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Principal's Note

Dear London Towne Families,

As we cross the finish line of the school year, we want to take a moment to look back and reflect on the incredible impact of our collective efforts. Every success we are celebrating this week is a direct result of a true team effort—families, students, staff, and our entire community working hand-in-hand. Truly, we have many celebrations that we all have a paw in!

Living the ROAR: Our School Community

This year, our big focus was on building a collective ownership and deep understanding of our London Towne ROAR Matrix. Together, we’ve used this framework to build a positive school community that is genuinely welcoming, inclusive, and safe for everyone. As London Towne Lions we show Respect, Own our Actions, Advocate for Ourselves and Others, and are Ready to Learn.

By ensuring our school environment feels physically and emotionally safe, we have been able to maximize learning for every single child. A huge part of this success came from our quarterly challenges, which encouraged our students to use positive strategies when navigating big feelings. We’ve loved seeing our students independently use tools like:

• "I-messages" to express their feelings clearly and respectfully.

• "Stop, Walk, Talk" to handle peer conflicts positively.

• "Stop, Think, Act" to practice self-regulation before making choices.

• "Being Ready to Learn" by showing up focused and prepared each day.

Maximizing Every Minute ⏰

We also set a high bar this year for making our instructional time as efficient and effective as possible. Because our community stepped up to ensure students were consistently in their seats and ready to go, we saw a drop in both our chronic absenteeism rate and our tardiness rate. Thank you for prioritizing attendance—every minute counts, and your dedication directly fueled our students' success!

Academic Triumphs: ALL Means ALL!

At the Towne, our mission this year has been loud and clear: "ALL means ALL."

Thanks to the collective efforts of this incredibly special community, we are thrilled to report that we have shown marked improvements in both mastery and growth in Reading and Math achievement for ALL students. We feel entirely confident saying that every single student has shown tremendous growth this year, and we couldn't be prouder of their resilience, grit, and hard work.

☀️ Looking Ahead to Summer & Beyond

• Stay Connected: As we head into the summer months, please keep an eye on TalkingPoints for regular school updates, summer learning resources, and back-to-school information.

• Have a Wonderful Break: Most importantly, we wish you a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled summer. Rest, play, read a good book, and make wonderful memories.

Thank you for an unforgettable school year. We see you, we appreciate you, and we will see you "next year!"

Warmly,

Shele Banford, Principal

Jordan Moore, Assistant Principal

Lucy Zamora, Assistant Principal

Events Around the Towne

⚽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

LTES Musical Website Feature

Our talented singers off all grade levels performed this year, under the direction of Ms. Perez and Ms. Vazquez.  Check out our latest website feature to listen to recordings of our 5th/6th Chorus, 3rd/4th Grade Showcase, 1st/2nd Grade Showcase, and Kindergarten Showcase!

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:  This is the final family newsletter of the 2025-26 school year!  Stay tuned for occasional newsletter updates during the summer about the upcoming school year! 

🌞 Free Summer Meals for Families:  Free meals for families will be served at London Towne June 22 until August 21.  Breakfast is 9:00-10:00 a.m. and lunch is 12:00-1:00 p.m.  

PTA News and Happenings

Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay to date with all the fun, upcoming events! 

FCPS Events and News

Student Test Results Coming Soon

Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website. 

Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. 

Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.

2026-27 Early Release Wednesdays

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days. 

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students. 

Our school’s early release Wednesdays: 

• October 21

• December 2

• February 10

• May 5

Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.

Support Your Child's Success in SIS ParentVUE

✅ Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.

✅ Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected

On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.” 

The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact [school registrar name and phone/email] to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.

All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.

For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.

Free Summer Meals for Families

Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.

Free meals for families will be served at London Towne June 22 until August 21.  Breakfast is 9:00-10:00 a.m. and lunch is 12:00-1:00 p.m.  

This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.

Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.

Summer Digital Resources

To support continued student learning during the summer, FCPS is offering a variety of digital resources for students. Families can visit the Summer Learning Resources webpage to access grade-level, flexible, and engaging activities in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for families to use at home.

Students will have access to familiar digital tools such as:

• STMath
• Wixie
• Science A-Z (K-2)
• PebbleGo
• MyOn
• Britannica Elementary

Technology and Support for Families

Families can visit the Families: Tools and Technology page on the public website for technology support information for summer.

FCPS Calendar Survey

FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.

Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.

Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.

If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.

Summer Resources

🌞 Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy 

The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources. 

Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added. 

🌞 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!

The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!

Summer Immunizations

Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.

Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.

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.

The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed early. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early:  1:05 p.m. 

Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.

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