 We’ve been busy around the Towne! Recently, our youngest Lions provided a musical evening of singing and families gathered to share about their own cultural traditions and learn about each other's for our annual Culture Heritage Night. Food, games, crafts, and activities from around the world were enjoyed by all. Check out our latest blog posts on the LTES website of recent fun events: Kindergarten Musical Showcase and Cultural Heritage Night!
Happy Spring Break!
We wish you and your family a wonderful Spring Break! As a reminder, there will be no school March 25- April 2. We hope that you enjoy this time and have time to relax and recharge!
We will see you on Wednesday, April 3!
Love,
The London Towne Admin Team
Seeking Your Feedback- Reminder | Principal Padmore Feedback
On Monday, March 18, London Towne parents/guardians were sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. If you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
With much appreciation,
Wiatta Padmore
Principal
 Digital Citizenship
Connecting with friends is a priority of our teens and preteens and many do this using social media. Common Sense Media reports that, as of 2021, 38% of tweens (8-12 year olds) use social media, a statistic that is rising every year. Teens and tweens report that the most popular social media platforms are YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. While these platforms can provide opportunities for young people to connect with peers with common interests, social media usage can also result in feelings of isolation, FOMO (fear of missing out), and anxiety, as well as being exposed to inappropriate content.
The best thing caregivers can do to help our children navigate the digital content and connections they are interacting with is to value the power of our words. Informing yourself and chatting with your tween or teen about what platforms they are using and what content they are viewing online is an essential part of helping our kids make safe decisions about their online communication.
Listen to what they are interested in and ask open-ended questions, such as:
- What would happen if you turned off your phone? For an hour? A day?
- What are the pros and cons of using Instagram and other social-networking apps?
- What would happen if you unfollowed or unfriended someone who was making you feel bad on social media?
- Do you notice that you have better or worse reactions to posts or messages depending on how you feel that day?
Check out these resources from Common Sense Media to help you feel informed and start conversations with your tween or teen:
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