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Dear Floris Families,
What a great week at Floris. Teachers enjoyed meeting students and families at this week's orientations. Laptop distribution continued with our Kindergarten and 1st grade students and the make-up day yesterday. Our staff is so excited and ready to begin the school year on Tuesday at 9:15am.
Please note the Floris Main Office is closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:00am.
No matter what changes are in front of us this year, Floris will continue to operate as one, unified school. Our motto for this year is #Eagles:SoaringHigherTogether.
We continue to need to grant each other patience and grace as we navigate this first ever virtual start to the school year together. We appreciate the hard work and flexibility of our staff and families and hope you have a wonderful and safe long weekend!
Holly Walker and Amanda Dorr
hjwalker@fcps.edu
acdorr@fcps.edu
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr.
After reviewing the information, fill out the FCPS 2020-21 Parent and/or Guardian SR&R Acknowledgement.
The form must be filled out one time per student.
Still Need Items from School
If you weren’t able to pick up a laptop (K-6) and/or bag (K-3), it’s not too late! Please call the office at 703-561-2900 and schedule a time to pick up the items your child needs for this school year.
Attendance
We are required by the State of Virginia to take attendance each school day, Monday through Friday. Classes will have a live morning meeting each day at 9:15am where attendance will be taken. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set your child(ren) up for success socially and academically.
Parents should inform the Floris Front Office of the reason for the absence or late arrival using the Floris Attendance Form or calling the Floris Attendance Line at 703-561-2929. Parents will receive a message from FCPS each day your child is absent or arrives late without notifying the front office.
Parents are asked to notify the Floris Front Office by calling 703-561-2929 if their child participated in independent (asynchronous) learning instead of participating in the live (synchronous), on-line learning. Whole group lessons will be recorded and posted for student access.
We understand that not every student will be able to participate in online instruction at the scheduled time. Our schools will be flexible in recording attendance and absences. We do not want to punish a student for missing an online class due to the extenuating circumstances of virtual learning. We want to partner with our families to ensure the success of each child.
More information about attendance is available online.
Tech Support for Families and Students
FCPS has launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The help desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7:00am and 11:00pm, seven days a week.
FCPS has also set up Parent and Student Technology Support portal at https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport to allow older students and parents/guardians to request technology help directly.
2020-2021 School Supply Lists
Please check out the Floris Webpage for supply lists.
Please make sure you have completed the required forms for the beginning of the school year.
Completed forms can be emailed to Stephanie Kohout, Student Information Assistant.
Each week we will be spotlighting a staff member or team to show the amazing things that are happening at Floris. For these first few weeks, we will be spotlighting staff who are new to Floris.
Hi! My name is Dayna Thomas and I am a First Grade teacher here at Floris Elementary. This is my very first year teaching, as I received my undergraduate degree in 2019 and graduate degree in 2020 from James Madison University! Go Dukes! I grew up in Ashburn, Virginia and attended Loudoun County Public Schools. I love DC Sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I am so excited to be a part of the Floris community this year. Go Eagles!
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Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Alibakhshian. I was born in Iran. I taught at high school in Tehran. I moved from Iran to Canada, Montreal in 2003.I went to Cimoi Ecole Francas-Quebec. I started to teach at Montessori school. After 5 years I moved from Montreal to Vancouver. I worked at an elementary school as a teacher assistant. Then I moved to USA and started to teach Farsi at an Iranian Community Center, Persian school. I joined FCPS in 2012, as a managing director of an Academy organization. I’ve taught STEM programs and after school academic activities at most FCPS elementary schools. I have worked as an IA at McNair Elementary School over the past 2 years, supporting 1st, 2nd and 4th grades. This is my first year as a Kindergarten Assistant at Floris Elementary School. I live in Reston. I love to travel, craft, cook, listen to the music and dance.
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Witam! My name is Aneta Beata Szczechura. I am K-1 Enhanced Autism teacher. This is my 10th year at FCPS. I was born and raised in Poland. I earned my teaching degree from Warsaw University. Back home, I taught Polish language in an elementary school and I worked in an orphanage. I hold a degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12), a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instructions, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certificate from George Mason University. In my time outside of the school, I enjoy cooking, gardening, hiking, and running. I am looking forward to a great year at Floris Elementary School!
September 8: 1st Day of School
September 16: Virtual PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
September 22: Virtual Back to School Night, K-2nd grades, 6:30-7:30pm
September 24: Virtual Back to School Night, 3rd-6th grades, 6:30-7:30pm
September 30: AAP Informational Session, 6:30pm
Where can I find more information about the Floris PTA?
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