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Save the Date! |
🦺 Monday, October 26 - Thursday, October 29: Body Safety Program
🚌 Tuesday, October 27: GMU Field Trip (Grade 4)
💻 Tuesday, October 27 - Thursday, October 29: NGAT Testing (Grade 2)
🎃 Thursday, October 29: 9:00 a.m.Storybook Character Parade (Grade K-1)
🛍️ Thursday, October 29: PTA Fundraiser Giving Market Begins!
⚽ Friday, October 30: Field Day (K-6)
⏰ Friday, October 30: 2 Hour Early Release: 1:05 Dismissal (PreK-6)
📆 Monday, November 2-Tuesday, November 3: No School for Students
📣 Friday, November 6: 9:00 a.m. Quarter 2 Pep Rally
🍿 Friday, November 6: PTA Movie Night
🔬Tuesday, November 10: 5:30 p.m. Family Science Night
❤️Thursday, November 12: FCPS Youth Survey (Grade 6)
Something exciting is coming to London Towne! 🚀
Get ready—our Giving Market fundraiser kicks off on Thursday, October 29! 🎁
We are thrilled to support beautification of common student areas around the Towne this year. Every purchase directly helps our students have updated spaces for working and learning at London Towne!
What to expect:
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🛍️ Shop a variety of items: From cookies, snacks, home goods, to seasonal items.
- 🛋️ Support our school from your couch: Shop from your student's online page and share with family and friends so they can shop, too! All items delivered directly to your home!
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👀 Look out for the fundraising information: Keep an eye out in your student’s backpack on Thursday, October 29 for your fundraising packet!
We’re making it easy to support our school while grabbing great items for the season. Thank you for helping our school shine! 🌟
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Body Safety Program: Oct 26-29 |
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at London Towne Elementary School the week of October 26th-29th for grades Kindergarten to 6th.
Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Thursday.
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Field Day: Friday, October 30 |
Our K-6 students will participate in Field Day this Friday, October 30th!
Please make sure your student dresses appropriately for the weather that day and brings a water bottle.
Families are invited to watch the fun and games at the following times:
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Grades K-2: 8:50-10:00 a.m.
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Grades 3-4: 10:15-11:25 a.m.
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Grades 5-6: 11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Visitors should sign in outside Door 1 and then go directly to the side field for Field Day activities.
All students (PreK-6) are dismissed at 1:05 p.m.
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Digital Literacy Family Tips |
While we consistently reinforce how to be responsible, safe, and respectful online EVERY day, we especially highlight these skills during Digital Citizenship Week! Check out these resources designed to help families discuss healthy and safe technology habits at home!
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🧠 Creativity: Every post and photo contributes to a digital footprint—encourage creativity while reminding kids to respect others’ work and privacy. View the tips in English, Spanish, or other languages.
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🧠 Human Connection: Practice kind and respectful online communication, even when feelings are hurt. View the tips in English, Spanish, or other languages.
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🧠 Healthy Habits: Keep tech and media use balanced by setting healthy habits for screen time and family connection. View the tips in English, Spanish, or other languages.
✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? ✨
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at London Towne Elementary School for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at London Towne Elementary School, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. LTES colleagues and families are invited to nominate:
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding New Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here.
🐯Thank you for supporting our outstanding LTES Staff!
🔎🔬 Family Science Night 🔬🔎
All are invited to SEL Family Game Night at London Towne on Tuesday, November 10!
Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Investigations stations start at 6:00 p.m.
Students MUST attend with an adult family member.
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Advanced Academics Programs |
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
⭐ Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15.
⭐FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT) in late October.
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
⭐ Families are invited to attend an AAP information meeting led by Maddie Sirota our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Wednesday, November 18th at 5:15 p.m. in London Towne ES Library Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
⭐ Supporting 2E Learners:
- Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
- Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
- Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
- For more information, please contact our Special Education Department Chair, Stacey LaFountain, at slafountain@fcps.edu, or Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Maddie Sirota, at masirota@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage or the FCPS 2e Website.
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PTA News and Happenings |
PTA Upcoming Events:
📅 Giving Market: October 29 - November 11
📅 Election Day Bakesale: November 3
Next PTA Meeting:
Come join us for our next PTA meeting! Everyone’s welcome! 🎉
📅 Date: November 17
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: London Towne Library or join us virtually on Zoom
(Zoom link will be sent the evening before.)
We’d love to see some new faces—and plenty of familiar ones too!
Follow the LTES PTA on Instagram to stay to date with all the fun, upcoming events!
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Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey |
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
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Grace Covenant Church Fall Fest |
Grace Covenant Church invites you to their FALL FEST!
This is a FREE, family-friendly event filled with carnival rides, games, candy, food trucks, and fun for all ages!
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, October 28
- Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
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Location: Grace Covenant Church, 4600 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Admission: FREE!
Special Guest:
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will join us at 7:30 PM to share his story!
Parking & Shuttle Information:
Event parking will be located at 14501 George Carter Way, Chantilly, VA 20151. Complimentary shuttle service to the church begins at 5:30 PM. Please see the attached postcard for parking details and a QR code linking to the parking map.
🎶🎃 Westfield Choir Fall Concert & Trunk-or-Treat! 🎶🎃
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a spooktacular evening of music and Halloween fun! Kick off the festivities with a Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30–6:30 PM in the school parking lot, then head to the auditorium at 7:00 PM for the Westfield Choir Fall Concert, featuring a frightfully fun collection of Halloween-themed songs!
Bring your family and friends for a hauntingly good time!
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Renovation Queue Survey |
👷🏻♀️Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
👷🏻♀️ Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
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Superintendent Conversations |
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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ParentVUE App |
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
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Literacy and Lexia Family Webinars |
📚 Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.
📚 Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.
📚 Literacy Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
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Importance of Flu Vaccination |
The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
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Special Education Conference |
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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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 London Towne. 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.
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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 remaining early release Wednesdays:
- 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.
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
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