The Fami-LEE Times

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We are excited to greet our families and kick off a great year. As we prepare to enhance the communications of the school we are looking to transition "The FamiLEE Times" from Blackboard connect to Remind. This change will provide an enhanced opportunity for native language interpretation and an increase in viewership of our weekly communication.

Here are a few important dates for the remainder of August.

• 21st - Open House (8:30-10:00am), Sensory Friendly (10:30-11:00am)
• 22nd - First Day of School, 7:40 AM-2:45 PM (Tardy Bell rings at 8:00 AM)
  
• 22nd - PTO sponsored Tears and Cheers Celebration at the LES flagpole, 7:40-8:20 AM
• 24th- Back to School Bash, 4:00-6:00 PM
• 28th- Boosterthon Fundraiser Kickoff
• 28th- Back to School Night, 6:00-6:45 PM and 7:00-7:45 PM

We look forward to an amazing year!!!!

WE ARE....Leesburg.

Back to School Bash 8/24 4:00-6:00pm

The Back to School Bash on Sat, August 24 from 4:00-6:00pm is a great way to kick off the year for the whole family. We'll have representatives from local businesses and after school activities, hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided, and we will be hosting a No Sale Yard Sale.

Please gather the following items if you would like to donate to the No Sale Yard Sale:

• Gently used kid's clothing and outerwear
• Books
• Unused/Good condition arts and crafts
• Halloween costumes
• LES Spiritwear

We cannot accept underwear/socks, clothes with holes or stains, and bathing suits.

Please place in bags and prominently place the size or item type on the outside of the bag.

Donation drop off will be by the gym on 8/24 between 10am and 12pm.

Welcome back everyone!

I will be in the clinic during school hours tomorrow (8/21/24) for parents to drop off medications. Any student with a medication needs to have the physician order/OTC form completed and the medication in the original container. The medication also needs to be within date. Please reach out if you have any questions at 571-252-2860 Ext 2 or at abbygail.nims@lcps.org.

-Nurse Abby

¡Bienvenidos de nuevo a todos!

Estaré en la clínica durante el horario escolar mañana (21/8/24) para que los padres traigan los medicamentos. Cualquier estudiante que tenga un medicamento debe tener el formulario de orden médica/OTC completo y el medicamento en el envase original. El medicamento también debe estar dentro de la fecha de caducidad. Comuníquese si tiene alguna pregunta al 571-252-2860 Ext 2 o al abbygail.nims@lcps.org.

-Enfermera Abby

Abbygail Nims, RN | School Nurse

Leesburg Elementary School | Student Health Clinic

323 Plaza Street, NE

Leesburg, VA 20176

Abbygail.Nims@lcps.org | Office 571-252-2860 | | Fax 703-771-6725

We will once again be accepting donations for our No Sale Yard Sale at the Back to School Bash! Please drop off any donations between 10am-12pm on Saturday, August 24th. Donations can be dropped off in the school cafeteria.

All items must be in good condition. Clothing can be any size, baby-adult. Please note, we cannot accept underwear, socks, or bathing suits in any condition. We also cannot accept anything with holes or stains. If you are unsure if we'll accept an item, please reach out to the PTO and we'll let you know.

Thank you for your donations!

Rose Price is a longtime resident of Loudoun County and proud mother of two daughters who excelled at youth soccer (including one going on to play at college. Now, Price is giving back to her community in a big way. Alongside VLP Financial Advisors, she is sponsoring the PSA Sports Academy’s Girls Fall Soccer program, allowing girls in Loudoun County to attend soccer sessions for free.

This initiative aims to foster a love for the sport, promote physical activity, and build a sense of teamwork and community among the participants.

“Local soccer programs have had such a positive impact on the lives of my girls — Kaela and Taylor — both on and off the field. From great memories to life lessons, I am excited to provide an opportunity for all girls in our Loudon community to benefit from all the game of soccer has to offer,” said Price.

VLP Financial Advisors, an independent local and nationally recognized financial planning firm with which Price is a partner, shares her vision of giving back to the community. The firm is known for its commitment to fostering positive change and supporting local initiatives through their VLP CARES program.

By sponsoring the PSA Girls Fall Soccer program, VLP Financial Advisors and Price aim to remove financial barriers, allowing more girls to participate in the sport they love.

“I want every girl to have the chance to experience the joy and benefits of soccer,” Price said.

The PSA Girls Fall Soccer Program provides an excellent platform for young athletes to develop their skills and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports. Families in Loudoun County can now enroll their daughters without worrying about the cost.

This initiative is not just about promoting physical activity, but also about empowering young girls, building their confidence, and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

Price and VLP Financial Advisor’s generous sponsorship of the PSA Sports Academy’s Girls Fall Soccer Program is a shining example of community spirit and commitment to the next generation. This fall, as the girls of Loudoun County take to the soccer fields, they will not only be playing a game, but also building a foundation for future success.

If you can find out more information about PSA’s Recreation Fall Soccer League and the free girls program by clicking here and visiting their website.

2023-24 Year In Review

The mission of the Leesburg Elementary School PTO is to positively impact the lives of the children and families of Leesburg Elementary School by strengthening, enhancing and encouraging educational and social experiences.

As we prepare for the new school year ahead, we wanted to share how we lived up to our mission during the 2023-2024 school year. The above graphics outline our fundraising efforts and how we used those funds to support our school community. If you have questions about anything detailed in these graphics, please email LeesburgPTO@gmail.com

We could not have accomplished these activities without the Leesburg Elementary community. From local business owners who donated goods, prizes, and dollars, to families who committed time and money to supporting PTO activities, to the staff who devoted their time and resources planning and leading events, it was truly a Fami-LEE effort. Planning is already underway for the 2024-25 school year and we're once again looking to our community for support.

• If you'd like to donate directly to the LES PTO, you can do that through Paypal by clicking here.
• If your workplace matches donations, LES PTO is a 501-c3 (FEIN #27-0922332) and any donations are tax deductible.
• You can check out our Fall Volunteer activities here and sign-up to help with an upcoming activity or event.

Thank you again to everyone who supported our school, staff, and students throughout the past year. We Are... LEESBURG!

2024-25 Kick-Off

We can't believe August is here and the 2024-2025 school year is just a few weeks away! You may have driven by the school and noticed the various projects taking place. With a new roof, fire alarm system, gym floor and playground under way, a lot of positive updates are being finalized in preparation for the return of your students!

The PTO has also been very busy preparing for the school year! We were thrilled to welcome new and existing Fami-LEEs to our first annual popsicle party at the Ida Lee playground. Thank you to all of those who could join us! There are also several more events in the works, including our Back to School Bash on August 24! We are actively seeking volunteers to help run this amazing event and more information can be found below.

We're looking forward to another great year and seeing all of you again at LES soon!

Please consider signing up to help with an upcoming event this Fall! There are lots of options using the link below and we will post more as they become available.

Box Tops for Education

Earnings Jul 2024-Jul 2025: $11.90

Lifetime School Earnings: $34,435.54

3 Steps to Earning $5 for the school - No Box Tops purchases required!

1) Download the App by Clicking Here

2) Use referral code ZE4F9680 to register

3) Scan your first receipt (even if there are no Box Tops) and earn $5.00 for the school.

Share the referral code with grandparents and extended family to generate even more money for LES. If 20 people download the app, use the referral code and scan a receipt, LES PTO would make $100!

Please consider signing up to help with an upcoming event this Fall! There are lots of options using the link below and we will post more as they become available.

For those that did not order a School Supply Kit and would like to purchase their own school supplies, grade level lists can be found by clicking here!

August 2024

• 12th- Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM
• 21st - Open House (8:30-10:00am), Sensory Friendly (10:30-11:00am)
• 21st - Chalk the Walk, 6-7 PM
• 22nd - First Day of School, 7:40 AM-2:45 PM (Tardy Bell rings at 8:00 AM)
• 22nd - PTO sponsored Tears and Cheers Celebration at the LES flagpole, 7:40-8:20 AM
• 24th- Back to School Bash, 4:00-6:00 PM
• 28th- Boosterthon Fundraiser Kickoff
• 28th- Back to School Night, 6:00-6:45 PM and 7:00-7:45 PM

September 2024

• 9/5 - PTO Meeting, 7-8:30 PM at LES Library
• 9/9 - Boosterthon Fun Run, 8:15 AM
• 9/12 - Goodies with Grandparents/Grown Ups (A-M) 7:40-8:00 AM
• 9/13 - Goodes with Grandparents/Grown Ups (N-Z) 7:40-8:00 AM

Thank you, Pine Ridge Landscaping for our beautiful donated landscaping!

Thank you, Victory Martial Arts for our wonderful teacher breakfast!

It is our mission to empower every student to SOAR with Four and build meaningful relationships with our families and local community. Leesburg Eagles will be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind.

#WeAreLeesburg

#FamiLEE

@leesburg_es

323 Plaza Street Northeast, Leesburg, VA 20176

571-252-2860

www.lcps.org/leesburg