will be notified of eligibility status by early June.
Please see the full AAP Spring Newsletter for more specifics on the levels of service and the holistic review process.
At FCPS, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority — no matter the season. In extreme cold, we monitor National Weather Service (NWS) guidance, adjust outdoor activities, and ensure our buildings are warm and secure. In extreme heat, we modify or cancel outdoor activities, use on-site measurements to guide athletic decisions, and promote hydration and cooling breaks.
FCPS has plans in place to provide guidance during severe weather, including storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Decisions are informed by industry best practices, weather alerts, and a commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy year-round. Read more about weather safety, including the differences between an advisory, watch, and warning.
FCPS is excited to bring new and flavorful menu items to students while continuing to meet the high nutrition standards you trust. The school division’s registered dietitian team has developed standards to make school meals healthier while still tasting great.
Here’s what students can look forward to:
- New globally inspired dishes that offer exciting flavors from around the world.
- Fresh ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and plant-based options.
- Scratch-made items like homemade granola.
- Vegetarian options, like the meatless Philly melt, which are available alongside classic favorites.
Our goal is to provide balanced, safe, and flavorful meals that support students’ learning, growth, and overall health.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has menus available.
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
FCPS Summer Internship Program Launch
FCPS is excited to launch Year 2 of the Summer Internship Program, a six-week, paid, in-person opportunity for a limited number of current FCPS high school students and FCPS alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. The 2026 program will run Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14, 2026.
Following the successful pilot in Summer 2025, which attracted over 900 applicants and expanded to 20 interns across central office departments, the program will continue to provide meaningful work-based learning experiences aligned to the Closing the Achievement Gap (CAG) Framework and FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. To see the program in action and hear directly from student participants, please view the 2025 Summer Internship video summary and view the Intern Instagram account @FCPSInterns.
The program will offer hands-on, project-based learning across FCPS central office locations including Gatehouse Administration Center, Willow Oaks Administrative Center, and other worksites. Interns will support department staff on mission-critical projects that prepare the division for the upcoming school year while participating in weekly professional development workshops focused on personal finance, communication, resume writing, and networking. Building on feedback from the pilot year, the 2026 program includes several enhancements to strengthen the intern experience.
The application window opens today and closes on Friday, April 10.
Full details of the program, and a printable flyer, can be found on the FCPS Summer Internship website.
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!
MoneyBee Financial Literacy Class
 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!
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