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🦁Happy Long Weekend LTES!
As we wrap up another week of learning and growth, I wanted to take a moment to recap some of the highlights. Our administrative team had the pleasure of visiting each grade level to review Student Rights and Responsibilities.
We emphasized the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our London Towne Pride. We reminded students that EVERYONE has the right to feel safe and welcome while at the Towne and to ensure that this happens, WE must all take responsibility for our actions and choices.
As London Towne Lions, we are committed to:
- Safety: We prioritize safety in all aspects of our school community.
- Caring: We take care of each other and support one another.
- Community: We contribute to the well-being of our school and community.
We encourage you to talk with your child(ren) about how they can demonstrate these responsibilities while at London Towne. How can they make safe choices, take care of their classmates and teachers, and contribute positively to our school community?
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. One way we are seeking to strengthen the family-school partnership is through more frequent and consistent communication through Talking Points. This is one way that staff will communicate regarding your child’s school experience, including academic successes, challenges, and progress. As such traditional interim progress reports will NOT be sent home this quarter. All families will have the opportunity to engage in first quarter conferences to discuss their child’s progress more in-depth.
Please reach out as questions and concerns arise. Take care and we look forward to week #3!
Warmest regards,
Shele Banford (Principal)
Jordan Moore and Lucy Zamora (Assistant Principals)
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Events Around the Towne |
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Fri, August 30: Labor Day Holiday
- No School for Staff/Students
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Mon, September 2: Labor Day Holiday
- No School for Staff/Students
- Fri, September 6: Lockdown Drill
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Mon, September 23: Early Release Monday
- Students released 3 hours early
- Please fill out this survey to share if you need child care on these days or if your child will leave at early dismissal time.
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Schools Closed on Friday, Aug 30 and Monday, Sept 2 for Labor Day Holidays |
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! |
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time.
Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
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Digital Tools Permission Form |
At London Towne, we will use a variety of FCPS-approved digital tools to support in-person learning this year! We need you to give consent for your child to use them as soon as possible so we can start using them for learning right away! Please fill out this online permission form, using your SIS ParentVUE username (your email) and password to log in. One form allows you to complete for all your children in FCPS! This form also includes opportunities to opt-out of certain services. Thanks for helping so we can use digital tools to communicate and collaborate right from the first day of school!
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2024-25 Early Release Mondays Survey |
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at London Towne Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
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Safety Drills |
⚠️ Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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What You Can Do with SIS ParentVUE |
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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