 Many thanks to our PTA and our coporate sponsor, Dinora Chacon, McEnearney Associates, for a fun night and awesome movie!
Virtual Annual Title I Meeting: October 24
London Towne has been designated as a Title 1 school in FCPS.
Title I is the nation’s largest assistance program for schools. It provides funding to supplement educational opportunities for children who are most at risk and increasing student achievement in schools selected on the basis of the economic level of families. The primary focus is to ensure student access to provide all children significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.
You are invited to join the virtual Annual Title I Meeting, hosted by the FCPS Title I Office, on October 24 from 6:45 -8:00 p.m. Click here to enter the meeting on October 24th.
Cafeteria Updates
Salad Bar On the Move | October 13
On October 13th, the LTES Salad Bar will move from the Salad Kiosk to cafeteria line. Students will still be able to choose from salad greens, 3 vegetables, 3 fruits, and 2 protein choices daily.
Click here to view the lunch options.
 Students will still have the option of the Salad Bar Meal or the Hot Food with Fruit and Vegetables option. Click here to view the daily lunch options at LTES.
  Sweet Treats with Lunch
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services is now offering a “Sweet Treat with Lunch” this school year to thank students and staff for enjoying school lunch with us. The “Sweet Treat with Lunch” will be implemented at all school levels. The treat for October was a chocolate chip cookie. This chocolate chip cookie is a smaller version of the same whole grain, reduced sugar chocolate chip cookie provided to schools through our a la carte option. This cookie meets USDA Smart Snack requirements.
The following dates have been determined for the monthly “Sweet Treat with Lunch.”
- November 8
- December 4
- January 8
- February 5
- March 4
- April 3
- May 6
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
 Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When scheduling trips or family events, try to use weekends and school holidays, and refer to the FCPS Calendar when planning. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence to their school. Most schools have links to their attendance email or notification systems on their homepages. If you are unsure how to report an absence, please call your school’s front office.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information.
Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
💛💙 Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker.
Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call the main office at 703-227-5400 or contact a member of our mental health team. They are:
- Emily Habermeyer | School Counselor for Grades 1,3, & 5 | eahabermeyer@fcps.edu
- Alex Hunter | School Counselor for Grades 2, 4, & 6 | alhunter@fcps.edu
- Alyssa Teitsma | School Counselor for Grades K & 6 | anteitsma@fcps.edu
- Mercedes Tikoyan | School Social Worker | mttikoyan@fcps.edu
- Muna Yusuf | School Psychologist | myusuf@fcps.edu
Find additional information to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova -Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
 FCPS Offers a Family Resource Center
The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families/caregivers, educators, and community members. Visit us at the Dunn Loring Center for Family Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105. Contact us at 703-204-3941 frc@fcps.edu.
We provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Those services include free consultations and resources, free webinars and workshops, a free lending library, and we maintain the FCPS tutor list. Contact us to get the list of FCPS employees who are available to tutor.
The Family Resource Center offers free, confidential in-person, videoconference, and phone consultations for families and FCPS staff. We can brainstorm strategies and possible solutions to help you address your concerns by drawing upon resources and support from FCPS, as well as community, state, and national centers. Contact us to set up an appointment.
The Family Resource Center Lending Library contains more than 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children. We can send any materials to your child’s school or FCPS office. The Family Resource Center Library for Families and Staff
Families and staff can check out up to six items and keep them for three weeks. Contact the FRC at frc@fcps.edu or 703‐204‐3941 for help locating resources to support you, your child, or student. Call ahead and they can have resources available for you to pick up, or they can be shipped to any FCPS school or office.
Follow the Family Resource Center Online
The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families/caregivers, educators, and community members. Bookmark these links to access resources from the Family Resource Center (FRC): YouTube Facebook Twitter Newsletters Website
Our Schools, Our Future: Join our Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all.
Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Your voice matters!
Save the Date | Oct. Digital Citizen Spirit Week
Show your school spirit and remember to be a responsible digital citizen.
- Mon, Oct 16 | Wacky Sock Day 🧦| Think about your digital footprint
- Tue, Oct 17 | Hat Day 🎩| Ask questions about what you see online
- Wed, Oct 18 | Sports Day 🏈⚽| Remember to exercise healthy technology balance
- Thu, Oct 19 | Pajama Day 💤👕| Be safe and comfortable when online
- Fri, Oct 20 | LTES Unity Day 🧡🦁| Wear Orange or LTES Spirit Wear and show kindness when online
Important Dates
October 10
PTA Meeting @ 6:30 p.m., Library or Virtual | To access our virtual session, here are the steps:
- lms.fcps.edu
- Parent/Guardian Login
- Groups > 245-London Towne PTA
- If New, Join Group > Code: TGZJ-VJT4-KM57N
- Zoom > Join
October 20
PTA Family Game Night
October 24
Virtual Title 1 Annual Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. | Click here to join the meeting.
October 26
Grade 1 Showcase @ 6:00 p.m.
October 30
Body Safety Parent Session @ 6:00 p.m.
See the complete FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar.
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