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Save the Date! |
🔬 Tuesday, May 13: Grade 5 Science SOL Test
🗣️ Tuesday, May 13: 6:00 p.m. PTA Meeting (5th Grade Families needed!)
🧮 Wednesday, May 14: Grades 3-4 Math SOL Test
🚌 Thursday, May 15: PreK Field Trip to Wolf Trap
🧮 Friday, May 16: Grades 5-6 Math SOL Test
📚 Wednesday, May 7: Grades 3-4 Reading SOL Test
🕰️ 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
🎶 Wednesday, May 21: 6:00 p.m. Band and Choral Concert
🐟 Thursday, May 22: Trout Release Field Trip (Trout in Classroom Team)
🧮 Friday, May 23: Grades 3-6 Math iReady Screener
⭐ Monday, May 26: Memorial Day -- School Closed
🏁 Tuesday, May 27: Boosterthon Kick Off
📚 Wednesday, May 28: Reading SOL Retakes
🧮 Thursday, May 29: Math SOL Retakes
🔬 Friday, May 30: Science SOL Retakes
💻 Friday, May 30: PreK-K Student Device Collection
🗣️ Friday, May 30: Joel Crump Assembly (Grade 4-6)
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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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2024-25 LTES Yearbooks On Sale |
📸 Beginning May 1st all yearbooks will be sold first come first served, until sold out. The cost is $20 each - cash only. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
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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!
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FCPS Budget Public Hearing |
FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing
The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m.
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Mental Health Awareness Month |
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month Activities for all Levels
Our Minds Matter has created a calendar of activities for the FCPS community. This calendar of MH Awareness Month Activities includes information so that anyone can login to the OMM Club portal (slide 2). Use these activities to uplift resources, normalize conversations about mental health, and inspire others to take action for their mental health.
Many of the linked activities were designed for middle and high school students, but can easily be adapted for use with younger students and families.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
 Early Childhood Resource Fair
🗓️ May 22, 2025
⏰ 4:00-7:00 pm
📍Centreville Regional Library (14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville)
Preschool and rising Kindergarten parents – Your kids are “Ready to Shine” so bring them out for this fun event. This FREE event for families includes an opportunity to sign children up for preschool or Kindergarten, hands on activities, a free meal, and community information.
 Robotics Summer Camp
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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Immunization Requirements |
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
ACTION REQUIRED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to our Student Information Assistant (SIA)/Registrar, Carolyn Licastro, as soon as possible:
- An immunization record showing that your child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above. Families can request immunization records free of charge through the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS), a statewide registry system. If your child was immunized outside Virginia, you can get records from those states’ systems.
- Submit your child’s immunization record through ParentVUE using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
- A note from a healthcare provider stating the date the vaccination(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Commonwealth of Virginia, Certificate of Religious Exemption.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
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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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FCPS Summer Camps |
☀️ Registration is now available 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.
💚 This May, take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health! Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a driving force in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, NAMI needs you to be part of this movement. Whether by sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change, every action helps break the stigma and build a more supportive world for all.
💚 Theme: “In Every Story, There’s Strength”
💚 Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within our community. NAMI’s campaign celebrates the power of storytelling to fuel connection, understanding, and hope for those navigating their own mental health path. Each story shared is a testament to the possibility of recovery and the strength that lies within us all. Learn more from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Last Day of School Dismissal |
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed two hours early, at 1:05 p.m.
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