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🦁 🤖 Save the Date: Family STEAM Night!

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Dear London Towne Family,

On behalf of the entire London Towne staff, I want to extend a warm welcome back to school after the extended Winter Break! It has been wonderful over the course of the past week to see our students successfully re-engage in learning and embrace the routines of the school day.

This past week has been a testament to the incredible partnership we share with our families. Your support in helping your children adjust back to the school schedule has been invaluable. We truly appreciate your efforts in ensuring a smooth transition for everyone.

To maintain a safe and efficient learning environment for all, we kindly remind you of our arrival and dismissal procedures (see below). These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff while optimizing the flow of traffic. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these procedures as they are a crucial part of our collective effort to create a positive and supportive school community.

We were thrilled by the overwhelming response to our inaugural "Donuts with Grown-ups" event! It was heartwarming to see so many of our Lions and their families come together to enjoy this special morning. Due to the AMAZINGLY high turnout, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting another "Donuts with Grown-ups" event in March. To ensure everyone has ample time to connect, we will be splitting the next event across 2 mornings and splitting invites by student last names. More information will be forthcoming.

Thank you again for your continued partnership in supporting the success of our students. We look forward to a productive and rewarding 2025!

Sincerely,

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore, Assistant Principals

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

🏫Arrival and Dismissal:

School doors open at 8:05 am.
We are unable to supervise students before 8:05; please remain with your child until the first bell.

🚌Bus Loop

Cars and traffic will be prohibited from entering the bus loop during arrival and dismissal.

The bus loop will be closed to cars and traffic from 7:55 am-8:20 am and from 2:45pm-3:10pm

🚗Kiss n’ Ride: To ensure the safety and efficiency of our Kiss and Ride program and maintain the flow of traffic on Billingsgate Lane, we kindly request your cooperation with the following:

Right Turn Only: families are permitted to turn right only into the school parking lot from Billingsgate Lane. Left turns into the parking lot from Billingsgate Lane can block traffic and disrupt the Kiss and Ride line.
It is crucial to keep Billingsgate Lane clear for the smooth flow of traffic and to allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.
Billingsgate Lane: Billingsgate Lane can be accessed from Stone Road at two different intersections.To avoid the need for left turns or U-turns to join the Kiss and Ride line, we encourage you to use the intersection closer to Braddock Road and further from Lee Highway.

🎒Dismissal

Please alert the main office by 2:30 PM in the event there is a change in your child’s regular dismissal plan.
If your child is going home with another student, written permission is needed from both families.
Anytime a child is signed out of the office, the adult signing the child out will be required to show a photo ID.
Written permission sent via email or text from the parent/guardian is required to release students to any individual not listed on the student’s emergency care card.

Events Around the Towne

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, January 20: School/SACC Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

🌎 Tuesday, January 21: 7:00 p.m. Dual Language Immersion Info Meeting (Library)

🧮 Wednesday, January 22: iReady Math Screener (Gr 3-6)

🧮 Friday, January 24: iReady Math Screener (Gr 1-2)

🏫 Tuesday, January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

🏫 Wednesday, January 29: Teacher Work Day (SACC Open)

🍲 Friday, January 31: 6:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Chili Cook Off

🎉 Monday, February 3: Pep Rallies during school day!

🤖 Thursday, February 6: 5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Family STEAM Night

🍿 Friday, February 7: Parents' Night Out at Victory Martial Arts

Looking ahead:

🕰️ Monday, February 24: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

Next PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! If you prefer to join virtually, the Zoom link will be sent out to our currently enrolled families via TalkingPoints the evening before!

Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay up to date with all the fun, upcoming events!

January 31: PTA Chili Cook Off!

The PTA will be hosting the 2025 Annual Chili Cook-Off on Friday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the LTES Cafeteria! Bring your best and try the rest! Home cooks are invited to bring their best slow-cooked dishes to share with others. Everyone will vote to award prizes in these categories:

Meat chili
Vegetarian chili
New! Mac and cheese
New! Desserts and drinks

Space is limited! Use this Sign-Up Genius to save your spot at the table!

PTA will provide napkins, spoons/forks, and cups/bowls. Cooks are welcome to bring their own serving pieces, table decor, etc.

Safety measures: Entries must include a list of the ingredients, and anyone serving food is required to wear gloves (provided).

Gradebook Available Until Quarter End

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. London Towne's meeting will be this Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of other meetings by language offered.

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

Gates for Walkers Behind School

London Towne ES has two gates on the back property that we open for our students to come to and from school.

The hours the gates are open Monday-Friday are:

7:30 – 8:30 AM
2:45 – 6:00 PM

We do not leave these gates open during school hours for the safety of our students and staff. All visitors on school grounds during school hours must walk around and enter the property from the front.

Cereal Boxes Needed, Please!

Mrs. Sirota is collecting cereal boxes for an upcoming student project! Please send in any empty cereal boxes you can contribute with your student to give to Mrs. Sirota in Room 110. Thank you!

Attendance Considerations

Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes.

Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. When in doubt, see the chart below, check in with your medical professional, or review the FCPS Health and Safety guidelines. It is recommended students stay home, if they have one of the following:

Severe/uncontrolled cough
Diarrhea
Fever (100.4 or higher)
Rash with a fever
Strep throat
Vomiting
A communicable disease such as COVID-19, Chicken Pox, Measles & Rubella, Mumps, or Pertussis (Whopping Cough)

If your child has a chronic illness, as long as their symptoms are controlled, they may attend school. Please contact our public health nurse, Taylor Paul at [email protected] to develop a plan to support your child at school. If your child doesn't want to attend school, please contact a member of our mental health team or an administrator for additional support. Our mental health team:

Emily Habermeyer, counselor | [email protected]
Alyssa Teitsma, counselor | [email protected]
Anne Marie Colligan, school social worker | [email protected]
Maria Neyra, school psychologist | [email protected]

Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Food Assistance and Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

January Public Library Book Events

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Preparing for Cold Weather

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Lucero Arnez, at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

6100 Stone Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120 | Office: 703-227-5400

Attendance: (703)-227-5454 | Web | Instagram

🦁 ❄️ Welcome Back, Post Snow!

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We are so grateful to our custodial crew for clearing all the snow!

Events Around the Towne

🗣️ Tuesday, January 14: 6:30 p.m. PTA Meeting

🐣 Wednesday, January 15: PTA Spirit Day at Chick-Fil-A

🍩 Friday, January 17: 7:45-8:15 a.m. Donuts with Grownups!

📚 Friday, January 17: iReady Reading Screener (Gr 3-6)

🏀 Friday, January 17: 5:30 p.m. SACC Family Basketball Game

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, January 20: School Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

🌎 Tuesday, January 21: 7:00 p.m. Dual Language Immersion Info Meeting (Library)

🧮 Wednesday, January 22: iReady Math Screener (Gr 3-6)

🧮 Friday, January 24: iReady Math Screener (Gr 1-2)

🏫 Tuesday, January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

🏫 Wednesday, January 29: Teacher Work Day (SACC Open)

🍲 Friday, January 31: 6:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Chili Cook Off

Looking ahead:

🕰️ Monday, February 24: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

Gradebook Available Until Quarter End

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.

Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

FCPS Cell Phone Policy

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up! Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-227-5400.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

Morning Arrival

Important Information Regarding Morning Arrival

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our Kiss and Ride program and maintain the flow of traffic on Billingsgate Lane, we kindly request your cooperation with the following:

Right Turn Only: During morning arrival, parents are permitted to turn right only into the school parking lot from Billingsgate Lane.
Traffic Flow and Safety:

Left turns into the parking lot from Billingsgate Lane can block traffic and disrupt the Kiss and Ride line.
It is crucial to keep Billingsgate Lane clear for the smooth flow of traffic and to allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.

Accessing Billingsgate Lane:

Billingsgate Lane can be accessed from Stone Road at two different intersections.
To avoid the need for left turns or U-turns to join the Kiss and Ride line, we encourage you to use the intersection closer to Braddock Road and further from Lee Highway.

Cereal Boxes Needed, Please!

Mrs. Sirota is collecting cereal boxes for an upcoming student project! Please send in any empty cereal boxes you can contribute with your student to give to Mrs. Sirota in Room 110. Thank you!

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Food Assistance and Resources

January Public Library Book Events

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are! Learn more about Mentoring Month.

Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.

All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.

The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at [email protected].

FCPS has designated Orthodox Epiphany (January 19) as a religious and cultural observance day. If these days fall on weekdays, there is school; however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

6100 Stone Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120 | Office: 703-227-5400

Attendance: (703)-227-5454 | Web | Instagram

🦁 🎉 Happy New Year!

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Dear London Towne Family,

🎊 Happy New Year!

We hope you and your family are having a wonderful and relaxing break. As we soon prepare for the return to school after the two-week break, we want to share some helpful tips to support a smooth transition back to school. With a little planning and encouragement, we can make sure our students are ready for a successful start to 2025!

1. Re-establish a Consistent Sleep Routine

After some time off, it’s common for sleep schedules to shift. A consistent sleep routine is vital for your child’s focus and well-being. Try to gradually shift bedtime back to a school-night schedule a few days before school resumes. Aim for at least 9-10 hours of sleep each night for elementary-aged children. A well-rested child will be more alert and ready to learn when they return to school.

2. Streamline Morning Preparations

Mornings can be hectic, so planning ahead can make a big difference. Help your child get back into the rhythm of preparing for school by setting out clothes, packing backpacks, and organizing lunches the night before. Encourage your child to wake up with enough time to eat a healthy breakfast, which will give them the energy they need for the day. A positive, calm morning routine helps set the tone for a successful school day.

3. Continue the Habit of Reading 20-30 Minutes Every Night

Reading is a cornerstone of academic success. Keeping up with the habit of reading for 20-30 minutes each night in any language—whether you read together or they read on their own—helps your child stay engaged with learning during the break and reinforces the importance of reading as a nightly activity. Consider making reading a cozy, relaxing part of the bedtime routine.

4. Motivate Students to Try Their Best and Hold Them Accountable

As we return to school, it's important to remind our students that their best effort is the key to growth. Encourage your child to take pride in their work and always try their hardest, whether it's completing an assignment, participating in class, or working on new skills. At school, we will continue to praise students for their effort and perseverance, and we encourage you to do the same at home. Recognizing and celebrating their hard work reinforces the importance of doing their best and helps build confidence.

5. Reinforce School-Wide Rules and Expectations

After a break, students sometimes need reminders about the school’s expectations. Take a moment to talk with your child about the school-wide expectations that guide behavior and classroom conduct. Emphasize the importance of showing respect for others, listening to teachers and staff, using kind words, and taking responsibility for their actions. By reinforcing these expectations at home, we can ensure a smooth return to school with a sense of shared responsibility for maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment.

6. Create a Positive Mindset About School

As you talk about returning to school, focus on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead—learning new things, seeing friends, and participating in fun activities. A positive, enthusiastic outlook will help ease any anxiety and set the stage for a great start to the school term.

Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education. We look forward to seeing your child back at school and working together to help them succeed in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or need additional support as we transition back, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore, Assistant Principals

Events Around the Towne

🏫 Monday, January 6: Welcome back to school! Happy 2025!

🗣️ Tuesday, January 14: 6:30 p.m. PTA Meeting

🐣 Wednesday, January 15: PTA Spirit Day at Chick-Fil-A

🍩 Friday, January 17: 7:45-8:15 a.m. Donuts with Grownups!

📚 Friday, January 17: iReady Reading Screener (Gr 3-6)

🏀 Friday, January 17: 5:30 p.m. SACC Family Basketball Game

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, January 20: School Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

🌎 Tuesday, January 21: 7:00 p.m. Dual Language Immersion Info Meeting (Library)

🧮 Wednesday, January 22: iReady Math Screener (Gr 3-6)

🧮 Friday, January 24: iReady Math Screener (Gr 1-2)

Looking ahead:

🕰️ Monday, February 24: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

LTES is HIRING!

Dining Room Assistant: Mon-Fri, 10:30a-1:30p, $13.11/hr.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic & assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior & loves working with kids.

Classroom Monitor: Tues & Thurs, 7:55a-3:25p, $17.88/hr.

Qualifications: Any combination of education/experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large & small groups & has general familiarity w/ basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

If interested email: [email protected]

Days of Cheer Spirit Week Feature

It was a busy and festive final week of school in 2024! Our ItzArt4U after school club performed for families, our Get2Green Club Energy Elves helped staff shut down appliances to conserve energy during the break, we showed off our fun tacky sweater, plaid, and festive pajama outfits, and carried on our tradition of wrapping up the week with a winter sing along! Check out our latest website feature to see fun photos from the week!

Morning Arrival

Important Information Regarding Morning Arrival

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our Kiss and Ride program and maintain the flow of traffic on Billingsgate Lane, we kindly request your cooperation with the following:

Right Turn Only: During morning arrival, parents are permitted to turn right only into the school parking lot from Billingsgate Lane.
Traffic Flow and Safety:

Left turns into the parking lot from Billingsgate Lane can block traffic and disrupt the Kiss and Ride line.
It is crucial to keep Billingsgate Lane clear for the smooth flow of traffic and to allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.

Accessing Billingsgate Lane:

Billingsgate Lane can be accessed from Stone Road at two different intersections.
To avoid the need for left turns or U-turns to join the Kiss and Ride line, we encourage you to use the intersection closer to Braddock Road and further from Lee Highway.

Cereal Boxes Needed, Please!

Mrs. Sirota is collecting cereal boxes for an upcoming student project! Please send in any empty cereal boxes you can contribute with your student to give to Mrs. Sirota in Room 110. Thank you!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Food Assistance and Resources

January Public Library Book Events

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

Happy New Year!

🎉 Happy New Year, Lion Familes! We look forward to seeing students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, when all FCPS schools and offices will reopen.

FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

6100 Stone Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120 | Office: 703-227-5400

Attendance: (703)-227-5454 | Web | Instagram

🦁 ❄️ Free Family Workshop and Cereal Boxes Needed!

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Dear London Towne Family,

We are looking forward to launching into winter break with our upcoming "Days of Cheer" spirit week for staff and students. Thanks to your generous donations and contributions, we will be able to honor our dedicated staff with a variety of treats each day.

Each day will have a different theme, so get creative with your outfits and let's have some fun!

Monday: Tacky Sweater Day - wear festive, holiday themed, fun, and/or colorful and sweaters!
Tuesday: Mad About Plaid Day - wear ALL the plaid patterns, the more the merrier!
Wednesday: Don't Sweat the Holidays Day - wear comfy and cozy athletic wear!
Thursday: Winter White Out Day - Let's paint the Towne white and create a snowy wonderland with everyone dressed in white!
Friday: PJs and Peace Out Day - wear your favorite pair of PJs!

We wish you and your families a wonderful winter break filled with rest, joy, peace, and hope. We look forward to seeing you all back in the new year, refreshed and ready to learn!

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore, Assistant Principals

Events Around the Towne

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, December 16: Family Life Education Lessons this week (Grades 4-6)

🎻 Wednesday, December 18: 3:15-5:30 Strings Club Performance

🎶 Friday, December 18: 9:00 and 2:15 Winter Holiday Sing Along

☃️ Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: No School - Winter Break-Main Office Closed

🏫 Monday, January 6: Students Return to School! Happy 2025!

📚 Friday, January 10: iReady Reading Screener (Gr 3-6)

🗣️ Tuesday, January 14: 6:30 p.m. PTA Meeting

🐣 Wednesday, January 15: PTA Spirit Day at Chick-Fil-A

🍩 Friday, January 17: 7:45-8:15 a.m. Donuts with Grownups!

🏀 Friday, January 17: 5:30 p.m. SACC Family Basketball Game

Looking ahead:

🕰️ Monday, February 24: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

🚗🚗Morning Arrival

Important Information Regarding Morning Arrival

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our Kiss and Ride program and maintain the flow of traffic on Billingsgate Lane, we kindly request your cooperation with the following:

Right Turn Only: During morning arrival, parents are permitted to turn right only into the school parking lot from Billingsgate Lane.
Traffic Flow and Safety:

Left turns into the parking lot from Billingsgate Lane can block traffic and disrupt the Kiss and Ride line.
It is crucial to keep Billingsgate Lane clear for the smooth flow of traffic and to allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.

Accessing Billingsgate Lane:

Billingsgate Lane can be accessed from Stone Road at two different intersections.
To avoid the need for left turns or U-turns to join the Kiss and Ride line, we encourage you to use the intersection closer to Braddock Road and further from Lee Highway.

Cereal Boxes Needed, Please!

Mrs. Sirota is collecting cereal boxes for an upcoming student project! Please send in any empty cereal boxes you can contribute with your student to give to Mrs. Sirota in Room 110. Thank you!

Formed Families Forward Training

Formed Families Forward is pleased to offer a new training for parents and caregivers to boost family safety and wellness as you prepare for all of the excitement and disruptions of your children’s break from school and their expectations for winter holiday celebrations. Join us for an interactive workshop and get new strategies for managing the winter break and for starting the new year strong!

December 16, 2024

11:45 am-1:00 pm (with a light lunch provided) OR

6:45 - 8:00 pm (with a light dinner provided)

Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center

Address: 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Simultaneous SPANISH interpretation is available upon request. Register Here.

Full-Time Advanced Academics Services

Families with students in grades 2-6, if you are interested in referring your child for full-time services for the upcoming school year, the deadline for referrals is Sunday, December 15th, 2024. For more information, please visit the FCPS county side by clicking HERE.

Return Federal Impact Aid Form

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. Paper forms were sent home. Please return them as soon as possible!

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

The form is also available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Use these videos to help!

Video Directions (English)
Video Directions (Spanish)

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Food Assistance and Resources

Winter Break Library Book Events

Bundle up with books over break! Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

School's Closed, Learning Can Continue!

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

Get outdoors for winter fun! The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

❄️ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Winter Break Dates

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas.

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

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🦁 ❄️ Impact Aid Forms and Full-Time Advanced Academics!

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Events Around the Towne December 16-20: Winter Cheer Spirit Week

🕰️ Monday, December 9: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

🗣️ Tuesday, December 10: 5:30 p.m. PTA Meeting: Power of our Words

🏫 Tuesday, December 10: Grade 2 In-House Field Trip

🐼 Thursday, December 12: PTA Spirit Day at Panda Express

🎄 Friday, December 13: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, December 16: Family Life Education Lessons this week (Grades 4-6)

🎻 Wednesday, December 18: 3:15-5:30 Strings Club Performance

🎶 Friday, December 18: 2:00 Winter Holiday Sing Along

☃️ Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: No School - Winter Break

🏫 Monday, January 6: Students Return to School! Happy 2025!

📚 Friday, January 10: iReady Reading Screens (Gr 3-6)

Return Federal Impact Aid Form

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. Paper forms were sent home. Please return them as soon as possible!

The form is also available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Use these videos to help!

Video Directions (English)
Video Directions (Spanish)

Full-Time Advanced Academics Services

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

A reminder for families in grades 2-6. If you are interested in referring your child for full-time services for the upcoming school year, the deadline for referrals is Sunday, December 15th, 2024. For more information, please visit the FCPS county side by clicking HERE.

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Now Available

🙂😐😕 Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

Families can now view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Middle School Start Time Study

Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

Food Assistance and Resources

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

Winter Break Library Book Events

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Fairfax County Winter Fun

Get outdoors for winter fun! The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

❄️ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter Break Dates

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🦁 🦃 Thanksgiving Parade and LTES Employee Award Honorees!

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Events Around the Towne

🎄 Friday, December 6: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar

🕰️ Monday, December 9: Early Release Monday

Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

🗣️ Tuesday, December 10: 5:30 p.m. PTA Meeting: Power of our Words

🐼 Thursday, December 12: PTA Spirit Day at Panda Express

🕯️ Friday, December 13: Kindergarten Las Posadas Event

👨🏻‍👩🏾‍👧🏽‍👦🏻 Monday, December 16: Family Life Education Lessons this week (Grades 4-6)

🎻 Wednesday, December 18: 3:15-5:30 Strings Club Performance

🎶 Friday, December 18: 2:00 Winter Holiday Sing Along

LTES Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Mrs. Breslin's 4th grade STEAM Classes recently learned about the history of New York City's famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and designed floats from upcycled materials. Our 6th grade Lion Leaders helped produce our own LTES "Macy's" Thanksgiving Parade for our morning news show! Click the image below to watch!

LTES Employee Award Honorees

Last week, we honored several staff members at our Employee Awards breakfast! These honorees were nominated for colleagues or families and one recipient in each category will move on to the regional level.

Outstanding Professional

Stacey LaFountain (Special Education Department Lead)
Rachel Lanier (School-Based Technology Specialist) ⭐

Outstanding Operational Employee

Cecilia Benavides (Building Supervisor)
Lisa Raisbeck (Main Office Staff)
Tracy Fleming (Main Office Staff) ⭐

Outstanding Teacher

Hae Sun Lee (Kindergarten)
Kelly Baldino (2nd Grade)
Maddie Sirota (Advanced Academics)
Deb Christiano (Kindergarten) ⭐

Outstanding New Teacher

Yvonne Kil (2nd Grade) ⭐

⭐= Nominee will move on to regional level

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

🙂😐😕 Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

🗓️ We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.

The best gift you can give your child is a good education. And the best place to get that education is in school. Every day. On time. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

❄️ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

⭐ National Special Education Day

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students receiving special education services, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students!

Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

⭐ Special Education Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to help assist families of students with special needs.

The Office of Special Education Procedural Support helps staff, families, and students with the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Sign up for the FRC newsletter. Contact the FRC at [email protected] or call 703-204-2941.

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education has updated the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This state guide was developed to help those involved in special education including families, teachers, school administrators, advocates, and students.

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🦁 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!

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Dear London Towne Family,

As we reflect on the incredible work happening within our school community, we are filled with gratitude for each and every one of you. Our core values of Care, Courage, Curiosity, and Community truly define who we are. It is the power of "WE" that makes our school a special place.

A Friendly Reminder

As the school year progresses, we want to remind you of the importance of student safety, especially during arrival and dismissal times. Our dedicated crossing guards and staff work tirelessly to ensure the safety of all students. PLEASE help us out.

We have noticed an increase in vehicles stopping on Stone Road and Billingsgate Lane to drop off students. This practice can create safety hazards and makes it more difficult for our crossing guards to do their job effectively. Additionally, residents of London Towne II have expressed concern about vehicles parking in fire lanes and blocking homeowners from exiting their community.

To address these issues, we kindly remind all families to utilize the Kiss n' Ride lane during drop-off and pick-up times. This will help ensure the safety of our students and the community. We will also have increased police presence during arrival and dismissal times over the next few weeks to support our crossing guards and staff and guarantee the safety of all students.

We are deeply thankful for the trust, collaboration, and open communication that we share. Together, we strive to create the best possible learning environment for all our students. Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate and a peaceful and reflective day to those that may not.

Thank you for being a part of the London Towne Family!

Warmest regards,

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore, Assistant Principals

Events Around the Towne

📣 Tuesday, November 26: LTES Pep Rallies (during school)
🦃 Wednesday, November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
🎄 Thursday, December 5: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar
🎄 Friday, December 6: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar
🕰️ Monday, December 9: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🗣️ Tuesday, December 10: 5:30 p.m. PTA Meeting: Power of our Words
🐼 Thursday, December 12: PTA Spirit Day at Panda Express
🕯️ Friday, December 13: Kindergarten Las Posadas Event

Eventful November Website Feature

November was an eventful month around the Towne! Check out the Features page on our LTES website for video of our 1st and 2nd graders musical showcase performance and snapshots from our Family Literacy Glow Night and Thanksgiving Luncheon!

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

🙂😐😕 Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

The best gift you can give your child is a good education. And the best place to get that education is in school. Every day. On time. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Preparing for Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

❄️ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

🦃 From our London Towne family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

See the complete school year calendar.

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🦁 Yearbook Orders and Boundary Review Community Meeting!

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Events Around the Towne

🎶 Tuesday, November 19: 6:30 p.m. Gr 1 and 2 Choral Showcase
🍿 Friday, November 22: PTA Movie Night
📣 Tuesday, November 26: LTES Pep Rallies (during school)
🦃 Wednesday, November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
🎄 Thursday, December 5: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar
🎄 Friday, December 6: 5:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Holiday Bazaar
🕰️ Monday, December 9: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)

2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale!

📸 London Towne ES 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale now!

Use this yearbook order link by April 1st to get your yearbook for only $16.
You will have the option to have your child’s picture and name on the front cover of the yearbook for an additional $5 (online orders only).
After April 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 22.

You can complete one of these ways:

Online through ParentVue
- Video Directions (English)
- Video Directions (Spanish)
- Follow steps in image below
On paper:
- Request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information. Need to Register for ParentVUE?

⭐ Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

The best gift you can give your child is a good education. And the best place to get that education is in school. Every day. On time. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Supporting Children in Politically Charged Times

Fairfax County has shared this guidance published by The National Association of School Psychologists to help teachers and families support students in politically charged times. As you are aware, educators and families play a crucial role in helping students feel safe and learn how to engage with others with differing perspectives in a peaceful and respectful manner.

For American Education Week we celebrate ALL who work in our London Towne community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.

👨🏽‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👦🏾 National Family Engagement Month

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.

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🦁 Thanksgiving Luncheon and Literacy Night!

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Events Around the Towne

⭐Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday for Students/Staff
- SACC Closed, Main Office Closed
🤝Tuesday, November 12: 6:00 PM PTA Meeting
📸 Thursday, November 14: Fall Makeup Pictures
📚 Thursday, November 14: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Glow Literacy Family Night
🦃 Friday, November 15: LTES Thanksgiving Luncheon
🎶 Tuesday, November 19: 6:30 p.m. Gr 1 and 2 Choral Showcase
🍿 Friday, November 22: PTA Movie Night
📣 Tuesday, November 26: LTES Pep Rallies (during school)
🦃 Wednesday, November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers Needed!

🦃 Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is November 15th, and we need your help to make it a success! Please sign up here!

Here's how the SignUp tool works in 3 easy steps:

1) Go to our SignUp.

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Lisa Raisbeck in our main office, who can sign you up manually.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

You can complete one of these ways:

Online through ParentVue
- Video Directions (English)
- Video Directions (Spanish)
- Follow steps in image below
On paper:
- Request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information. Need to Register for ParentVUE?

⭐ Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

National School Psychology Week

This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year, we welcome our new school psychologist, Ms. Neyra at right in the photo above with our school social worker. Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.

The best gift you can give your child is a good education. And the best place to get that education is in school. Every day. On time. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

⭐London Towne thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day. Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students. See the complete school year calendar.

Tutoring Resources for Families

👨🏽‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👦🏾 National Family Engagement Month

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.

Supporting Children in Politically Charged Times

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🦁 Literacy Night and Thanksgiving Luncheon!

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Dear London Towne Family,

In an effort to make sure everyone in the London Towne community is aware of our School Improvement and Innovation plan this year, please see below for London Towne’s academic achievement goals in the focus areas of literacy and math for the 2024-2025 school year.

London Towne Elementary Literacy Goal: By June 2025, the percentage of all students in grades 3-6 demonstrating proficiency in Reading as measured by the Reading SOL test will increase by at least 5 percentage points.

London Towne Elementary Mathematics Goal: By June 2025, the percentage of all students in grades 3-6 demonstrating proficiency in Math as measured by the Mathematics SOL test will increase by at least 5 percentage points.

Additionally, London Towne’s Title 1 Family Compact outlines how we plan to partner with our community to achieve the goals above. It is currently in draft form and we would appreciate the community’s feedback.

Please take a moment to give us feedback on the School Improvement and Innovation Plan and the Family Compact by using the links below. We look forward to hearing from you!

English - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

Spanish - SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

At the PTA meeting on November 12th, first quarter progress towards our goals will be shared. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for being a part of the London Towne Family!

Warmest regards,

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore (Assistant Principals)

Events Around the Towne

📝 Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 5: Staff Development - No School for Students
- November 4: SACC Open
- November 5: SACC Closed; PTA/Grade 6 Bake Sale in tent
🧠 Wednesday, November 6: 5:30 p.m. AAP Full Time Information Meeting
🎶 Thursday, November 7: 4th Grade Kennedy Center Field Trip
⭐ Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday-No School for Students/Staff
- SACC Closed
🤝Tuesday, November 12: 6:00 PM PTA Meeting
📸 Thursday, November 14: Fall Makeup Pictures
📚 Thursday, November 14: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Glow Literacy Family Night
🦃 Friday, November 15: LTES Thanksgiving Luncheon
🎶 Tuesday, November 19: 6:30 p.m. Gr 1 and 2 Choral Showcase
🍿 Friday, November 22: PTA Movie Night

Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers Needed!

🦃 Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is November 15th, and we need your help to make it a success! Please sign up here!

Here's how the SignUp tool works in 3 easy steps:

1) Go to our SignUp.

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Lisa Raisbeck in our main office, who can sign you up manually.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

You can complete one of these ways:

Online through ParentVue
- Video Directions (English)
- Video Directions (Spanish)
- Follow steps in image below
On paper:
- Request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information. Need to Register for ParentVUE?

⭐ Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 When? November 5th: 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who? The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participants will:

Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
Play games and have fun!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Where? Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Register Online!

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

THURSDAY Folders

To ensure that office staff and teachers have time to organize documents for the weekly Family Communication folder, starting in Quarter 2:

Family Communication folders will now come home on THURSDAYS.
The first THURSDAY folder will come home on Thursday, November 7.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

⌚ This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

🗓️ Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage.

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS..

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🦁 Field Day and Federal Impact Aid Survey!

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Dear London Towne Family,

Last week was truly a magical time filled with joy, community, and school spirit! We're still buzzing with excitement from all the wonderful events that took place.

Storybook Character Parade

Our youngest lions: preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade, brought smiles to everyone's faces with the adorable Storybook Character Parade. It was a delightful sight to see our little lions dressed as their favorite characters, marching with pride and enthusiasm and our older students cheering them on.

Westfield High School Homecoming Parade

We were thrilled to join forces with the Westfield high school pyramid and celebrate Westfield High School’s homecoming in the parade. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our school spirit and community pride.

LTES Community Day

Saturday's Community Day was a resounding success! We were honored to partner with many of our amazing community partners to provide essential winter gear, fun activity bags, information about local activities, healthcare resources, delicious snacks, exciting fire engine tours, and even balloon animals. It was a day filled with laughter, learning, and togetherness.

Please note calendar changes for the next 2 weeks as we wrap up the end of the quarter. Beginning in quarter 2, weekly information will be sent home in “Thursday Folders” rather than on Tuesdays.

It is hard to believe that quarter 1 is quickly coming to an end. We are incredibly grateful for the support and participation of our entire community. Your involvement makes a significant difference in the lives of our students. Let's continue to build upon this momentum and create even more unforgettable moments together. Please reach out as questions and/or concerns arise.

Thank you for being a part of the London Towne Family!

Warmest regards,

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore (Assistant Principals)

Events Around the Towne

🕰️ Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Thursday, October 31: Field Day!
🕰️ Thursday, October 31: Quarter 1 Ends
- Students released 2 hours early (1:05)
🕯️ Friday, November 1: Diwali Holiday-No School for Students/Staff
- SACC Open
📝 Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 5: Staff Development - No School for Students
- November 4: SACC Open
- November 5: SACC Closed; PTA/Grade 6 Bake Sale in tent
🧠 Wednesday, November 6: 5:30 p.m. AAP Full Time Information Meeting
🎶 Thursday, November 7: 4th Grade Kennedy Center Field Trip
⭐ Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday-No School for Students/Staff
- SACC Closed
📸 Thursday, November 14: Fall Makeup Pictures
📚 Thursday, November 14: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Glow Literacy Family Night
🦃 Friday, November 15: LTES Thanksgiving Luncheon

Field Day Spectators Welcome!

Field day will be on October 31st! Please come and enjoy some fun outdoor games with your students! Field day times are:

Grades K-2: 8:50-10:00
Grades 3-4: 10:15-11:25
Grades 5-6: 11:40-12:50

Federal Impact Aid Survey

⭐ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

You can complete one of these ways:

Online through ParentVue
- Video Directions (English)
- Video Directions (Spanish)
- Follow steps in image below
On paper:
- Request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information. Need to Register for ParentVUE?

⭐ Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 When? November 5th: 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who? The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participants will:

Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
Play games and have fun!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Where? Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Register Online!

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

THURSDAY Folders

To ensure that office staff and teachers have time to organize documents for the weekly Family Communication folder, starting in Quarter 2:

Family Communication folders will now come home on THURSDAYS.
The first THURSDAY folder will come home on Thursday, November 7.

LTES Employee Awards Nominations

🏆 Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a London Towne Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.

🏆 Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

🏆 Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Special Education Department Chairs, Reading Specialists

🏆 Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Family Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Zamora at [email protected].

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

🕯️Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

🗓️ Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.

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🦁 Community Day and Field Day!

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Events Around the Towne

🏈 Friday, October 25: Westfield HS Homecoming Parade
💟 Saturday, October 26: 1:00-3:00 p.m. LTES Community Day
🕰️ Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Thursday, October 31: Field Day!
🕰️ Thursday, October 31: Quarter 1 Ends
- Students released 2 hours early (1:05)
🕯️ Friday, November 1: Diwali Holiday-No School for Students/Staff
- SACC Open
📝 Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 5: Staff Development - No School for Students
- November 4: SACC Open
- November 5: SACC Closed
🧠 Wednesday, November 6: 5:30 p.m. AAP Full Time Information Meeting
🎶 Thursday, November 7: 4th Grade Kennedy Center Field Trip
⭐ Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday-No School for Students/Staff
- SACC Closed
📚 Thursday, November 14: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Glow Literacy Family Night

Field Day Spectators Welcome!

Field day will be on October 31st! Please come and enjoy some fun outdoor games with your students! Field day times are:

Grades K-2: 8:50-10:00
Grades 3-4: 10:15-11:25
Grades 5-6: 11:40-12:50

LTES Employee Awards Nominations

🏆 Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

🏆 Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

🏆 Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Family Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Zamora at [email protected].

Digital Citizenship Spirit Week Photos!

💻 This past week, we celebrated Digital Citizenship Spirit Week! While London Towne students and staff work to create a positive culture around how they use media and technology and make responsible choices every day, we had fun dressing up to remind ourselves and reflect on specific skills during the special week! Check out our website feature to view all the fun photos from the week!

🗓️ Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

🕯️Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

🗓️ Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

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🦁 Digital Citizenship Week and Employee Recognition Awards!

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Dear LTES Community,

We hope this message finds you well. So many wonderful things happened around the Towne this week, here are some highlights:

Playdough Night! Kindergartners and their families had a blast learning about the benefits of “playing” with playdoh. They even had the opportunity to make their very own batch! HUGE thank you to the Kindergarten team for organizing such a wonderful and engaging event. Kindergarten wrapped up the week by going on a “Number Hunt” around the Towne.
The first PTA meeting for the 2024-2025 school year: PTA has some wonderful events and fundraisers planned for the year, including the upcoming “Trunk or Treat.” Be on the lookout for more information in next week’s Tuesday folder. Our technology specialist, Mrs. Lanier also shared tips for families on how they can support their children in making safe and responsible digital decisions and in forming healthy digital habits.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrations continued with community lunches to learn more about Hispanic culture and food.
3rd graders wowed us with their science presentations. They shared their knowledge on ecosystems, and we were so impressed with their hard work and enthusiasm.
6th graders celebrated their own Spirit Week!
We launched Digital Citizenship Week on Friday with a “Digital Rest” and will continue into next week. Tuesday is about “Finding Balance.” Encourage your child to wear something that shows off a hobby or something they enjoy doing that doesn’t involve a screen.

It was great connecting with new and returning families at the PTA meeting. Please join our next meeting on November 12th at 6PM in the LTES Library as we will be sharing London Towne’s school improvement plan and Title I Family Compact and seeking feedback on both. If you are unable to join in-person, please consider joining virtually via Zoom. Your input is invaluable to us as we work to create a strong partnership between our school and families.

Thank you for your continued support of our school. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Warmest regards,

🦁 Shele Banford, Principal

🦁🦁 Lucy Zamora and Jordan Moore (Assistant Principals)

Events Around the Towne

📝 Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day - No School for Students
- SACC Open
📸 Thursday, October 17: Fall Picture Day
🎃 Thursday, October 17: Kindergarten Field Trip to Cox Farms
🎃 Friday, October 18: 6:00 PM PTA Trunk or Treat, LTES Parking Lot
🏈 Friday, October 25: Westfield HS Homecoming Parade
💟 Saturday, October 26: 1:00-3:00 p.m. LTES Community Day
🕰️ Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Thursday, October 31: Field Day!
🕰️ Thursday, October 31: Quarter 1 Ends
- Students released 2 hours early (1:05)
📝 Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 5: Staff Development - No School for Students
- November 5: SACC Open
🧠 Wednesday, November 6: 5:30 p.m. AAP Full Time Information Meeting

LTES Employee Awards Nominations

🏆 Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

🏆 Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

🏆 Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

🏆 Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location

🏆 Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Family Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Zamora at [email protected].

Support Your Digital Learner

💻 Technology is a huge part of our everyday lives. Our students use devices daily in school as a communication and creation tool and outside of school for fun, connection, and relaxation. As a school-family partnership, this week we are celebrating our shared responsibility to support our young Lions as they grow as ethical digital citizens in our increasingly digital world.

This past week at our first PTA meeting of the year, Mrs. Lanier, our School-Based Technology Specialist, shared resources for families to use as we support our kids growing up in the technology-infused world we live in. She focused on three main tips:

CHOOSE quality, age-appropriate games and apps with your child.

Easy-to-read reviews from Common Sense Media for movies, TV, books, games, podcasts, apps, and YouTube grouped by age
Parents’ Ultimate Guides from Common Sense Media for the most popular social media sites

CHECK privacy controls.

iPhone parental controls from Apple are free, built in and include: content restrictions, ask to buy for App Store, downtime, and communication controls
Android parental controls from Google allow you restrict choices in Google Play for apps, games, movies, and TV

CHAT with your child.

Common Sense Media Family Tech Planners for different ages provide conversation starters that facilitate creating family technology expectations and parameters
FCPS Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit has activities and discussion topics for families

Oct 14-18: Digital Citizenship Spirit Week

💻 October 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week nationwide and at LTES! While Digital Citizenship skills are embedded in our daily practices and routines year-round, it’s always important to shine an extra spotlight on these essential skills for a special week…especially one that includes fun outfits!

Our daily spirit week themes and fun outfits will encourage students and staff to reflect on questions such as:

🌙 🛏️ Last Friday: Pajama Day -- How can I be kind online so others feel safe and comfortable?
🏈🎨Tuesday: Hobby Day -- How do we balance our time with technology?
🟡 Wednesday: Yellow Day -- How can we use caution to stay safe online?
👟 Thursday: "Leg" Sneakers and Sweats Day -- How can we stand up for others online?
🧦 Friday: Awesome Sock Day -- How does our online activity affect the digital footprint of ourselves and others?

These reflection questions will be discussed in classrooms and on our daily student-run news show next week. We invite you to check out the series of short videos we will use to reinforce these tenets of quality digital citizenship: Meet the Digital Citizens, produced by Common Sense Media, a comprehensive resource for parents and educators who teach safe media and technology choices.

Our Own Restorative Practices Celebrity

We so appreciate how our Restorative Practices Resource Teacher, Chris Kawchak, has facilitated such huge reflective and collaborative growth in our Lions over the past two years with Pride Lab and other Restorative Practices.

FCPS produced a video celebrating how RJ work around the county is fostering a positive and welcoming learning environment and she and our students are prominently featured! Check it out!

Oct 14-18 is National School Lunch Week

🥪 Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

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 School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

🍪On Wednesday, October 16, to show our appreciation to students, Food and Nutrition Services staff will be hiding "X Marks the Tray" stickers under random entree containers. Students who find one will receive a free sweet treat!

☀️ Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

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🦁 Picture Day Volunteers Needed and Digital Inclusion Week!

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Events Around the Towne

🗣️ Tuesday, October 8: 6:00 p.m. PTA Meeting
- Library
♟️ Tuesday, October 8: After School Clubs Begin
- Every Tues/Wed/Thurs until Dec 12
🧸 Wednesday, October 9: 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Playdoh Night
💻 Wednesday, October 9 - Friday, October 11: CogAT Testing
- All Grade 2 students
- Select Grades 3-6 students
📝 Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day - No School for Students
- SACC Open
📸 Thursday, October 17: Fall Picture Day
🎃 Thursday, October 17: Kindergarten Field Trip to Cox Farms
🏈 Friday, October 25: Westfield HS Homecoming Parade
💟 Saturday, October 26: 1:00-3:00 p.m. LTES Community Day
🕰️ Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Thursday, October 31: Field Day!
🕰️ Thursday, October 31: Quarter 1 Ends
- Students released 2 hours early (1:05)

Picture Day Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers to assist us with Picture Day on October 17.

All volunteers will assist the teacher and photographer with matching the class lists with the correct student and picture envelope. They will also assist the teacher with lining students up and making sure hair, shirts, and smiles are camera ready!

All volunteers will receive a $15.00 voucher to use toward a picture packet.

Please click here to sign up!

Support Your Young Digital Learner

💻 Technology is a huge part of our everyday lives. Our students use devices daily in school as a communication and creation tool and outside of school for fun, connection, and relaxation. As a school-family partnership, it’s our shared responsibility to support our young Lions as they grow up in an increasingly digital world. Teaching technology habits now will help our students make smart and safe decisions as they grow.

Curious to find out…

How we support digital citizens in school?
How to set limits for a healthy media balance at home?
How to set parental controls on your children’s devices?
How to check out and chat with your child about the games and apps they are using?

Come to the first PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the London Towne library to learn about these digital citizenship topics from our Technology Specialist, Rachel Lanier. Bring your questions and leave with ready-to-use resources!

Oct 7-13 is Digital Inclusion Week

💻 FCPS has partnered up with Fairfax County Government to help our FCPS families discover valuable resources and learning events! Check out the Fairfax County Government Digital Equity websites for how you can:

Find Free WiFi
Borrow a Computer
Visit Fairfax Access Locations
Take Free Tech Classes
Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount or possibly qualify for free internet!

Additional Resources:

Check out the Computer Core Website for more learning opportunities!

🕎 Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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