What's Happening at LCES?!
- Photos of the Week
- Important Dates
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Blizzard’s Market: We’re So Back!
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Coffee Chat with the Principal
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Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration - November 11th
- 3 Hour Early Release Wednesdays
- AAP Fall Newsletter
- Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
- Chantilly High School Theatre Presents: CLUE
- PTA News
 Pictured above is a sunset from one of our Back to School Nights and some of our kindergarten students in guidance with Ms. Spears.
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October 12: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Student Holiday (No School)
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October 21: Early Release Wednesday - School will be dimissed at 12:35pm
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October 29: Fall Picture Retakes
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November 11: Lees Corner Veterans Day Celebration
 In partnership with the SCA, we are excited to share exciting news about the return of Blizzard’s Market! We had such great feedback from our students last year and we’re thrilled to keep it going. Blizzard’s Market is a school store with small, low-cost items for sale. Items will range from 25 cents to $2. Only quarters and dollar bills will be accepted. The first few markets will take place on the following dates from 8:35-8:50 am in the front lobby.
Friday, October 16th (K-3)
Friday, October 30th (4-6)
Friday, November 13th (K-3)
Friday, December 11th (4-6)
Coffee Chat with the Principal
You are invited to attend a Coffee Chat with Principal Sloan on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 9:15 to 10am in the cafeteria. The chat will cover resources and supports services. Come meet new parents and existing.
Café con el Director
Está invitado a asistir a un Café con el Director Sloan el jueves 29 de octubre de 2026 de 9:15 a 10:00 a. m. en la cafetería. En la charla se hablará sobre recursos y servicios de apoyo. Ven a conocer a padres nuevos y actuales.
Lees Corner Elementary School would like to invite our community’s military family members for breakfast, a performance from our chorus, and an opportunity to speak with students and share their experiences on the morning of Wednesday, November 11th, in celebration of Veterans Day.
We are very thankful for all the military family members in our school community, and we want our students and staff to have an opportunity to make connections with you. We would like to invite all the active duty, reserve, and retired members of our Armed Forces in the Lees Corner community to join us on this important day.
On November 11th, at 9:15am, we invite veterans to join our celebration! We will also be having a breakfast reception followed by a possible visit to a classroom to share a little bit about themselves and their service to our country.
RSVP: If you, or one of your family members, are an active duty, reserve, or retired member of our Armed Forces and are interested in joining us on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:15am please RSVP here by Friday, October 16th.
FCPS will continue with limited 3 Hour Early Release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. Early Release Wednesdays provide teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
The 3-hour early release dates for Lees Corner are as follows:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Please provide your intentions for dismissal on Early Release Wednesdays for each student in grades K-6 at Lees Corner ES. The link to the Google Form (https://forms.gle/WKT3ovHTKgcegVeG6) is available below. Please respond by TODAY, so we can ensure students are dismissed correctly and also provide staffing for students who require childcare and need to stay at school until the normal dismissal on Early Release Wednesdays.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January 2026 may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Lauren Williams, AART, at lgwilliams2@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings, led by Lauren Williams, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services: Thursday, September 24th at 4:45-5:45pm in the cafeteria. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Thursday, November 5th at4:45-5:45pm in the cafeteria. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Lauren Williams, AART, at lgwilliams2@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
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 or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
 The game is officially ON! Chantilly High School Theatre is thrilled to present CLUE — a madcap murder mystery packed with hilarious characters, unexpected twists, suspicious behavior, and enough secrets to keep you guessing until the very end!
It’s a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor. Six colorful guests. One very dead host. A collection of questionable weapons. And EVERYONE has something to hide.
Will it be Miss Scarlet with the rope?
Professor Plum with the candlestick?
Colonel Mustard with the wrench?
There’s only one way to find out! Performances will be:
Thursday, October 22 at 7 PM
Friday, October 23 at 7 PM
Saturday, October 24 at 7 PM
Sunday, October 25 at 2 PM
Gather your favorite detectives, bring your best theories, and get ready for a night of mystery, mayhem, and LOTS of laughs! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chantillydrama.org.
Staff Treat Support Needed!
We are hosting a Gourmet Caramel & Candy Apple Bar for teachers and staff on October 30. You can help show our appreciation by signing up to donate fresh apples, delicious toppings, or supplies on our Amazon Gift List sign-up for supplies or Sign-up Genius to donate apples or volunteer.
Hallowingo Volunteers Needed!
We need extra hands to make Hallowingo a success! Parents and high school students in need of service hours can lend a hand with setup, activities, and cleanup by signing up on our Hallowingo Volunteer Sign-Up here.
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