In this Friday Message you will find:
- Principals' Message
- Soaring Eagles
- Three Kings Day/Epiphany Observance Today
- Family Math Week next week- January 9-13, 2023
- Counseling Team Lunch and Learn, Jan. 23, 12-1pm
- Preparing for Winter Weather Events
- Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
- Westfield HS Parent Session
- Cafeteria Chaperones
- Upcoming Dates
Floris Families,
Welcome to the first Friday Message of the new year. It was a wonderful time as staff and students returned to school for the first week of 2023. The smiles and excitement in the building were shining throughout the building. With the non-wintry weather this week, we were able to complete our January Fire Drill.
January is a busy month, and we wanted to share these dates for your planning purposes. We also know that Mother Nature can throw in some wintry weather as well in January.
- Today is the observance of Three Kings Day/Epiphany.
- Next Tuesday evening is the 4th grade strings concert in the Floris café at 7pm. Please plan to enter via Door 6 (café door).
- Monday, January 16 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and all FCPS schools and offices are closed.
- Wednesday, January 18, is the monthly PTA meeting at 6:30pm.
- Thursday, January 19, is an observance day for the Orthodox Epiphany.
- Monday, January 23, is the Counseling Team's Lunch and Learn at noon.
- Tuesday, January 24, is the Band Concert in the in the Floris café at 7pm. Please plan to enter via Door 6 (café door).
- Wednesday, January 25, is the end of the 2nd quarter and a two-hour early release for all FCPS schools. Floris Dismissal is 2pm.
- Thursday, January 26, and Friday, January 27 are student holidays for staff development and planning times.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Three Kings Day Observance
Three Kings Day (January 6), also known as the Epiphany, is a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. This marks the official 12th day of Christmas.
FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day (O day). There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Soaring Eagles
We truly appreciate all our Floris staff and would like to give the community the opportunity to say thank you and/or show their gratitude for all of the effort the Floris Staff is putting in day and night!
Floris Soaring Eagles can be compliments, kudos, etc. for our staff. What a great way to show your appreciation! We will share the Soaring Eagle with the staff members. To submit a Soaring Eagle to a staff member, please fill out this form!
Thank you for helping to recognize our amazing staff!
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Family Math Week
ST Math is hosting family math week from January 9, 2023, until January 13, 2023. During the week of January 9, 2023, students will be encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities including stories that include mathematical concepts and a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
Counseling Team Lunch and Learn
Join us for “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen” – Jan. 23
Thank you to all that participated in our first parent coffee! Thanks to feedback, our next meeting with the counseling team will be a lunch-and-learn on Monday January 23, from 12:00-1:00PM in Sarah de Kramer’s room (170).
The topic will be How to Talk so Kids Will Listen. Bring your lunch if you want, and we will enjoy more collaborative conversions on how we can all work together to support the social and emotional needs of our Floris students. We look forward to meeting with you!
Sincerely,
Sarah de Kramer, James Duffield, and Maggie Seneca
Please RSVP to Maggie Seneca, maseneca1@fcps.edu, if you plan to attend.
Preparing for Winter Weather
As we move into the new year, we are reminding everyone to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thanks to our county partners for helping to improve the safety of our students and staff.
Studies show that speed camera enforcement is effective in improving safety by reducing speeding, accidents, and injuries. Read more about the school zone speed camera pilot program.
Tuesday, January 10:
- 4th grade Strings Concert, café, 7:00pm
Monday, January 16:
- No School, MLK Jr. Holiday,
- All FCPS Schools and Offices Closed
Wednesday, January 18:
Thursday, January 19:
- Observance, Orthodox Epiphany
Monday, January 23:
- Counseling Team Lunch and Learn, 12-1pm, room 170
Tuesday, January 24:
Wednesday, January 25:
- End of 2nd quarter
- FCPS Two-Hour Early Release
- Floris Dismissal 2pm
Thursday, January 26:
- FCPS Staff Development Day
- No School for Students
Friday, January 27:
- Teacher Workday
- No School for Students
Friday, February 3:
- PTA Movie Night, café, 7pm
Find the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
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