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Save the Date! |
🕰️ Monday, April 28: Early Release Monday (K-6 ONLY)
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🗣️ Wednesday, April 30: 5:30 p.m. AAP Full Time Orientation (Library)
📣 Thursday, May 1: Pep Rallies (during the school day)
🎲 Friday, May 2: 6:00-8:00 p.m. PTA Game Night
🌷 Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9: Teacher Appreciation Week
📚 Wednesday, May 7: Grades 3-4 Reading SOL Test
📚 Friday, May 9: Grades 5-6 Reading SOL Test
🔬 Tuesday, May 13: Grade 5 Science SOL Test
🧮 Wednesday, May 14: Grades 3-4 Math SOL Test
🚌 Thursday, May 15: PreK Field Trip to Wolftrap
🧮 Friday, May 16: Grades 5-6 Math SOL Test
Looking Ahead:
🕰️ Monday, May 19: LAST! Early Release Monday (K-6 ONLY)
- Students released 3 hours early (12:05)
- Limited supervised child care for families who requested (ends at 3:05)
🧮 Wednesday, May 21: Grades 1-2 Math iReady Screener
🧮 Friday, May 23: Grades 3-6 Math iReady Screener
⭐ Monday, May 26: Memorial Day -- School Closed
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More Cultural Heritage Night Photos |
Our Lion Travelers visited all 7 continents at our Family Cultural Heritage Night! Over 400 LTES students and family members filled their passports with stickers as they tasted treats shared by families, crafted artwork, played games, and got active to experience many different cultures and heritages! Huge thank you to the many families who shared food!
Check out our latest web feature to see more snapshots of moments from the evening!
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2025-26 Lion Leaders Application Process |
📢 Current 5th Graders Invited to Apply for Lion Leaders Team
Mrs. Breslin, Mrs. Lanier, and Mrs. Sirota are beginning the process of selecting our 6th Grade Lion Leaders Team (combination of WLTS News Crew and Student Council) for next school year. We plan to select a team of 10-12 strong student leaders to meet daily, 8:05-8:45. These students may participate in a variety of leadership roles throughout the year: representing London Towne at community events, planning fundraisers and school spirit weeks, writing content for and producing our daily news show, and planning and implementing ways to improve our LTES learning environment.
Interested current 5th grade students must apply by Friday, May 16 at 3:05 p.m. by completing a red paper permission form (available at school) and this 2025-26 Lion Leaders Interest Form (students must be signed into their FCPS Google account). This form can also be accessed in the All Students Course in Schoology. Selections will be made based on qualifications, family and teacher recommendations, and an in-person interview during the school day. Depending on the number of interested applicants, students may be selected to participate for the entire year or a portion of the year.
We are excited for our Lion Leaders to lead by example, model Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Communicator, Collaborator, and Ethical and Global Citizen, and promote school-wide initiatives that help create a welcoming environment for all Lions! We are so excited to facilitate the growth of new Lion Leaders in the coming school year and anticipate these students having a wonderful year and a large impact on the Towne!
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May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week |
The LTES PTA wants our whole community to ensure our teachers know they are appreciation! You are invited to join in any and all themed days of Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5-9, 2025!
🍫 Monday, May 5: Snack & Relax – Stock the lounge with snacks & drinks
🌷Tuesday, May 6: You Help Us Grow – Fresh flower arrangements
🍧Wednesday, May 7: Scoops of Gratitude – Rita’s Ice in the courtyard
📦 Thursday, May 8: You Deserve the Best – Amazon Gift Card Raffle
🌮 Friday, May 9: El Fresco – PTA-sponsored lunch at Teacher's lounge
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2025-26 Free 1/2-Day Preschool Program |
An Inclusive Learning Experience! Families in our community with children ages 3-5 are invited to apply for FCPS' new community half-day preschool program!
Now enrolling community peers to learn alongside preschool students with disabilities in a nurturing, high-quality environment. Al students will benefit from the engaging curriculum, play-based learning with certified teachers, and building confidence and friendships to improve social and emotional development.
Interested families should fill out this form.
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Full Time AAP Appeal Date Change |
Families who have a child going through the full-time screening process this spring, please note there is a date change for appeals. If your child is found ineligible and you choose to appeal the decision, the deadline is May 1st, 2025.
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2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale |
📸 Attention Families - Online sales have ended. The last day to order a yearbook for the reduced rate of $16 is April 30th. Beginning May 1st all yearbooks will be sold first come first served at $20 each - cash only. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
- After May 1st the yearbook will be sold for $20 cash until sold out – a limited number of copies will be available.
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PTA News and Happenings |
📢 Calling All 5th Grade Parents!
Get ready to be part of something special! We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed parents to join the 6th Grade Committee for the upcoming school year. This is a great opportunity to help plan exciting events like:
- 6th Grade Promotion Party
- Fundraisers
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Special End-of-Year Activities ...and more!
Come learn more at our next PTA Meeting on May 13 at 6:00 p.m.!
Meet current 6th grade parents and get the inside scoop on roles, responsibilities, and how you can be involved.
Your time and talents can help make 6th grade unforgettable!
All are welcome at any PTA meeting! If you prefer to join virtually, the Zoom link will be sent out to our currently enrolled families via TalkingPoints the evening before!
Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay to date with all the fun, upcoming events!
🎭 Come see the Westfield High School production of the Sound of Music! Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 for students!
Dates/Times:
- May 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m.
- May 3 and 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Monke Bang Rock, a student-led, all-girls high school robotics team based in the Herndon area, is excited to offer a robotics summer camp for students aged 8-12!
🗓️ Dates: July 28-August 1, 2025
🕜 Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
📍 Location: 520 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA
🧒👧 Ages: 8-12
Campers will explore exciting topics like:
- Introduction to Robotics
- Coding & Programming
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Hands-on STEM activities and team challenges!
Our goal is to create a fun, engaging environment where kids can develop STEM skills and confidence—led entirely by a group of high school girls who are deeply passionate about robotics and education.
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2025-26 FCPS PreK Registration |
The FCPS PreK Program serves 3 and 4 year old students with a high quality, full-day preschool program with no cost to families at 78 Fairfax County elementary schools.
Students may qualify with a variety of economic or educational risk factors. Learn more about the Pre-K and Early Head Start Program by watching this video (English) or video (Spanish).
Spaces fill quickly, so complete an application online now or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information.
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Social/Emotional Screener Results |
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
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Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms |
🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with FCPS to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
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Measles Awareness |
💉Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
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FCPS Summer Camps |
☀️ Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
☀️ Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
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Access to Middle School Algebra |
🧮 Increasing Access to Middle School Algebra 1
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence places a focus on successful completion of Algebra 1 by eighth grade. To increase access to Algebra 1 for middle school students, the school division has decided to streamline the criteria for taking Algebra 1 Honors in seventh grade.
With the simplified criteria, Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) scores are no longer a prerequisite when selecting either Mathematics 7 Honors or Algebra 1 Honors. Although it is not a requirement for advanced math, families may still use the test scores to help decide which level of mathematics their child signs up for.
Families of students who took the IAAT this winter will receive their score report by the end of this month. Students who were scheduled for the IAAT but did not get to complete the test will have the chance to opt-in for a makeup test at the end of the year. Parents/caregivers will receive information about this makeup testing opportunity.
Additional information and copies of upcoming family communication can be found on the IAAT webpage.
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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