What's Happening at LCES?!
 Pictured above are students in Ms. Lane's class learning in the classroom and enjoying specials.
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Tuesday, September 15 - Back to School Night (Grades K-2)
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Tuesday, September 15 - Fall Picture Day
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Thursday, September 17 - Back to School Night (Grades 3-6)
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Monday, September 21 - Yom Kippur (No School)
September 15, 2026: Grades K-2
5:55pm - Doors Open
- All families go to the cafeteria for a Principal and PTA Welcome in person
6:20pm - 6:55pm
- Session One in the classroom
7:00pm - 7:25pm
- Session Two in the classroom
Back To School Night Ends at 7:30pm
September 17, 2026: Grades 3-6
5:55pm - Doors Open
- All families go to the cafeteria for a Principal and PTA Welcome in person
- There is only one session for grades 3-6.
6:20pm - 6:55pm
- Whole Group Sessions for grades 3-6
- G3 - Art Room
- G4- Multi Purpose
- G5 - Gym
- G6-Cafeteria
7:00pm - 7:25pm
- Grade level classroom visits - teachers will lead families to the grade level classrooms.
Back To School Night Ends at 7:30pm
Attached are the FCPS Back to School Night slides with important information to review.
 Mark your calendars! On Sunday, September 20th, 2026, Lees Corner will be participating in the 18th Annual Asha-Jyothi Fun Run at Fairfax Corner. This exciting event is a fantastic way to support a great cause while also benefiting our school community.
We'd love for you, your family, and anyone else who wants to join Lees Corner to come out and participate.
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Race Date: Sunday Sept 20th, 2026
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Race Time: Fun Run starts at 8AM and 5K starts at 8:30AM
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Price Details: Regular price of $30 from June – Sept. Price increases by $5 one week before the event
Register for the Race
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.
5th and 6th grade students have the opportunity to participate and perform in choir. We perform at many different activities throughout the year, but our biggest event is our March concert! If your 5th or 6th grader would like to participate in choir this year, please use the QR code sent home with your child earlier this week or one of these two links! I can’t wait to sing with all of them!
5th grade Choir - https://forms.gle/iyjp9zVQGoUnrkGW8
6th Grade Choir - https://forms.gle/yKH8vniNKwJ9UF8DA
Questions? Please contact Ms.Leah Kmetz at lekmetz@fcps.edu.
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Report full day absences through your ParentVUE account.
Late arrivals, changes in dismissal, and early dismissals must be reported via the attendance email at LeesCornerESAttendance@fcps.edu or the attendance line at 703-227-3535.
We’re excited to share information about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Programming available within our school system. Twice-exceptional students demonstrate advanced abilities while also experiencing learning, attention, or other challenges that may require additional support.
Please view the attached flyer to learn more about 2e programming, available resources, and opportunities to support the unique strengths and needs of twice-exceptional learners. You can also visit the FCPS 2e webpage for additional information and resources.
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device. Learn more about the student device requirement.
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, the health and well-being of our students continues to be one of our priorities. Staying up to date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
- Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
- Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
- Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, at no out-of-pocket cost. 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.
 Encourage your child to join Odyssey of the Mind, a fun, creative problem-solving program where students work together to develop and present their own original solution to a long-term challenge. Once sign-ups are complete, I’ll divide students into teams based on age/grade and team size, and each team will create its own meeting schedule that works for their families. Sign up by September 18 so teams have as much time as possible to prepare for the tournament in late February! Sign Up Here
With the new school year now underway, it’s the perfect time to join or renew your PTA membership! Being part of the PTA is a fantastic way to connect with the school community and meet other families. All membership dues directly support school events and resources that enrich the school year for our students and staff.
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