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Events Around the Towne
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🗓️ Monday, May 25-Wednesday, May 27:School Closed for Students
🚌 Thursday, May 28: Grade 4 Field Trip to Gunston Hall
📚 Thursday, May 28: Centreville Public Library Visit
🍩Friday, May 29: 7:45 a.m. Donuts with Grownups (Last Names M-Z)
💻Friday, May 29: Reading SOL Retakes
💻Monday, June 1: Science SOL Retakes
💻Tuesday, June 2: Math SOL Retakes
💻Wednesday, June 3: Makeup SOL Retakes
🎶Thursday, June 4: 6:30 p.m. Chorus/Band Concert
💻Friday, June 5: Grades 1-2 Device Collection
🎪Saturday, June 6: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Family Fun Fair
🎓Monday, June 8: 1:50 p.m. Westfield High School Senior Walk
💻Wednesday, June 10: Grades 3-4 Device Collection
📚Wednesday, June 10: Book Bus
🎻 Wednesday, June 10: 7:00 p.m. Strings Concert
💻Friday, June 12: Grades 5-6 Device Collection
🏃🏻➡️Friday, June 12: Boosterthon Fun Run!
⚽Monday, June 15: 9:00 a.m. Sixth Grade Kickball Game
🎓Tuesday, June 16: 9:00 a.m. LTES 6th Grade Promotion
🎉Wednesday, June 17: 10:00 a.m. 6th Grade Party
🌞 Wednesday, June 17: 1:05 p.m. Early Release for Last Day of School!
Dear London Towne Families,
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our community safe, happy, and thriving.
Warmly,
Shele Banford, Principal
Jordan Moore, Assistant Principal
Lucy Zamora, Assistant Principal
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LTES Lion Fun Run Fundraiser |
It’s time! You can register your student for our Lion Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $20,000 for improving the spaces where our students learn, grow, and connect each day. This would include updated furniture in classrooms and common areas along with instructional supplies throughout the year. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️
Thank you for being a part of our London Towne Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!
Key Dates to Remember:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 06/04/2026
👟 Event Day – 06/12/2026
*Need help signing up? View video instructions.
**Please note that there will also be non-edible treats options such as fun pencils and stickers.
**Tenga en cuenta que también habrá opciones de golosinas no comestibles, como divertidos lápices y pegatinas.
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Summer Hours and Communication |
Summer Office Hours: The Main Office will be open during the summer from 9:00 a.m. -3:00 pm daily.
Summer News You Choose Email Newsletter: The final newsletter of the 2025-26 school year will be sent out on Sunday, June 14. Stay tuned for occasional newsletter updates during the summer about the upcoming school year!
🍩🍩🍩 Donuts with Grown-Ups 🍩🍩🍩
Our “Donuts with Grown-ups” dates for this quarter are:
🍩 Friday, May 22: Families with last names A-L
🍩 Friday, May 29: Families with last names M-Z
Donuts and coffee will be served beginning at 7:45 am for students and their families. Students will dismiss to class by 8:20 am.
We encourage the adults to stay after for a resource share!
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Laptop Collection |
Our Tech Team will be collecting/checking in student devices on the following dates:
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Friday, May 22: At Home Computers and Mifis
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Friday, May 22: PreK and Kindergarten
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Friday, June 5: Grades 1 and 2
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Wednesday, June 10: Grades 3 and 4
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Friday, June 12: Grades 5 and 6
Please send back any laptops and chargers checked out to use at home.
Students attending an FCPS summer program (ESY/SOAR/Explorers/Young Scholars/Tech Camp) will still turn in their laptops on the dates listed above and will be issued a different laptop from their summer site for the dates of their summer program only, closer to the summer program start date. More details to follow.
If you would like your child to borrow an older model laptop over the summer to access FCPS resources for extra practice, please email Rachel Lanier at relanier@fcps.edu.
🎪🎪🎪 Community Day 🎪🎪🎪
All are invited to join us for our Community Day:
Saturday, June 6 ~ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fun activities, community and medical resources, and free giveaways for the whole family! Pizza lunch provided!
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PTA News and Happenings |
Come join us at our next PTA Meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m.!
Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay to date with all the fun, upcoming events!
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3rd Annual Free FCPS Puzzle Hunt |
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it’s only three weeks away!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Please help us spread the word with your students, staff, and families. Add us to your socials and newsletters.
Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax
We are in the process of delivering banners, bookmarks, signs, and stickers to your school. Please post them where they are visible to all.
Thank you for supporting joyful learning and puzzle-solving fun across FCPS!
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Westfield Girls Volleyball Camp |
Westfield Girls Volleyball will host a summer skills camp July 13th – July 17th from 4-6 PM for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. If your student is entering 7th grade, they may attend session 2 from 7-9 PM. Register here!
Stay active. Build Skills. Have Fun this Summer. From learning new skills to making new friends, SYA Sports' Summer Sports Programs keep kids moving, engaged, and having a blast all season long. Open to all experience levels! We have basketball, rugby, track & field, tennis, camps, clinics & more! Register before June 1 for summer- www.syasports.org
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Elementary Institute for the Arts |
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a welcoming, supportive arts enrichment program where students experience Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance each day in a fun and engaging environment. One thing that makes our program especially unique is that we are intentionally staffed with Instructional Assistants (IAs), Public Health Training Assistants (PHTAs), and Special Education Resource Teachers. Because of this, E-IFTA can be an excellent fit for families who may not feel comfortable enrolling their child in a more traditional summer camp setting.
Register and learn more here!
As a reminder, we are also able to offer:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
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Summer Extravaganza |
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Check your Student's Lunch Balance |
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
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New Cellphone Policy: July 1 |
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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Pre-K and Early Head Start |
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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Volunteer FCPS Update |
💗 Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday.
Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Tuesday, May 26. Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha and schools and offices are closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
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