This is the official page for USAG Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services. Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services proudly serves the Soldiers, Families and civilians of the Fort Lee Community.
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Mission: CYS Services provides programs tailored for children from 0-18. Whatever your child's needs, CYS Services helps you meet them.
Operating as usual
Good morning CYS Families,
In honor of “Read Across America Week,” next week CYS will be doing a live reading everyday. Please tune in to our page for more information.
See our flyer below for our weeklong themes and activities. Feel free to post pictures and tag Lee CYS so that we can see and share all the wonderful things our families are doing! Please feel free to message us if you have any additional questions. Have a wonderful Monday!
U.S. Army Fort Lee
U.S. Army is hosting a COVID-19 Town Hall, Monday, Feb. 22 from 9:45-11 a.m. EST at www.facebook.com/usarmy/live.
The town hall is designed to give Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members and contractors an opportunity to hear directly from Army Leaders on the COVID-19 vaccine and answer any questions you may have.
Viewers will also be able to engage with Army subject matter experts in the comment thread.
ATTENTION CYS PATRONS AND FAMILIES!
The Child Development Centers, School Age Program, and Family Child Care Homes will open at 1030 tomorrow 19 February 2021. Please drive safe. We will see you in the morning.
OPERATIONAL STATUS UPDATE: Fort Lee will open on a 2-HOUR DELAY Friday, February 19, due to hazardous winter weather conditions.
ONLY key and essential military and civilian personnel must report to work on time. All other personnel should plan to arrive following the 2-hour delay – do NOT come to work any earlier. Please contact your supervisor for confirmation and details.
Kenner Army Health Clinic and all Fort Lee FMWR facilities will open at 10 a.m., however, parent drop-off at Lee CYS facilities will not commence until 10:30 a.m.
The Commissary will open at 9 a.m. AAFES facilities will open at their normal times.
Installation access gates and dining facilities will operate on their normal schedules, with the exception of Temple Ave. Gate, which will be open 4:30-11 a.m.
All other facilities will open two hours after their normally scheduled times.
Drivers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when driving in winter weather both on- and off-post. Individuals parking cars on post may wish to avoid parking near trees, as falling branches or trees due to icy conditions may cause vehicle damage. Monitor local news media and other weather-related sources for weather updates that may affect travel. For information on road conditions in your local area, visit www.511virginia.org.
The Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide includes important information regarding changes to the installation's operational status, delayed reporting procedures, other ways to stay up-to-date, winter preparedness tips and more. View it online now at https://home.army.mil/lee/index.php/hazweather.
ATTENTION CYS PATRONS!!! The Child Development Centers and School Age Center will open at 1130. Please see update below. Please continue to watch this page for any updates or changes.
***OPERATIONAL STATUS UPDATE: Fort Lee will open on a 4-HOUR DELAY Thursday, February 18, due to hazardous winter weather conditions. LIBERAL LEAVE is authorized.
ONLY key and essential military and civilian personnel must report to work on time. All other personnel should plan to arrive following the 4-hour delay – do NOT come to work any earlier. Please contact your supervisor for confirmation and details, including questions about leave and telework policies or procedures.
Conditions will be reassessed Thursday morning to determine if further operational status changes are warranted.
Installation access gate hours will be as follows Thursday:
• Sisisky Boulevard Gate: Always Open
• Shop Road Gate: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• A Avenue Gate: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mahone Avenue Gate: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Lee Avenue Gate: Closed
• Jackson Circle Gate: Always Open
• Temple Avenue Gate: 10 a.m. to noon
• Visitor Control Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kenner Army Health Clinic facilities will open at 11 a.m., except for the pharmacy, which will delay opening until 1 p.m.
All FMWR facilities will open at 11 a.m., however, parent drop-off at CYS facilities will not commence until 11:30 a.m.
The Commissary and all AAFES facilities will open at 11 a.m. – except for the Express gas station, which will open at 9 a.m.
Dining facilities will operate on brunch schedules.
The African-American/Black History Month observance scheduled to be hosted virtually at 11:30 a.m. by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade is postponed until a later date, to be announced.
Drivers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when driving in winter weather both on- and off-post. Individuals parking cars on post may wish to avoid parking near trees, as falling branches or trees due to icy conditions may cause vehicle damage. Monitor local news media and other weather-related sources for weather updates that may affect travel. For information on road conditions in your local area, visit www.511virginia.org.
The Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide includes important information regarding changes to the installation's operational status, delayed reporting procedures, other ways to stay up-to-date, winter preparedness tips and more. View it online now at https://home.army.mil/lee/index.php/hazweather.
Hopewell City Public Schools
All Hopewell City Public Schools buildings will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday 2/18/2021. There will be no virtual instruction. This is a snow day for all students and staff.
February Health & Wellness Bulletin, Selecting the
Right Size Sports Equipment for Your Child.
Fort lee CYS .....HOOOAH!
ICYMI: "Being certified and accredited means we’re part of a youth development community that is invested in ensuring quality learning opportunities for children everywhere.”
https://www.army.mil/article/243223/cys_program_at_fort_lee_va_earns_dod_certification
Lee CYS's cover photo
Lee CYS's cover photo
Good evening Patrons and Families!
As a reminder CYS will be closed tomorrow, February 12th for our Staff Professional Development Day! We will reopen on Tuesday, February 16 at 0600. Have a safe weekend
Army Family and MWR Programs
Are you ready to start a rewarding career? Family Child Care providers offer a safe, developmental environment for children. You may qualify for a $1k bonus, too! Complete the form at www.armymwr.com/FCC to start.
*Conditions apply
#FCCBonus #CYS #FCC #ArmyMWRCares
Child & Adult Care Food Program February 2021 Newsletter
Attention CYS Patrons,
As a reminder Parent Central will close at 12pm this Friday, 22 January 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at (804)765-3852 or email us at [email protected].
Have a safe weekend!
Army Family and MWR Programs
Start a career that moves when you move – become a Family Child Care (FCC) provider! And it’s never been easier. Take the first step by submitting the application at www.armymwr.com/FCC . You could earn a $1k startup bonus, too!
*Conditions apply
#FCCBonus #CYS #FCC #ArmyMWRCares
Don't forget!!! Mark your calendar parents, families and professionals for upcoming training opportunities offered by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center. This is a great opportunity to learn more about students and children and youth with learning disabilities or other developmental delays. A brief synopsis and links on how to sign up are provided below.
Want flexible, convenient child care – at a reasonable cost? Family Child Care (FCC) homes are a great option!
Quality care, at 15% lower cost. Go to armymwr.com/fcc for more details!
#CYS #FCC #ArmyMWRCares
The Army FCC Program is a child care option offered in homes on post by authorized Military Family members and qualified civilians working as independent contractors.
Happy New Year!! Mark your calendar parents, families and professionals for upcoming training opportunities offered by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center. This is a great opportunity to learn more about students and children and youth with learning disabilities or other developmental delays. A brief synopsis and links on how to sign up are provided below.
Fort Lee CYS wishes all our Families a joyous New Year’s Eve. May 2021 bring you much love, prosperity, and health!!!! Happy New Year everyone!!!
Army Family and MWR Programs
Many teens use social media to connect with friends, get inspiration, or fill free time, but it comes with a danger – cyberbullying. If you witness cyberbullying, record the interaction and report it to an adult. Go to https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/cys/youth-centers/army-teen-psa
#ArmyMWRCares #CYS
Attention Patrons,
Please see our upcoming closure date for Child & Youth Services.
GREAT opportunity for our Teen Girls who are into Technology.... Don't miss it! Application Deadline 1/15/2021.
Our School Age playground was in need of major repairs. Long time coming and now it is finished ! Concrete paths between all structures now provide accessibility for all, tripping hazards have been removed, fall zones have been repaired, leaves have been removed, grass has been planted, proper drainage has been added and the structures have been fixed!! We are elated for our kiddos!
Army Family and MWR Programs
Want flexible, convenient child care – at a reasonable cost? Family Child Care (FCC) homes are a great option!
Quality care, at 15% lower cost. Go to armymwr.com/fcc for more details!
#CYS #FCC #ArmyMWRCares
Dear CYS Families: The CYS Health & Wellness January 2021 edition bring to you "Infants and Nutrition".
Dear Fort Lee CYS Families:
Per the Executive Order issued by the President, 24 December 2020 Fort Lee CYS will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. We wish you all happy holidays! May it be full of warmth and joy!
Lee CYS's cover photo
Lee CYS's cover photo
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Have unique child care needs? Check out Family Child Care (FCC)! FCC has hourly, evening, weekend, and extended care options…and more choices for infants and special needs care.
Go to armymwr.com/fcc for more details!
#CYS #FCC #ArmyMWRCares
Attention Everyone! Fort Lee CYS has an opening in one of our Child Development Centers for someone with GREAT customer service skills. We are looking to fill a PART TIME Administrative Assistant position. Please see announcement below for more details.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/587080800
Do you enjoy educating children? Then we are looking for YOU! Fort Lee CYS has an opening for a FULL TIME Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate to work in the CYS Strong Beginnings Pre-K program. Please see announcement below for your information!
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/587054000
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Fort Lee CYS is hiring!! Sharing one of several positions open at the moment. We are looking for an energetic and handy Maintenance Worker who would like to join the CYS Team. Please see announcement below for your reference!
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/587132300
1880 Yorktown Dr
Fort Lee, VA
23801
Parent Central Services Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:30 pm Child Development Center Hours of Operation: Yorktown CDC Monday - Friday, 5:15 am - 6 pm Battle CDC Monday - Friday, 5:15 am - 6 pm Sisisky CDC Monday - Friday, 5:15 am - 6 pm Multi-Program Monday - Friday, 5:15 am - 6 pm Family Child Care - Hours vary School Age Services Before and After School Care Monday - Friday: 5:15-8:30 am & 3:45 - 6 pm Camps & holidays, 5:15 am - 6 pm Youth Center - Middle School and Teen Program School Year, Monday - Friday: 3- 7 pm Saturday, 3 - 9 pm Sundays, closed Other extracurricular programs include: HIRED!, EDGE!, SKIESUnlimited and Youth, Sports and Fitness, School Liaison Officer.
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
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It's limbo time!! #CYSFatherDaughterDance
The party is far from over! Mother & Son Dance #CYSSOCKHOP
Mother & Son Sock Hop
Mother & Son Sock Hop #CYSSOCKHOP
CYS Youth sing the Star Spangled Banner
CYS Kicks Off Month of the Military Child!
Another fun dance video from the Mother Son Dance this weekend.
The boys had fun dancing to the "Nae Nae." More fun videos to come. Remember please put in ICE comments: https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=120197&s=446&dep=*DoD&sc=6 This helps us bring this event back to Fort Lee and improve if possible.
If you missed out on the BC3 free basketball clinic, don't worry there are other sessions in the future. On July 9, August 6, and August 27 there will be basketball clinics for $15 per person. Join our gold medal coach, Becca Wann for her camps/clinics throughout the summer. Her basketball camp will be July 5-8 and August 23-26.
Thank you to the Cassity family for taking this video of the SKIES Martial Arts skit at the Spring Fling. As you can see martial arts can speak about subjects such as bullying, respect, obedience, and so much more. If you are interested in joining our Martial Arts classes, stop by Parent Central Services to join.
What a great SKIES aerobic class by Master Bugg. The students and parents enjoyed it.
Fun at the CDCs - Patrick drivng the train between the CYSS campus and outdoor recreation -all for the kids!!!
Defense Contract Management Agency
3901 A Ave, Bldg 10500Uniform Company, 262nd QM BN, 23rd QM BDE
Building# 9304, B AveJuliet Company, 262nd QM Bn, 23rd QM Bde
11107 E StVictor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion
11107 E AvenuePetroleum and Water Department
11300 Grant AveCivilian Welfare Fund Fort Lee
3312 A Ave Ste 123 Bldg 12010U.S. Army Supply Excellence Award Program
Bldg 4225, 1831 Adams AveU.S. Army Deployment Excellence Award Program
2401 Quarters RdThe Ordnance Corps Association
Hatcher Hall, Room 122
Bachelor of General Studies: Logistics, Longw
961 Bishop Loop
HHC U. S. Army Garrison Fort Lee
70 B Ave, Bldg 1107
Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion,
BLDG 3005, 901 13th Sreet
Department of the Army Philip A. Connelly Pro
1831 A Ave Bldg 4225 Rm 303A
HHC Cascom Family Readiness Group (FRG)
2221 A Ave
Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center
910 20th St. BLDG 5209
U.S. Army Supply Excellence Award Program
Bldg 4225, 1831 Adams Ave
Quartermaster Basic Officer Leadership Course
562 Quarters Rd, Building 12420
U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command
2221 Adams Avenue