What's Happening at LCES?!
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April 21: Statewide Election - No School for students
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May 20: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday
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May 25-27: Holiday - No School
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June 17: Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Dimissal
Dear Lees Corner Families,
As our school renovation continues, we want to provide you with an important update regarding the next phase of work. Our necessary roofing project on the new vestibule is scheduled for Monday, April 20th.
We understand that roofing work, particularly the application of waterproofing materials like hot asphalt, can unfortunately generate noticeable odors. We want to assure you that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and our Design and Construction (D&C) team are implementing rigorous safety measures to protect all students, staff, and visitors:
Safety First: Roofing activities are never conducted directly over occupied areas. This specific work is occurring on the roof of the new additions, which are currently unoccupied by students and staff. As shared before, construction zones are clearly cordoned off with fencing and signage, and all community members must keep out of these areas.
Odor Mitigation: Mechanical systems adjacent to the work will be monitored and shut down as necessary to limit odors from entering the building. Furthermore, contractors will be using an odor suppressant (not just a scented masking agent) that acts at the molecular level to substantially reduce the release of specific compounds from the asphalt. For more information on the odor suppressant please see this PDF.
Onsite Supervision: An FCPS Design & Construction representative will be onsite whenever the contractor is working to ensure protocols are strictly followed, including keeping project materials away from air handling unit intakes. All materials used are required to be asbestos-free.
Understanding Roofing Odors
Per FCPS Design & Construction, roofing odors do not indicate a harmful exposure. Some compounds in the asphalt have very low odor thresholds—meaning you can smell them at concentrations far below the levels associated with adverse health effects.
While some individuals may experience temporary and unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, watering eyes, or nausea, these are short-term effects that can be relieved by seeking fresh air. FCPS D&C can confirm that long-term health consequences are not a result of the levels of exposure found inside the buildings during these projects.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the main office at 703-227-3500. As needed, we will continue to field your concerns promptly to the right contacts.Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this essential phase of our renovation.
Sincerely,
VaRonica Sloan & Jennifer Hutchinson
May 1- Grade 4 Reading
May 5- Grade 3 Reading
May 6- Grade 6 Reading
May 8- Grade 5 Reading
May 13- Grade 4 Math
May 14- Grade 5 Science
May 15- Grade 3 Math
May 18-Grade 5 Math (and advanced math)
May 19- Grade 6 Math (and advanced math)
Please take note of the 2026 SOL schedule. Please avoid scheduling appointments on your child’s testing day whenever possible. It is important that students arrive at school on time and have a hearty breakfast to help them do their best. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Last call for This is Us registrations, deadline to register is 4/17! Please have your student submit their Culture Cub by Monday, 4/20, to Ms Hannie Gonzalez c/o their classroom teacher.
As of 4/14, we have 17 families registered representing 14 different countries! Looking forward to This is Us next week!
Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the different lessons that stories across cultures can teach us.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could go on an adventure like one of the characters you’ve read about in this unit, which one would it be and why?
- Activity: Ask your child to imagine that they’re going on an adventure. Ask them to draw the items they’ll need to take with them. Would their supplies be different if the adventure was underwater or somewhere very cold?
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. 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 7 in Language Arts is about the past, present, and future. Students in K-5 will be learning about history, culture, and geography. Grade six students will learn about the achievements of ancient cultures.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could visit any time in history, when and where would you go?
- Activity: Walk around or think about your neighborhood and talk about how the buildings or other features have changed over time. How might it look in the future?
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. 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.
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your health care provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, schedule an appointment with Inspire Health Alliance, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
Asegúrese de que su hijo/a esté al Día con sus Vacunas
Por favor, asegúrese de que su hijo/a tenga todas las vacunas necesarias. Recuerde que en el estado de Virginia todos los estudiantes están obligados a estar vacunados contra ciertas enfermedades para poder atender a clases. ¡Este es un importante paso para mantener a los niños sanos!
A partir del lunes 18 de mayo, los estudiantes que no hayan entregado prueba de estar vacunados no podrán asistir a clases. Usted puede revisar cuáles vacunas tiene su hijo y enviar esa información actualizada en SIS ParentVUE.
Por favor, consulte a su médico familiar para que se asegure de que su hijo/a está al día con las vacunas obligatorias para el año escolar 2025-2026. Si le falta alguna vacuna a su hijo, usted puede hacer una cita con su médico, hacerla con Inspire Health Alliance, visitar la página web del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para encontrar una lista de las clínicas de inmunización disponibles, o hallar otros Recursos para la Vacunación. ¡Sea precavido, vacúnelos!
 Get2Green is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 20-24, 2026. The themes for Earth Week are:
- Monday, April 20 – wear nature print for Wildlife Day
- Wednesday, April 22 – wear green for Earth Day
- Thursday, April 23 – wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 24 – wear blue for Watershed Day
Engage students with FCPS Earth Week BINGO boards, Days of Service, and more. Check the Get2Green Earth Week webpage for everything you need to get started. Use #FCPSEarthWeek to share how you’re celebrating.
Join fellow FCPS students in grades K-12 for an evening of learning and connecting about environmental action at schools. The Student Action Summit will take place Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-7pm in the FCPS Welcome Center at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA. The evening will include:
Student Sharing- an opportunity for students to share their Get2Green/environmental story and learn from one another’s successes.
- Interested in sharing? Here are some topics to include: What issue are you working to solve? What did you try? Who helped? Presentation options are flexible and may include a tri-fold board, artifacts from your work, or a slidedeck. We encourage students to work as a team to share.
- Those who choose not to present will have the opportunity to walk around, listen, and connect with those sharing.
Facilitated breakout discussions on environmental issues- talk in small groups about challenges and possible solutions to issues such as Outdoor Learning, Gardening, Zero Waste (reducing waste, food sharing, recycling), and Climate Change.
This event is open to all students in Fairfax County Public Schools. Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. Register for the FCPS Get2Green Student Action Summit. A confirmation email with additional details will be sent to all registrants and their families. Questions? Email Get2Green@fcps.edu. Registration closes on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Check out and share the Get2Green Student Action Summit event flyer!
Students will now 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.
April Statewide Election: 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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
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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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 Chantilly Robotics is having a summer camp!
When: July 13-17 from 9am-4pm
Where: Chantilly High School
Who: Rising 4th-7th graders
Price: $300
Register here.
 Flag Star Football is launching its Spring Flag Football League in Reston and is looking for a few more players to complete the field! Whether your child is brand new to football or already loves to compete, this league is all about great games, great teammates, and a positive sports experience.
Who: 2nd–8th graders (boys & girls, all skill levels welcome)
When: Saturdays, April 18 – June 6
Where: Local Reston/Herndon fields
Players can register as free agents and we’ll place them on a team — or rally 10+ friends and form your own squad.
To help get things started, FCPS families can use promo code FCPSRESTON for 50% off registration.
Register here: https://flagstarfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/175837137
Questions? Reach out to ximena@flagstarfootball.com.
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