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Principal's Note |
Dear London Towne Families,
The countdown is officially on, and the energy in our building is building by the day!
Our amazing custodial team has been working tirelessly to ensure our hallways and classrooms are spotless and shining. Teachers and staff have started trickling back in, full of excitement, carefully setting up learning spaces to make them welcoming, inspiring, and engaging. Meanwhile, our front office team is hard at work behind the scenes making sure every detail is in place for a smooth start.
This school year, we are ready to build on the incredible momentum we created together last year. We will continue our journey through ROAR:
Guided by our core mission—"ALL means ALL"—we remain committed to ensuring every single student feels seen, supported, and challenged. Realizing this vision takes a village, and we deeply value our partnership with you. Family involvement is at the heart of our students' success, and together, we share the collective responsibility of guiding our Lions to thrive.
🗓️ Important Upcoming Dates & Details
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Teacher Assignments: Teacher assignments will be sent out via eNotify on Wednesday, August 19th. (Don't worry if you miss it—staff members will be stationed in each grade-level pod during Open House to help share assignments!)
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Open House: Join us on Thursday, August 20th from 2:30p-4:00p to tour the building, meet your child's teacher, and connect with fellow families. PK Open House will be from 8:30a-9:30a.
🎉 Open House Highlights
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Resource Fair: Head down to the cafeteria to meet many of our wonderful community partners and explore local resources.
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The Photo Mission: Each Lion is encouraged to complete a special Photo Mission during their visit to commemorate what is sure to be our best school year yet!
Thank you for your ongoing support, dedication, and partnership. We can't wait to see those smiling faces back in our halls very soon!
Warmly,
Shele Banford, Principal
Jordan Moore, Assistant Principal
Lucy Zamora, Assistant Principal
Save the Date!
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🍎Thursday, August 20: 8:30-9:30 a.m. PreK Open House
🍎Thursday, August 20: 2:30-4:00 p.m. K-6 Open House
🍎Monday, August 24: 8:05 a.m. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
🧮Thursday, August 27: MAP Math Screener (Grade 6)
🎉Friday, August 28: 9:00 a.m. 1st Quarter Schoolwide Pep Rally
🌞Friday, September 4: No School - Labor Day Weekend
🌞Monday, September 7: No School - Labor Day Weekend
🍎 London Towne Open House 🍎
All families are invited to join us for our Open House to meet teachers and drop off supplies on Thursday, August 20:
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Preschool
- 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.: Grades K-6
🏫 London Towne Back to School Night 🏫
All families are invited to join us for our Back to School Night to learn about the school year ahead on Thursday, September 17
- 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Grades K-6
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PTA News and Happenings |
Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay to date with all the fun, upcoming events!
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Back to School Family Checklist |
🍎 We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at [email/phone number] if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
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New Student ID Cards |
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
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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:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
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Download New ParentVUE App |
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app became available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Important: The ParentVUE (New) login screen offers two sign-in options: User Name and Password or Login FCPS SSO. The username/password option is temporarily available and will be removed by December 2026 (date TBD). FCPS recommends using Login FCPS SSO for a simpler, more secure experience.
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Back to School Immunizations |
💉Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your healthcare provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
💉Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Update |
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
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Apply for Pre-K and Early Head Start |
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County with economic and educational risk factors.
- The pre-K program prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and parents/guardians of children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. However, space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail (printable application), or in person 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.
Monday, August 24, is the first day of school. Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. Follow FCPS and your school on social media to see photos and videos throughout the school year!
Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students.
Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
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