🦁LTES News | Bus Reminders | FCPS Community Conversations

From Lions to Bull Dogs...excited to be a part of the Westfield Homecoming Parade!

Lions in the Westfield Homecoming Parade!

Check out more pictures from the Westfield Parade on the LTES website. Our WLTS News Crew and the SCA got in their steps during this parade. It was fun to see so many Lions in the crowd: 

 https://londontownees.fcps.edu/features/westfield-homecoming-parade-0

Hello LTES Families 

Happy Fall! As the leaves begin to change color and the air gets cooler, we know that fall is a time of transition for many families. Children may be adjusting to a new grade level, new teachers, and new friends. Families may be juggling work, school, and extracurricular activities. We want to remind you that we are here to support you and your child during this time of change.

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your child  is having a difficult time with this transition or with attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. There are solutions. 

Click here to see this video of how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.

Attend today, achieve tomorrow! LTES staff appreciates our partnership with you and will do whatever it takes to ensure your little Lion is seen, belongs, and is appreciated around the Towne.

With much appreciation,

Ms. Padmore, Principal, Ms. Moore, and Mrs. Zamora, Assistant Principals

🚌 Keeping Our Lions Safe On the Bus 

LTES has several bus routes that bring about 200 students to and from school. In order to keep all Lions safe, we need your help as some Lions are having difficulty during the bus ride. Please help us maintain safety on the bus ride to and from school by reminding your child to follow our safety expectations while on the bus. To be safe on the bus, all Lions need to:

• Remain seated at all times
• Stay seated until the bus has fully stopped at their drop-off location
• Allow younger students to exit the bus first 
• Follow the bus driver’s and patrols’ directions
• Use a quiet voice 
• Keep hands and feet to self and away from windows

Please note:

• Kindergarten and Head Start family members should be prepared to show identification when students are exiting the bus.
• Kindergarten students riding on afternoon school buses will be returned to school unless they are met at the bus door by a parent, guardian, caregiver, or sibling who is middle school age or higher and asked for by name.
• Family and Early Childhood Program (FECEP)-Head Start-Pre-School, FECEP-Head Start, and pre-school students will be returned to school unless they are met at the bus door by a parent or another responsible adult who is 18 years of age or older and named in writing by the parent.

For more information on bus transportation, click here.

Thank you for helping us to keep our Lions safe to and from school! 🦁💙💛

Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off  

Join Superintendent Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation at Hayfield Secondary School on Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or at Whitman Middle School on Wednesday, September 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions. 

These events are part of a series of Community Conversations this fall and spring in each region. Days and times for the additional region events will be shared soon. Visit FCPS’ webpage to find out when and where you can engage with Dr. Reid.

Register to attend. Pre-registration is not required, but it helps with planning. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. 

Dr, Reid will be in Region 5 on October 5, 2023 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer Middle School 8100 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182.  Registration link coming soon.

✍🏽Student Rights & Responsibilities Acknowledgement Signatures Due 9/29

FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. 

Each year we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.

Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Please contact our front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.

🔬🔭🧪STEAM Opportunity for Students 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬

Participate in STEMOLOGY STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities.  High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 am - 3:00 pm.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewf
• Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

October Events Hosted by the FCPS Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The FRC is hosting the following events in October:

• Building Family and School Partnerships for Twice Exceptional (2e) Students, Friday, October 6, at 10 a.m.
• Sibshops: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, October 9, 9 a.m. to noon, at Providence Community Center. 
• What Your 11th and 12th Graders Are Learning in School About Drugs and How You Can Talk with Them
• Presented in English on Friday, October 13, at 10 a.m.
• Presented in Spanish on Friday, October 20, at 10 a.m. 
• Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series, Friday, October 27, at 10 a.m. and Friday, November 10, at 10 a.m.

Click the links above to register for the events. For more information, visit the Family Resource Center webpage.

Important Dates

September 29

Signed SR&R Form due for all students, K-12

PTA Movie Night @ 6:30 p.m.

October 9

Indigenous Peoples' Day, Staff Development Day/Student Holiday (No school)

October 10

PTA Meeting @ 6:30 p.m., Library  or Virtual | To access our virtual session, here are the steps:

1. lms.fcps.edu
2. Parent/Guardian Login
3. Groups > 245-London Towne PTA
4. If New, Join Group > Code: TGZJ-VJT4-KM57N
5. Zoom > Join

See the complete FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar.

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

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