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Congratuations Ankita Balaji and Lara De!!!
Dear Families,
We’ve had a busy week here at Floris. We began our week with our annual Spelling Bee. Congratulations to our winner Ankita Balaji, 3rd grader from Ms. Rothman’s class, and to our runner-up, Lara De, 6th grader from Ms. Molitor’s class. Ankita will be invited to participate in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee. We also congratulate our Spelling Bee finalists as they all did a fantastic job!!! And a huge thank you to our bee coordinator, Lise Greenfield, our pronouncer, Dan Murphy, and our judges Tiffany Dowling and Becky Murphy.
With February being the month of love, it’s the perfect time for me and Mrs. Dorr to show our adoration for our teachers and staff. On Wednesday, February 12th, we set up a special chocolate fountain complete with fruits and sweets to show our appreciation for all their hard work. Thank you, teachers and staff - we are lucky to have such committed and talented professionals guiding our children’s learning!
In the spirt of February, students honored staff with Valentines hearts throughout the week. Today, Floris is filled with hearts and sentiments of gratefulness. Thank you, Floris students!
REMINDER: The Floris Science Fair is being held on Thursday, February 27th. Registration is closed but please join us on February 27th from 6:15 – 8:00 PM to see what our fabulous Floris scientists are exhibiting.
KISS ‘N RIDE: We have noticed an increasing number of cars driving too fast into our school parking lot and around the loop for Kiss and Ride both mornings and afternoons. This is extremely unsafe for both the students and for the staff members helping to unload and load the cars. Please be mindful of your speed as you enter and exit the school zone. We appreciate your cooperation.
President’s day is Monday, February 17, 2020. There is no school for students and staff. Enjoy the 3 day weekend and stay warm.
Sincerely,
Gail Porter, Principal and Amanda Dorr, Assistant Principal
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POSITIVITY PROJECT – WILDCARD/CATCH-UP WEEK (February 17 – 21, 2020)
This week teachers will be discussing character traits that they may have missed or dive deeper into traits they believe best reflects the needs of the class.
Quote of the Week: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of that you are doing or learning to do.”-PELE
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Principal Selection Process
The principal selection process has begun. This link will take you to the Principal Selection Process presentation, Selection Input Form, and the Panel Member Interest form… Principal Selection Process
Due dates:
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Panel member interest forms are due February 13, 2020. If you are a parent or community member submit your form to Soumya Mohanty, Acting PTA President, at soumyamohanty@icloud.com. Staff/Faculty must submit their forms to Gail Heidt.
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Faculty, Parent, and Community input forms are due to Ashley Hicks no later than February 18, 2020. They can be emailed to Ashley Hicks at AEHicks@fcps.edu or mailed to her at:
Ashley Hicks
Suite 1114
Gatehouse Administration Center"
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042-1203
News from the Health Room
Regarding the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection, FCPS, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Health Department, continues to monitor the situation in China and any impact it may have locally. The Health Department has prepared a handout to assist you in understanding the virus. Here is the most recent update from FCPS… FCPS Coronavirus Update.
Herndon Youth Soccer Scholarships Available!
We have several scholarships available for students who are interested in playing soccer with Herndon Youth Soccer league in the spring. Scholarships are based on financial need. Please reach out to our school counselors, Diane Ramia (dnramia@fcps.edu ) or Sarah de Kramer (shdekramer@fcps.edu ) for more information. Registration ends Feb. 22.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 3, 2020 through March 30, 2020. No late applications will be accepted.
Families wanting to apply for the Magnet Lottery must have a SIS account. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required.
A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying. Legacies also must apply to be eligible. Acceptances into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.
As stated in Notice 5922, a one-time pupil placement application fee applies for students accessing special programs outside of their base school for World Language Immersion or Magnet School Programs. This $100 fee must be paid upon acceptance to the program. For more information, please visit the Magnet Lottery Fees - Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Action Required: By February 28, 2020 please share the following link with your community https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
Deadline: 02/28/2020
The following is sent from & reflects the views of the Floris PTA
PTA News and Upcoming Events
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Girls on the Run
Registration for Girls on the Run is now open! Visit www.gotrnova.org to register for the spring 2020 season. Program fees: Standard program- 175, Coach daughter / Coach Family Discount- $110, Military Discount- $150, Sibling Discount- $150 for second child. Fees for qualifying families with financial need: $22 (Free Lunch) or $75 (Disc. Lunch). Practice location is on the blacktop on Monday and Wednesdays from 7:45am to 9:00am. Registration ends February 25th.
Principal Selection and Input
Please e-mail your input by February 18, 2020 to AEHicks@fcps.edu or mail to:
Ashley Hicks
Suite 1114
Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042-1203
Interested in being a panel member? Submit interest form before February 13, 2020 to Acting-PTA President, Soumya Mohanty, at soumyamohanty@icloud.com.
Science Fair
Registration for this year’s Science Fair is open! All Floris students are welcome to participate in groups of 2 or more. Each team must have a parent coach to register. Registration closes on February 20th. Only one registration per team. Visit https://florispta.org to register your team now!
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!
Helping Hands – Thursday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Looking for ways to help your teacher? Please join us 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, February 19, at 6 p.m.
You are invited to attend the monthly PTA meetings on the third Wednesday of the month, in the Cafeteria. 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!
Our Next Box Top Store is Thursday, February 20th during ALL Lunchtimes!
Come shop the Box Tops Store in the cafeteria during lunch time. Floris PTA 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 (except December- there will no store during this month). 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
Volunteers Needed – PTA Committees & Chair Positions
We are currently recruiting volunteers for our to Chair/Organizer Positions: PTA President, Bingo Night, Movie Night, Spirit Wear, and Spirit Events.
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! Please Note: you have to re-Link our eVIC card at the beginning of every school year.
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. At this time, Smile Credit IS ONLY calculated when using an internet browser NOT the app!
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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