 Enjoy the Winter Break
We will miss our Lions over the winter break. We encourage all of you to rest, relax, and spend some time having fun. Make sure to read a little bit each day and stay safe.
We can't wait to see you on January 4, 2021 for morning meeting at 8:20 a.m.
Have a wonderful break!
Reminders & Updates:
- The London Towne office will be closed Dec. 21 - Jan. 1. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.
- Meals can be picked up in our Kiss and Ride Loop on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Meal Bus Routes will run on Dec. 21 and 22. More information can be found on the Return to School/Food page or call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
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January 4 - 8 Student Instructional Schedule:
- Monday, Jan. 4: Asynchronous/Independent Work. Tune in for Morning Meeting at 8:20 a.m.
- Tuesday - Friday, Jan. 5-8: Virtual Instruction Only, No In-Person Instruction
- Tentative Start Dates for In-Person Instruction for All Students:
- FCPS has released tentative start dates for in-person instruction for all students PK-6, pending safe health metrics. The start dates are as follows:
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Tuesday, January 12: Preschool (Head Start) and Kindergarten
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Tuesday, January 19: Grades 1 -2
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Tuesday, January 26: Grades 3-4
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Tuesday, February 2: Grades 5-6
If you have any questions about in-person instruction, please contact the Ms. Padmore, Ms. Moore, or Ms. Vigil at 703-227-5400 or your child’s teacher.
New Bell Schedule Beginning Jan. 12, 2021
Each year, the Office of Transportation Services reviews the bell schedules for all Fairfax County public schools and makes minor adjustments as necessary to improve on-time arrivals.
As you can imagine, developing this school year’s bell schedule has been extremely challenging due to the pandemic.
You may remember that new school bell schedules were announced in July. Our school’s bell schedule was changed. However, given the all-virtual start to the school year, there was no need to implement the new bell schedule.
At the School Board Work session on December 10, Superintendent Brabrand presented a revised phased- plan to return all students who have selected the in-person option starting in January 2021. Staff worked to improve start times and end times for all levels.
Barring any changes to the plan that may be impacted by the pandemic, the following bell schedule will be in place effective January 12, 2021 for both virtual and in- person instruction.
Return to School Bell Schedule:
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Middle School
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7:30-2:00
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Secondary School
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8:20-2:50
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High School
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8:20-2:50
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Thomas Jefferson
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8:40-3:45
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Elementary School
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9:00-3:30 or
9:45-4:15
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We feel this plan is a significant improvement and less disruptive over what was presented in the original plan last summer. London Towne's bell schedule will be 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
The fifteen (15) minute reduction in the school day is due to the increased cleaning time required between bus runs. Additionally, as more students return to school, the number of students allowed on each bus will be reduced substantially to meet social distancing requirements. With fewer students able to ride a bus at the same time, FCPS has no choice but to adjust the times that our buses are transporting students.
We understand that changes may present a hardship to some of our families and staff. However, it is the only way we can return all our grade levels to in-person learning, while following the critical guidelines to help keep our students and staff safe.
Thank you for your understanding. Please contact Ms. Padmore at wtpadmore@fcps.edu if you have additional questions.
Click here to view Dr. Brabrand's video discussing the new schedule.
Grab & Go Winter Break Meal Schedule
Monday, 12/21
- Grab & Go locations will not distribute any meals
Tuesday, 12/22
- Grab & Go locations will offer 14-day meal kits
Wednesday, 12/23 through Friday, 1/1/21
Tuesday, 1/5/2021
- Resume regular Grab & Go location distribution (LTES Kiss and Ride)
Thank-You Cards and Letters Needed for Deployed Service Members and Veterans
America’s Adopt a Soldier® program is celebrating the 10th year of its National Care Letter Campaign to honor deployed service members and veterans in state homes and hospitals. During winter break, please consider writing a letter of appreciation to our veterans and deployed service members. Now more than ever, veterans in veterans’ homes and hospitals are feeling isolated. Many have no family or family nearby and eagerly await visits from volunteers. However, these visits have not been possible due to health and safety restrictions resulting from the pandemic.
Cards and letters will be accepted through Tuesday, December 29, and should be mailed to:
America’s Adopt a Soldier 5400 Shawnee Road, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22312
For more information visit: www.americasadoptasoldier.org or call 703-278-3718.
Holiday Food Giveaway
 When: December 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: 1601 South 13th Road, Arlington, VA 22204
What: Each family will receive 1 Giant gift card, a box of collard greens, a box of sweet potatoes and other fixings.
LTES Office Closed During Winter Break
Fairfax County Public Schools will have its winter break from December 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021. During this time, the London Towne School Office will be closed. The office will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on January 4, 2021.
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