LCES Updates 8/14/26 This Week's Updates
LCES Updates 8/14/26 This Week's Updates

A Message from the Principal

Lees Corner Families,

We are excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year! Guided by our theme, Rooted in Excellence, Ready for Tomorrow, we remain dedicated to high-quality instruction, a supportive environment, and strong family partnerships.

Our summer building renovations are right on schedule, and we can’t wait for students to experience our transformed spaces. As we dive into a fantastic year of growth, we are especially thrilled to introduce the newest members of our Lees Corner team!

Welcome Our Newest Staff Members

Ms. Cassandra (Cassy) Rush, Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Jennifer (Jenny) Reinitz, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Ms. Rachel Doering, First Grade

Mr. Brad Healey, Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Paula DiTullio, Special Education Instructional Assistant

Ms. Jasmine Fleming, Special Education Department Chairperson

We are looking forward to an exciting school year! We will see you on Friday, August 21st, for Open House!

Ms. Sloan and Ms. Hutchinson


In This Week's LCES NYC:

What's Happening at LCES?!

  • Photos of the Week
  • Lees Corner Open House & Back to School Events

  • Greetings From the Health Room
  • Back-to-School Checklist
  • Get Ready for the New School Year With the FCPS App! 
  • New Student ID Cards Coming for Bus Riders This Fall
  • Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
  • Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

  • Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
  • Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
  • Ox Hill Baptist Church Summer Bash!

Photos of the Week

magic school bus

Pictured above are some of our amazing staff partnering with Chantilly High School for the Magic School Bus Event where the community can drop by  some of our Chantilly Pyramid schools to get schools supplies, swag, and snacks. 


Lees Corner Open House & Back to School Events

Kindergarten Orientation & Open House:  Friday, August 21st

 Kindergarten Orientation:  9:00am – 10:00am

  • Meet teachers, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and take a neighborhood school bus tour

Grades 1–6 Open House: 11:00am – 12:00pm

  • Meet teachers, visit classrooms, and drop off school supplies

School Supplies: Pre-ordered kits (via Campus Survival Kits/PTA) will be delivered directly to your student's classroom.

Visit the health room to submit student medications or join the PTA.

 

Teacher Assignments: 

Email Notification on Wednesday, August 13th at 3:30pm

Back to School Nights:

  •       Grades K–2: Tuesday, September 15th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
  •       Grades 3–6: Thursday, September 17th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Greetings From the Health Room

Welcome back to another exciting school year at Lees Corner Elementary! The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) partner to offer each student access to a Health Room. Our goal is to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for all students throughout the school year. To help us achieve our goal, please take a moment to review the following information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the health room at 703-227-3510.


Back-to-School Checklist

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.


Get Ready for the New School Year With the FCPS App!