 Westfield Theatre & Chorus would like to invite our school community to their Halloween FUNdraiser this Saturday, October 30th from 4-8 p.m. at Westfield High School (outside door 14). They are excited to host three simultaneous events:
- 4-6 p.m. Trunk or Treat sponsored by our Choir department ($5, all ages)
- 4-8 p.m. Carnival Games & Disney princess meet & greet sponsored by WHS International Thespian Society ($5, all ages)
- 4-8 p.m. Haunted Escape Room created by WHS Tech Theatre Class ($5, ages 12 & up; reservations for this event recommended, but not required: https://signup.com/go/WxJZDAW)
Youth and families are encouraged to dress up! Families can purchase tickets to events separately or attend all three!
 WLTS in the News
We were so excited to welcome a reporter from the FCPS Office of Communications and Community Relations to our school a few weeks ago! She interviewed our awesome 6th grade news crew and published a feature on our school website and the FCPS website, with a video featuring our kids! We are so proud of our News Crew and the show they produce each morning under the direction of Ms. Carnahan, Mrs. Becker, and Mrs. Lanier. Please check out the news feature and video found on our website. Check out the story and video on our website or the FCPS website.
Kiss and Ride Reminders
Help take care of the school community by engaging in safe drop-off and pick-up habits.
- Traffic in the parking lot is one-way only.
- Enter the parking lot by turning right. Only staff are allowed to turn left into the parking lot.
- Do not park where the kiss and ride line travels through the parking lot, as backing in and out of spots creates a safety hazard.
- All cars must exit the parking area near the front loop entrance.
- Exercise care when traveling on foot: use sidewalks and crosswalks.
- Keep traffic flowing. Do not park or move your car in a way that impedes traffic.
Student Holidays November 1-2
As a reminder, all FCPS schools are closed for students on Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2 for teacher workdays. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal and K-8 Science Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for school years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 and K – 8 Science Basal Instructional Resources for the 2022-2023 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December to review the instructional materials under consideration and community feedback. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
Elementary Language Arts:
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online October 26 through November 26, 2021. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/node/36853. People reviewing the material online may complete an electronic comment sheet https://forms.gle/VKxcfabLedjYAZpS8. In addition, hard copies of instructional resources will be available in the lobby of Willow Oaks Administrative Center. Willow Oaks is open each business day from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and extended hours will be provided until 7:45 pm on October 26 and November 3, 2021.
Science:
K - 8 basal instructional resources may be accessed online until November 14, 2021. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/node/39027. People reviewing the material online may complete an electronic comment sheet https://forms.gle/g76TjGmewaN8Fgfb6.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
London Towne Parent Survey Questions for Local Level IV Community Engagement and Planning
Local Level IV services are expanding to London Towne beginning the 2022-23 school year. To support our planning, please complete this survey by Friday, November 19, 2021. Additionally, a hard copy will be sent home in your child's Tuesday folder next week. The survey only needs to be completed one time. You may choose to complete either the Google Form or the paper copy in your child's Tuesday folder. Thank you for your participation. https://forms.gle/4CfvGL1SoeWg5SXq8
Local Level IV sites focuses on academic depth and complexity in the four core content areas. Eligibility for Level IV services is determined through a selection committee at the central office level. More information about Level IV services can be found here.
Progress Report Card Information
Your child’s Quarter 1 progress report demonstrates achievement, effort and citizenship skills after the first 9 weeks of a return to in-person learning. The purpose of any system of reporting to families is to strengthen the home-school partnership and to inform families about student progress. This 1st quarter was unique and presented new opportunities for teachers to prioritize social-emotional health and wellness, as well as identify academic needs through a variety of assessments. Getting to know each child is the best way to match instructional programming to student needs. School staff continues to assess and monitor students’ strengths and areas for growth using a variety of assessments. Your child will continue to have opportunities to demonstrate mastery towards grade level standards throughout the school year and your child’s teacher will continue to communicate your child’s progress.
For more information about elementary grading and reporting, please visit the FCPS website (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/elementary-school ) or refer to the information included on the progress report envelope.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a London Towne Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/4WZoL3h1GJCHvka2A You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and 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 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):
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
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 19th. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Vigil at bavigil@fcps.edu.
Free Immunization Clinic offered by NCS & Fairfax County Health Department
Only the Pfizer vaccine will be offered (first, second or booster shot available). If needing a second or booster vaccine, please bring your vaccine card.
- When: Saturday, November 6
- Time: 9:00-11:00am
- Where: London Towne Elementary School
Find out more here:
English - free clinic -vaccine and coat drive
Spanish - Clinica de vacunacion gratuita
Upcoming Dates
Nov. 1-2 | Teacher Workdays No School for Students
Nov. 11 | Field Day Makeup | Veterans Day 2 Hour Early Release at 2:05 pm
Nov. 24-26 | Thanksgiving Holiday Schools and Offices Closed
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