Movie Night – Has been changed to Friday, April 6th

Please join us to watch Wonder or Coco, two fabulous movies chosen by our 6th grade teachers and students. Bring the whole family along with your pillows and blankets! Wear your pajamas! Enjoy pizza and popcorn! Doors open at 6 p.m. Movies start at 6:30 p.m. Parents, please remember, you must accompany your child. This is NOT a drop off event.

Dear Families,

In recognition of Black History Month, our librarian, Mrs. Dowling, helped students in grades K-6 celebrate by reading books about the contributions of African Americans as well as studying some of the most influential events in Black History.  The month long unit was introduced as a serious topic where students read about people who had endured unspeakable hardships and pain. The goal was to raise our awareness of the past so we may appreciate the changes that have been, and need to continue being made, in our country. Highlights by grade level:

• Kindergarteners and first graders learned about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his wife Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman.  The book The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler was a favorite of many children.  This book looks at diversity through skin color and uses food as a metaphor for skin colors such as “Your butterscotch gold skin; your lemon tart bold skin; your mountain high apple pie”. Students enjoyed looking at their own skin and deciding which dessert it resembled. 
• 2nd and 3rd graders studied the Underground Railroad by reading the books: The Secret to Freedom, Underground, Unspoken, and Henry’s Freedom Box.  For many of our children, this was a first glimpse into the history of slavery in our country.  Students were asked to think about the quote, “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
• 4th and 5th graders focused their learning on the time period during segregation.  They studied the achievements of Louis Armstrong, Wilma Rudolph, Langston Hughes, and Marian Anderson as well as the Greensboro Sit-In.  These topics brought up thoughts and discussions from all students about equality, racism, courage, and hope in the past and today. 
• 6th graders were introduced to Ruby Bridges through her autobiography Through My Eyes.  This was an emotional read aloud that brought Mrs. Dowling and many students to tears.  It gave our young adults an opportunity to see how even children can show strength and dignity during a time of turmoil. 

Throughout the year, students have truly loved the idea that our library is an open sanctuary, a haven devoted to “individual intellectual inquiry and contemplation.” 

Sincerely, 

Gail Porter, Principal and Dave Gerstner, Assistant Principal

Kindergarten Registration for 2018-2019 now OPEN

Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 school year. Please contact our registrar, Amanda Bruton, at 703.561.2900, to make an appointment and start the registration process.

Kindergarten Orientation

Help us spread the word that KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION will take place Friday, April 13th beginning at 3:00 PM in the Floris cafeteria.  We look forward to meeting our future young scholars and their families.

Rising 6th Grader? Immunization Requirement

Will your child be a sixth grader next year?  If so, they mostly likely will need a booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis). Sixth grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of having had the Tdap booster. Parents or guardians of current fifth graders, please check your child’s immunization records and make arrangements with your doctor for the immunization.  Documentation confirming receipt of the vaccination must be turned into the office.

The following is sent from & reflects the views of the Floris PTA

PTA Membership Meeting – Wednesday, March 14th

Everyone is welcome! Meetings start at 6 p.m. in the Little Theater. We even provide pizza and childcare! It’s not too late to become a Member. Please join us in supporting our kids! PTA Members will receive free access to our school directory.

Helping Hands – Thursday, March 15th

Helping Hands is the perfect way to give back to our wonderful teachers! Parents meet in the green workroom once each month any time between 9:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Put together writing notebooks, reading packets, word workbooks, math games, or whatever else teachers need. It’s also a great way to catch up with friends and meet other parents. Sign up now!

Bingo Night – Friday, March 16th 6 – 8 p.m.

Mark your calendars, Bingo Night is coming! This annual favorite will be held on Friday, March 16th in the cafeteria. Cards cost $2 for 4 cards or $5 for 12 cards. Pizza and drinks will be available for sale! We hope to see you there!

Chess Tournament – Saturday, March 24th 1 p.m.

Your Floris PTA is bringing you the Silver Knights Chess Tournament on March 24th from 1 – 5 p.m. Read all about it and register now!

Westfield High School Mulch Sale – Place Orders by March 28th

Support our feeder school & place your orders today for the Westfield High School Mulch Sale! Every year they quickly sell out of the high quality, double shredded mulch, and especially the spreading services. Order early and you’ll be assured that they’ll deliver your mulch right to your driveway (in WHS boundary area, minimum order for delivery is 15 bags) for only $5 per bag. Spreading services are also available, for only $2.50 per bag, but in limited numbers as well. Order deadline is March 28th. Delivery or pick up is April 6th & 7th.

Please Contribute – Friends of Floris

Please consider making a donation to our Friends of Floris fundraiser. Our suggested donation is $80 per student or $150 per family, but any amount is welcome and greatly appreciated! Our goal for this year is $30,000. This will allow us to continue to provide the amazing enrichment and community building opportunities that you have come to expect here at Floris. Please donate now. Thank you!

Amazon Smile – Earn Money for Floris PTA While You Shop

This is the easiest way to raise money to support our kids! Click the link. Shop on Amazon. Done! Bookmark it and use it for all of your Amazon purchases.

Volunteer – Your Gift to the Floris Community

There are so many opportunities here at Floris to get involved and to support your kids. Learn more about what is happening right now. Sign up for future opportunities.

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