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Dear Floris Families,
September continues to move along and our routines and expectations are really taking shape. Fall weather has also arrived for now.
It was so exciting to have the first Read and Ride. The next Read and Ride is September 28th from 1-3pm. Watch for details of book choices. We hope to see lots of you here for our next curbside checkout. It was also great to see many of you at the first PTA Meeting of the year Wednesday evening.
Please remember that our Virtual Back to School Nights will be next Tuesday and Thursday. We know that you want to spend time with the teachers on those evenings, and we also have important information to share. You should have received a News You Choose earlier today with video links for our welcome back information video, PTA welcome video, and videos from several School Board Members. By providing you with these videos asynchronously, more BTSN time can be focused on the teachers and details specific to your child's grade and class.
Teachers are sending the invitations with the Back to School Night links. If you have not received the invitation/link by Monday, September 21, please contact your child's teacher.
Have a wonderful weekend! #Eagles:SoaringHigherTogether
Holly Walker and Amanda Dorr
hjwalker@fcps.edu
acdorr@fcps.edu
Floris Bell Schedule Reminders
There was some confusion about the Monday Virtual Bell Schedule. We hope this helps to better clarify the schedules.
Monday:
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9:15-9:45
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Morning Meetings: All students attend synchronously with their teacher. Attendance is taken at this time.
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9:45-12:15
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Intervention/Enrichment: Select students scheduled for synchronous instruction based on need.
Independent Work: Task assigned by teachers for asynchronous lessons.
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12:15-1:15
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Lunch/Break
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1:15-3:15
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Independent Work: Task assigned by teachers for asynchronous lessons.
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Tuesday-Friday:
Virtual Back to School Nights: Next Week
Dates:
- September 22 for grades Kindergarten- 2
- September 24 for grades 3-6
Times:
- Virtual Session 1: 6:30-6:55
- Virtual Session 2: 7:05-7:30
What to expect:
- Teachers will provide families with information and be available to answer questions about the curriculum or school year.
- Both sessions will include the same information. The second session is a repeat for those who need to attend for more than one grade level each evening.
- One session will be recorded for parents who are unable to attend the live sessions.
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 SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link below.
The form must be filled out one time per student.
FCPS 2020-21 Parent and/or Guardian SR&R Acknowledgement
AAP (Advanced Academic Programs)
Hello Parents! Please mark your calendar as there will be an AAP information session on Sept 30 at 6:30PM for all parents interested in learning more about Advanced Academic Programs, the levels of service, and the screening and identification process for our AAP programs. A link will be sent as the date approaches.
Also, please be sure to check Mrs. Albanese’s website for updates on AAP programs and optional enrichment ideas for your students. You may also email Mrs. Albanese (Advanced Academics Resource Teacher) with any questions regarding Advanced Academic Programs, abalbanese@fcps.edu .
Homework
While we are in the distance learning mode, students will not be assigned homework outside of the school day. Children may have work that needs to be completed independently during the school day in Eagle Time or on Mondays. Students should continue to read each night.
Tech Support for Families and Students
FCPS Parent Technology 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. Please note that the help desk is taking calls during those times, and our Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec) will be working on the tickets during regular business hours.
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 Heather Cameron and I am a Third Grade teacher here at Floris Elementary. This is my first year teaching as I just graduated from James Madison University, where I received my undergraduate degree in 2019 and graduate degree in 2020! I grew up in Centreville, Virginia where I attended Fairfax County Public Schools and I am so excited to be back in the best county! I love hiking, arts and crafts, and hanging out with my friends and family! I am thrilled to be a part of the Floris family this year! Go Eagles!
Hola! My name is Carrie Fuentes and I am one of the new Art teachers at Floris. I have a Masters degree in painting and drawing and have taught High School A.P. classes and Elementary art at Coates and Bonnie Brae. Art and singing are my 2 loves and I perform in a Rock-n-Roll Band called TimeWarpRock. I look forward to meeting your children and will try to make this their best year ever in art - virtually. Don't Worry -- Be Happy!
Mrs. Wilson is the new full-time Art teacher at Floris. For the past 5 years, she taught at Laurel Hill Elementary School in the South County Pyramid of FCPS. Prior to that, she graduated from James Madison University with a B.F.A in Painting & Drawing while concentrating in Art Education, Art History, and Theatre (production). She is so excited to create with her new artists!
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: Virtual AAP Informational Session, 6:30pm
October 12: Student Holiday- No School- Professional Development Day for Staff
The following is sent from & reflects the views of the Floris PTA
Grace is what I have incorporated in this quarantine learning. Giving each other the Grace of time, patience, acknowledgement and compassion.
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PTA Membership Meeting – Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m.
We had our first meeting on 09/16/2020 @ 6:30 PM EST. Please find the minutes of meeting here PTA Meeting Recapped.
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!
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 2020-2021 yearbook. The class with the highest contributions wins a pizza party! DONATE TODAY!
Our Next Box Top Store is Virtual !!!!
"Have you downloaded the app for Box Tops for Education yet? If you have, you may have noticed some new features. Now you can set a reminder to scan your grocery receipts, send a message to friends to encourage them to download the app, and credit a particular child or grade for your contribution. If you have not downloaded the app, please consider doing so."
Volunteers Needed – PTA Committees & Chair Positions
We are currently recruiting volunteers for our to Chair/Organizer Positions: Virtual Bingo Night, Virtual Movie Night, Spirit Wear, Tech Olympiad, Spelling Bee,VASO A&B
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.
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 internets browsers 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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