In this Friday Message you will find:
Floris Families,
What a fabulous week at Floris. We are moving through the new year with only two weeks left in the first semester.
On Tuesday, our beginner strings students had a wonderful performance. Thanks Ms. Arzaga and Ms. Field for their hard work in preparing our students for this event. Kudos to the students for the fabulous performance.
Please remember that all FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday (1/16) for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Next Wednesday (1/18) is the monthly PTA meeting. We hope to have many families join the meeting at 6:30pm.
Have a wonderful long-weekend!
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Soaring Eagles
We truly appreciate 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
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen.
FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages.
To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Orthodox Epiphany- Observance Day
In the Orthodox church, Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Magi. This observance commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Forerunner (John the Baptist) in the River Jordan, beginning of Christ's ministry on earth and revealing the Holy Trinity of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to mankind. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. 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.
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.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
For more information and details, please go to: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
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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