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Principal Note

Dear London Towne Families,

As we approach the final weeks of the school year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Today, I have some truly phenomenal news to share regarding the academic growth of ALL of our students from Pre-K through 6th grade.

📚 A HUGE Celebration of Reading Achievement!

We have received our preliminary end-of-year reading data, and the results are a testament to the hard work happening in every single classroom:

• Pre-K through 2nd Grade (VALLSS Data): We are showing a 4% increase over last year in the percentage of students scoring at "low risk" for developing reading difficulties. Our youngest learners are building a rock-solid foundation!

• Grades 3 through 6 (Reading SOL Data): We are celebrating a 5% increase in our overall reading pass rate compared to last year!

This incredible growth doesn't happen by accident. It is the direct result of our teachers' targeted and explicit instruction, our strong partnership with you at home, a school-wide focus on student agency and perseverance, and a deep sense of collective responsibility for teaching and learning. Thank you for your unwavering support in helping our students become confident, capable readers!

🗓️ The Week Ahead: Looking Forward to Coming Together

We have a packed and exciting week ahead as we wrap up the school year. Please mark your calendars for these wonderful community events:

• Tuesday Evening: Final PTA Meeting at 6pm in the library. Join us as we close out the year, preview the events for next year, and thank our amazing PTA board and volunteers.

• Thursday Evening: Chorus and Band Concert at 6:30pm. Come out and support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work!

• Saturday: Community Day, 11:00am-1:00pm

🎉 Join Us for Community Day This Saturday!

Our annual Community Day kicks off at 11:00 AM this Saturday, and it is entirely free of charge for the whole family! We have an amazing lineup of activities and resources planned:

• Fun Activities: A DIY slime-making station, a moon bounce, face painting, and a live reptile exhibit!

• Demonstrations: Exciting live martial arts demonstrations.

• Community Partners: Local organizations will be on-site sharing free resources and engaging with families.

• Free Food: Enjoy free pizza and snacks on us!

Community Day is always a highlight of our year, and it is a wonderful way to celebrate the bond between our school and the neighborhoods we serve. We hope to see all of our families there to kick off the end-of-year celebrations together.

Thank you for making this school year so incredibly successful. Have a wonderful and safe week ahead!

Warmly,

Shele Banford, Principal

Jordan Moore, Assistant Principal

Lucy Zamora, Assistant Principal

Events Around the Towne

💻Monday, June 1:  Science SOL Retakes

💻Tuesday, June 2:  Math SOL Retakes

🗣️Tuesday, June 2:  6:00 p.m.  PTA Meeting (Library and Zoom)

💻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!  

London Towne Events and News

May LTES Website Feature

It's been a busy month around the Towne!  Check out our latest LTES website feature to see snapshots from our families enjoying breakfast treats with their students at our final Donuts with Grownups of the Year, our Girls on the Run crushing it at their 5K running event, our scientists exploring STEM stations at the Thomas Jefferson HS Techstravaganza, and our Get2Green Team releasing our 67 trout we raised into the wild! 

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.

🎪🎪🎪  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!  

Laptop Collection

Our Tech Team will be collecting/checking in student devices on the following dates:

• Friday, May 22:  At Home Computers and Mifis  

• Friday, June 5:  Grades 1 and 2

• Wednesday, June 10:  Grades 3 and 4  

• 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.  

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! 

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! 

FCPS Events and News

3rd Annual Free FCPS Puzzle Hunt

The 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt kicks off TOMORROW, Monday, June 1st!

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!

Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax

Thank you for supporting joyful learning and puzzle-solving fun across FCPS!

Westfield Girls Volleyball Camp

Westfield Girls Volleyball will host a summer skills camp July 13^th – July 17^th from 4-6 PM for rising 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th graders.  If your student is entering 7^th 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

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