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Lees Corner Community,
We are thrilled to welcome you back to another exciting school year! We hope you and your families enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing summer filled with rest and fun.
As we open our doors for the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to share our theme: Rooted in Excellence, Ready for Tomorrow!
This theme reflects the strong partnership between our school and your families:
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Rooted in Excellence: We are grounded in what matters most—delivering high-quality instructional practices daily, fostering a caring and inclusive school environment, and making sure every single student feels safe, valued, and excited to walk through our doors each day.
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Ready for Tomorrow: We are focused on preparing our children for the future. By working hand-in-hand with our families, using creative approaches to learning, and building strong habits, we give our students the confidence and skills they need to thrive in a changing world.
Thanks to a productive summer, our renovation project is moving right on schedule! When your children return, they will be greeted by a transformed school featuring a brand-new main entrance and lobby, elevator, stairwell, cafeteria, stage, kitchen, and updated front sidewalks!!
We are deeply grateful for your continued support, patience, and partnership. Together, we are going to make this a fantastic year of growth, learning, and achievement for our students. We look forward to greeting families at our Open House events—please read the details below as we get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Warmly,
VaRonica Sloan, Principal
Jennifer Hutchinson, Assistant Principal
What's Happening at LCES?!
We hope you are enjoying your summer break! We wanted to share a little information about the upcoming 2026-27 school year, and important dates for August and September.
Our Open House - where students and families will have a chance to come and meet the teacher and see the classroom, is scheduled for Friday, August 21st. Parents will also be able to turn in medication to the school health aide and join the PTA.
Friday, August 21st Schedule:
Kindergarten Orientation: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Our new kindergarten students and families will get the chance to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, go on a school bus tour of the neighborhood, and drop off school supplies directly in the classrooms.
Grades 1-6 Open House: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is an opportunity for students and families to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and drop off school supplies directly in the classrooms.
If you ordered school supplies earlier through Campus Survival Kits/PTA, the supplies will be in your student's classroom for Open House.
Other Dates to Remember:
- Monday, August 24th - First Day of School!
- Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th - Labor Day Holidays (No School)
- Monday, September 21st, Yom Kippur Holiday, (No School)
On Thursday, August 13, from 6:15pm to 6:35pm, the Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus will stop at the Lees Corner ES school parking lot to help families get ready for the new school year. Visit our table to pick up free school supplies and to say hello to a few members of our LCES school team!
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at jwboddie@fcps.edu/703-227-3519 if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Simplify your back-to-school prep! Download the FCPS mobile app to check school calendars, breakfast/lunch menus, and school contacts all in one place with no login required. Plus, get quick access to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the bus app.Download the FCPS mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, and make sure to subscribe to our school in the app settings.
As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The implementation of the student IDs is designed as an additional safety measure for our 130,000 FCPS students who ride the bus each day, ensuring they are on the right bus and that they get on and off at the correct bus stop, as well as making sure only authorized students are on our buses.
The IDs will be provided to students who ride the bus. Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus.
It is possible that the ID program will expand in the future to include uses such as library cards and meal payment. Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your healthcare provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Meals for Students Available Through August 21
No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
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