LCES Updates 4/24/26 This Week's Updates

In This Week's LCES NYC:

What's Happening at LCES?!

  • Photos of the Week
  • Important Dates
  • This is Us TONIGHT!
  • Congrats Band Students!
  • Lees Corner Band Spring Concert

  • Staff Appreciation Week
  • Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
  • Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
  • Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!
  • 2026 SOL Testing Dates
  • PTA News
  • Chess Club is Back!
  • Chantilly Robotics Summer Camp
  • Chantilly HS Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Photos of the Week 📸

Photos of the Week

Eco Code

Pictured above is Lees Corner Eco Code. The entire school voted on areas to focus on, and then Eco Team designed it.


Important Dates

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  • May 20: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday
  • May 25-27: Holiday - No School

  • June 17: Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Dimissal


This is Us TONIGHT!

This is Us

When: TONIGHT,  6-8pm

Where: LCES Cafeteria

We hope to see everyone in the LCES cafeteria tonight for some family friendly fun! 


Congrats Band Students!

Congratulations to the Band students who performed at District XII annual Solo and Ensemble Festival this past Saturday!!

ALL of our band performers received a SUPERIOR rating, the highest possible rating at this event! We are very proud of the dedication and hard work it took these students to prepare musical selections outside of our regular band program. These students practiced diligently to prepare and performed beautifully at this event. Well done!

Abi Villalba: Flute solo

Jack Fields: Saxophone solo

Winnie Miyamoto & Emmy O’Neil: Flute duet

Luwhat Abate, Alyn Garcia Puelles, Maryam Ouboukdir: Woodwind trio


Lees Corner Band Spring Concert

Wednesday, April 29th

Evening Performance 6:30pm @ Franklin Middle School, band students must arrive at 6pm for warm up.

ALL are welcome! Band students are encouraged to invite family, friends, and neighbors to this free evening performance!

(Band Students will also be performing a short assembly during the school day for students and staff)


Staff Appreciation Week

Lees Corner families!

It’s time to celebrate the hardworking staff behind our students' success. Staff Appreciation Week is officially happening May 4th – 8th, and we need your help to make it truly enchanting! 🪄🍎

Our staff goes above and beyond every single day. Let’s show them just how much they mean to the LCES community. Whether you have five minutes to volunteer or want to send a little something special, there are plenty of ways to get involved!

🔗 Get Involved Here:

📍 Volunteer Sign-Up: Link to Google Doc 🎁 Amazon Wishlist: View Gift List

Let’s work together to make this the most magical week yet for our incredible Lees Corner team!💙


Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders

The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year. 

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

  • To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
  • To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
  • To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old. 
    •  As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. 

Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available. 


Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.  

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families. 

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.


Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may submit a question.


2026 SOL Testing Dates

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!


PTA News

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week is a huge labor of love that can only be accomplished with the help of parents like you! Please consider helping us with this amazing event by:

Signing up to Volunteer

  • Find area where it asks for [Name/Email/Cell] and fill out your information to volunteer!

Donating to the cause through this Amazon Wishlist


Keep our PTA Alive: New President!

PTA President

In accordance with the Virginia PTA bylaws, Torry's term as president is over! A President is REQUIRED to keep the PTA alive and the incoming president will be welcomed into an amazing and supportive board. Please reach out with questions or interest!

"The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others."

DeAnn Hollis

 

PTA President Responsibilities Include: 

Champion of Committees: Empowering others to turn big ideas into reality.

Digital Ops: Managing the simple tech tools that keep us moving.

Voice of the PTA: Leading our meetings with a focus on progress and community.

Partnership Pro: Turning school-community goals into a shared reality with our principal.

The Architect: Shaping the year ahead by approving the “what”, “when”, and “how” of our events.

Professional People-Person: Bringing your creative spark to a team that loves to work together.


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Chess Club is Back!

Chess Club

Chess club is back!

When: Fridays after school from 5/1/26 - 6/12/26 with no club on 6/5/26. 

Price: $138

Register at www.ChessAcademy.com


Chantilly Robotics Summer Camp

Chantilly Robotics Summer Camp

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. 


Chantilly HS Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Chantilly Drama Boosters Mad Hatter's Tea Party

The Chantilly High School Drama Department would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the following information in your upcoming News You Choose and/or on social media. This is a Theatre for Young Audiences production, making it a great fit for your school community!

Chantilly High School Theatre's

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Performances: May 1  - 7pm, May 2 - 2pm & 7pm, May 3 - 2pm

Join us on a zany adventure that is full of laughter for the entire family! In a modern day twist of the beloved classic, join Alice as she loses herself in her books and struggles to find any excitement at school. All that changes when she magically ends up in Wonderland trying to help the Mad Hatter throw the perfect "Merry Unbirthday Party" for the Queen of Hearts! Join Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and all of your favorite characters as they learn the true meaning of friendship and bravery!

Purchase tickets at chantillydrama.org


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