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Margaret Behrns, former Floris Parent and Coordinator of Walk In My Shoes!
4th graders wear gloves to experience difficulty with eye-hand coordination.
Dear Floris Families -
What a wonderful week here at Floris! In recognition of Inclusive Schools’ week, students in grades 3-5 once again experienced activities to understand how students with disabilities view the world. One of our goals here at Floris is for every child to feel welcome, safe, and included in our community and that our students continue to learn how to be respectful, inclusive, and accepting of differences in others. The program was a big success with positive feedback from teachers, counselors, and most importantly, our students. Thank you to former Floris parent, Margaret Berhns, and to all the Floris parent volunteers whose dedication, hard work, and talent made this possible. Special thanks to Mrs. Greenfield for her invaluable role coordinating with teachers and counselors which made this a wonderful experience for all.
Looking ahead to the remaining two weeks before Winter Break:
- Tuesday, December 11th will be our annual 5th and 6th grade Choral Concert at the school
- 2:30 – 3:05 PM for Grades K - 2
- 3:10 – 3:45 PM for Grades 3 - 6
- Friday, December 14th students will be dismissed 3-hours early, 1:00 PM. Please remember that we do not accept “Change in Going Home with Friends" requests and/or bus notes on this day.
- Thursday, December 20th will be our annual 5th and 6th grade band and strings concert at the school:
- 2:30 – 3:00 PM for Grades K - 2
- 3:10 – 3:40 PM for Grades 3 - 6
- Thursday, December 20th at 7:00 PM will be our Annual Winter Concert at Carson Middle School where our 5th and 6th grade band, strings and choirs will perform.
- Friday, December 21st is the last day school before winter break. Students will be dismissed at the regular time, 4:00 PM.
- Winter break is Monday, December 24th - January 4th. School resumes Monday, January 7th.
There are reports of snow for this Sunday and Monday. Please be sure to check the weather and the status of the schools on Sunday evening and Monday morning. Here is a link to the FCPS page that provides the details behind the delays and closings policy… FCPS INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Have a wonderful and warm weekend!
Sincerely,
Gail Porter, Principal and Dave Gerstner, Assistant Principal
News from the Floris Advanced Academics Office
For any parents of students in grades 2-6 who are interested in referring their child to full-time Level IV AAP for the 2019-2020 school year, Referral forms are due NO LATER than January 10, 2019. If you have questions about this process, please plan to attend the Screening and Identification Information Session on Thursday, December 13 at 8:30AM in the cafeteria. More information about this process and referral forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students . Please contact Amy Albanese, abalbanese@fcps.edu for any additional questions.
Floris Giving Tree
Thank you to our giving community!! All giving tree tags have been claimed! If you picked up a tag to purchase a gift or gift card, please make sure all gifts are brought back to the front office by Wednesday, Dec. 12 so that all gifts can be distributed before winter break. Please remember to wrap all gifts and attach your tag number to the gift. Thank you!
Rising 7th Grade Parents
Mark your calendar! Rachel Carson Middle School is offering a Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 30. A flyer will be sent home with your student with further details. Also, Floris 6th graders will be visiting Carson on Thursday, Feb. 7. More information to follow in the new year.
3rd graders explore and learn about color blindness!
5th Graders and Ms. McMonigle learn about visual motor integration challenges!
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Helping Hands – December 13th 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Looking for ways to help your teacher? Please join us! We meet once a month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Green Workroom. Any time you can spare is always appreciated! Read more about it on our website. Sign up now!
PTA Membership Meeting – Wednesday, January 16th
You are invited to attend our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 16th at 6 p.m. in the Little Theater. Enjoy free pizza and child care! Check out the full schedule on our website. Now is a great time to Join PTA! Please note: there will be no meeting in December due to the compressed schedule with the holidays.
Harris Teeter – Together in Education
Harris Teeter's Together in Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. Harris Teeter has donated over $27.4 million to Together in Education schools since 1998! When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to your school. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn. Link your card now online or in the store by mentioning Floris Elementary School PTA or code 5921. Thank you!
Giant – A+ School Rewards
Giant’s A+ School Rewards is an easy way to earn money for Floris! Link your Giant Card by logging in or registering online. Once you are logged into your account, you may select Floris Elementary as your school. This money does not come through the PTA, but goes directly to the school.
Volunteer – Your Gift to the Floris Community
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