 "Other People Matter! Other People Matter!"
Dear Families,
This past Tuesday we held our Kindergarten Back to School Night. It was great to see so many parents come out to meet their children’s teachers and learn what lay ahead for this school year. At the end of the evening, there were lots of smiling faces and many comments about how much families are looking forward to the months ahead. We believe partnering with our parents is a key component to the success of your children. Thank you for your continued support.
On Monday, we kicked-off the Positivity Project (P2)! Students learned the chant “Other People Matter” and activities throughout the week have focused on getting into the Other People Matter mindset.
Each week, beginning next week, students will be introduced to the “Positivity Project Trait of the Week.” The very first trait (i.e., character strength) of the year: CURIOSITY. They will be learning what curiosity means and why it’s important. Each week, in our Floris Friday Message, we will provide parents with the information about the trait (character strength) being studied the following week. Please see below for the information on “curiosity”. For more information about this program, you can visit www.posproject.org.
Last evening, I had the honor of representing Floris at the FCPS School Board Meeting where we were presented with the “Virginia State Board of Education Excellence Award.” Recipients of the Award for Educational Excellence must meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks and achieve all applicable excellence goals for elementary reading. Congratulations to all our students for working so hard to be the best that they can be.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Gail Porter, Principal and Amanda Dorr, Assistant Principal
 Newsletter from Fairfax County Health Services
 ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (AAP) ELEMENTARY CONTINUUM OF SERVICES
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-8. Learning experiences are designed to develop higher-level thinking through enrichment, acceleration, and extension of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) work together to provide the following levels of services. A video showing each level of service in action, as well as information about middle and high school services, are available at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics.
Elementary Parent Information Meeting
A parent information meeting will be held at Floris Elementary on October 3 at 6PM in the Cafeteria. The AART will provide information about levels of service and examples at Floris ES, as well as explain and answer questions about the screening processes for part-time school-based and full-time Level IV services.
Ability Testing
In the fall, the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) is administered to all FCPS first grade students and the CogAT- Custom Form is administered to all FCPS second grade students. During the fall testing cycle, the NNAT and/or Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score.
Parents or guardians may exercise a one-time retest option during the fall testing cycle. Please contact Amy Albanese, AART no later than September 15, to request a one-time retest for either the NNAT or CogAT.
Please do not wait for test scores before submitting a referral for your student in Grades 2-7 as there will be no referrals for Level IV screening accepted past the January 9, 2020 deadline. If you are waiting for test scores and would like your student screened for Level IV, please submit the referral by the published deadline (even if you have not received the test scores for your student).
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Virginia Science Olympiad Division A (VASO) - 2019 for Grades 3-5 only)
Science Olympiad or "SO" is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.
Registration opens 9/17/19 @ 12noon! Registration is first 45 only, final teams dependent on full payment. To find out more about this event and requirements CLICK HERE!
Do you remember starting school when you were in Kindergarten?
The vastness of the school. The hugeness of the classroom. The structure. And let’s not for get - THE RULES, so many rules. It feels so overwhelming for the youngest of our community. That feeling also happens for us, their parents. We feel scared, excited and overwhelmed by this new chapter. The PTA would like to help. We invite our kindergarten families to come join us for a KINDERGARTEN PIZZA PARTY on 9/24/19 @ 5:30pm. Come meet families, classmates, other teachers, and start to network. Kindergarten is just the beginning, let’s start with a great support system!
Are you a Friend of Floris?
Friends of Floris is a single, straight-donation fundraiser, operated solely by the PTA. Donation starting at $80 per student or $150 for families with 2 or more. Benefits include two free memberships to the PTA and a front row seat to the exciting activities that happen all year long. Any donation of $250 and above includes those items, and I’ll add a FREE 2019-2020 yearbook. The class with the highest contributions wins a pizza party! DONATE TODAY!
Do you have Box Tops?
The Box Top Store is BACK! September 19th is the first store for the school year!!!
Bring your box tops to school on Thursday, Sept. 19th and shop the Box Tops Store in the cafeteria during lunch time. The store will have all types of goodies for you to “purchase” with box tops. We will have toys, stickers, pens, pencils and more! We have something for you, even if you have just one box top. Find a list of participating products on the box top website.
The store will return every Third Thursday DURING lunch periods. Students must bring the box tops with them to lunch and based off the amount they possess they can make a “purchase.” NO CURRENCY IS NEEDED.
Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN
Don’t delay, order your Eagles wear today! Check out our online spirit wear store open now until October 6th at midnight (MDT)! No late orders will be accepted. Show your Floris Pride. Check out the Store.
Helping Hands – Thursday, October 3rd 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Looking for ways to help your teacher? Please join us on Sept. 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Green Workroom. This will be our last “Helping Hands” of the school year! Any time you can spare is always appreciated! Read more about it on our website. Sign up now!
PTA Membership Meeting – Tuesday, September 17th 6 p.m.
You are invited to attend our first PTA meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 17th at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Most meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. Check out the full schedule on our website. PTA leadership and Floris administrative leadership will be present to answer your questions. Learn more about how we organize student enrichment programs, foster a strong community, and support our Floris teachers and staff. And learn how you can get involved in making a difference! Now is a great time to Join PTA!
Volunteers Needed – PTA Committees & Chair Positions
Are you looking for a way to get more involved in Floris PTA? Do you love Floris ES and want to learn more about how you can support your child's education? WE WANT YOU! We are currently recruiting volunteers for our to Chair/Organizer Positions: Science Fair, Walk in My Shoes, Spirit Events, Bingo Night, Movie Night, Girls on the Run, Box Tops, Spirit Wear. There are so many great ways to get involved! Which one will you choose? Please email the Nominating Committee to learn more!
Harris Teeter – Together in Education
(You have to register your card every school year!!)
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.
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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