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Dear Floris Families,
Teachers were excited to see so many families at the Virtual Back to School Night events this week. We are so appreciative of our partnership with families.
Next week is another busy week.
Amy Albanese, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will be sharing information about Advanced Academics Programs at her Virtual Information Session next Wednesday (9/30) at 6:30pm. Please see the link below.
We are kicking off Positivity Project (P2) next week. Please see below for details and where to find more information.
Next Monday is our second Read and Ride. Details and the book choices are listed below.
For all of our families who celebrate, we are wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur.
We hope you have an awesome weekend!
Holly Walker and Amanda Dorr
hjwalker@fcps.edu
acdorr@fcps.edu
Advanced Academic Programs Virtual Informational Session for parents on Sept. 30 at 6:30PM.
Please use this link, AAP Information Session to join the virtual session to learn more about Advanced Academic Programs including the levels of service and information regarding screening and identification.
For any questions, please contact Amy Albanese abalbanese@fcps.edu.
Positivity Project
Floris teachers and staff are excited to kick off The Positivity Project here at Floris!
The mission of The Positivity Project, also referred to as P2, is to empower students to build strong relationships by understanding, appreciating and living out the 24 core character strengths in us all. Ultimately, we want our students to develop “PositivityInAction” and “OtherPeopleMindset”!
Starting next week, students will be engaging in discussions during their morning meeting and throughout their day about our Positivity Project weekly focus/trait. We will spotlight that week's focus/trait in the Floris Friday Message!
Our focus for next week will be on our Other People Matter mindset. This will kick off our Positivity Project for the 2020-2021 school year and help us continue to grow our Other People Mindset.
Please have your child wear green on Monday to help us kick off this awesome initiative!
Parents can also access P2 for Families using the password P2.
Read and Ride Day
When: Monday, September 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Who: Floris Students
What: An opportunity to check-out and return library books from the comfort of the car.
How:
- Families drive up to Door 1
- Remain in the car with face masks on
- Have a piece of paper with their child’s name and student id number ready
- Student tells a staff member the book choice
- Books will be delivered to the car
Book choices for Monday, September 28 include:
- Junie B. Jones
- Graphic Novels
- A to Z Mysteries
- Artemis Fowl
- Eric Carle
- Mo Willems
- Big Nate
- All about Football
- All about Soccer
- All about Egypt
- Cookbooks
- Fun picture books
- Fun chapter books
- Sports chapter books
Virtual Parent Coffee
Floris will be offering monthly Virtual Parent Coffees with information on a variety of topics. Please join us on Thursday, October 8, as Willa McGrath, Floris School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), presents information on Digital Citizenship.
For your planning- Upcoming Virtual Coffees:
November 19: Sarah Dekramer and Diane Ramia, School Counselors, presenting "Finding Calm in Chaos"
December 3: Robin Yuckenberg, Behavior Intervention Specialist, presenting ideas for supporting students – at school and at home – with on-task behaviors and engagement in a virtual setting
Floris Green Team
What is the Green Team: Our club works on environmental projects such as gardening, school-yard habitats, recycling and conservation programs.
Who: Floris’ Green Team is a club open to any 1st- 6th graders.
When: We will be meeting twice a month on scheduled Tuesdays from 3:30-4:00. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th at 3:30.
Where: Green Team Blackboard Collab site (links will be sent to the student's fcpsschools.net email).
How: Please complete the Permission Form for your child by Friday, October 2, 2020.
If you have any questions about the green team, please email Sarah de Kramer at shdekramer@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 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
Food for Students
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services is offering healthy breakfast and lunches at locations throughout Fairfax County this school year under the USDA National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The goal is to provide every student in FCPS daily access to a healthy breakfast and lunch during this pandemic.
Floris is part of the Bus Route distribution and a bus will be at Floris in the Bus Loop, Monday-Friday, between 8:00-8:10am for families to grab and go breakfast and lunch.
Please check out this link for details and additional locations. https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/return-school/food
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.
Hello all, I am Anitha Thirithipulli. I was born and brought up in India. I have completed undergraduate degrees in both Mathematics and Education, and a Master’s degree in Computer Applications.
I moved to the USA in 2016. Prior to coming here, I worked as a Math teacher. Technically, this is my second year at Floris as I worked as a General Education Instructional Assistant in the year 2018-2019.
I am really excited about my new role as Special Education Instructional Assistant this year. I enjoy cooking and gardening. I have two kids - my son is a sophomore and my daughter is in 3rd grade. I am so happy to be part of Floris family again.
Hi there! My name is Stephanie Kohout and I am your new Registrar/Student Information Assistant. I have been a part of FCPS as a student, a teacher, a parent and now as an operational employee for a total of 25 years in the system. I have three daughters: one at William and Mary and two at Westfield High School. It's been a pleasure working at Floris and I am looking forward to meeting you all very soon.
October 6: Floris PTA Spirit Night, Franklin Farms Chipotle, 5-9pm
October 8: Parent Coffee, Digital Citizenship, 9:30-10:30am
October 12: Student Holiday- No School- Professional Development Day for Staff
October 21: PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, Zoom Link from PTA
October 30: End of 1st Quarter and 2 hour early student release
November 1: Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2:00am on Sunday - Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday before going to bed
November 2: Student Holiday- No School- Teacher PD Day
November 3: Student Holiday- No School- Teacher Workday and Election Day
November 11: Veterans Day Holiday, 2 hour early student release
November 18: PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, Zoom Link from PTA
November 19: Parent Coffee, Finding Calm in Chaos, 9:30-10:30am
November 25-27: No School- Thanksgiving Holiday- Floris Main Office Closed
The following is sent from and reflects the views of the Floris PTA.
Wow we are in the 3rd week of School. A huge shout to Parents, Teachers and of course our Eaglets!!!
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It's Spirit Wear Time!
Let's Roar Loud and Proud! Please click this Spirit Wear link and use password "family" to place your order. Ordering deadline is October 10th at 11PM. No late orders will be accepted.
Room Parent Coordinator Sync Up:
10/7/2020 - Zoom link to be sent out next Friday
Floris Chipotle Spirit Night
When: Tuesday, October 6th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 13354 Franklin Farm Road in Herndon
Calling All Our Creative Floris Eagles!
Let your creative spirit fly and participate in Reflections this year!
Reflections is a national PTA sponsored program focused on the arts. The theme for the 2020-2021 program year is I Matter Because.... Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. In addition, there is opportunity to enter for Special Artist The National PTA Special Artist Division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.
This year Reflection submissions is virtual. Email submission and form by midnight EST on Friday, October 9th to reflectionsfloris@gmail.com. There will be no physical submissions this year across the county, state, and national levels. All submissions must be submitted digitally. We will share the links with the room parents.
Monthly PTA Meetings
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.
#Eagles: Soaring Higher Together
#PositivityinAction #OtherPeopleMatter #Inclusionandbelonging
Floris PTA
Friends of Floris Help us Soar High
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