Floris Summer Message 7/21/23

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Summer Information 

In this Summer Message: 

  • Summer Office Hours
  • 2023-2024 Supply Lists 
  • Open House - August 17 
  • Fairfax Public Library Summer Reading Adventure 
  • Summer Reading Resources 
  • Tutor.com
  • 2023-2024 BTS Immunization Requirements 

summer office hours

Floris Main Office Summer Hours 

Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm

 


Supply Lists For Next Year Are Now Available!

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Want to cross something off of your August to-do list right now?  Check out our 2023-2024 School Supply Lists, which are updated for next school year, and have one thing less to worry about at back to school time!

You can also avoid the hassle of going in person by ordering supply kits online.

Order online by July 15 to ensure that everything makes it to Floris in time!

If your family needs help purchasing school supplies, please contact our counselor, Sarah de Kramer at shdekramer@fcps.edu


Open House

 

Who: Parent and Students 

What: Open House- a time to tour the building, see your classroom, bring your school supplies, meet the teachers and help everyone prepare for a fabulous first day of school. 

When: Thursday, August 17 

  • 9:00-9:45am: Grades 1-6, Last Names Starting with A-K 
  • 10:15-10:45am: Kindergarten Students 
  • 11:00-11:45am: Grades 1-6, Last Names Starting with L-Z 

Where: Everyone will enter through the Main Entrance (Door 1) and exit from the cafeteria (Door 6) to assist with traffic flow.

Why are the times split? Parking is very limited here at Floris. We ask that you please stay within these times so all families are able to find parking. 


Summer Reading Challenge All Together Now

 

Summer Reading Adventure- Fairfax County Public Library 

The Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure runs from June 16-August 18 this summer.

Find the details and how to sign-up at: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading

 


Summer Reading

Great news!  Students will still have access to our digital reading resources, as well as community resources available through the library.  Take a look at the list below to book your summer:

  1. The Fairfax County Public Library has tons of print, audio, and Ebook options.  Go to the website on your computer or download the Libby by Overdrive app on your tablet or phone. 
  2. MyOn has many books at a variety of levels, including many chapter books.
    • Students log in with their FCPS username and password.
  3. Tumblebooks has a variety of levels, including many chapter books.
    • After signing in, click on the ebook tab for chapter bookss.
  4. MackinVia is a collection of FCPS ebooks and audiobooks.
    • Students log in with their FCPS username and password.

Tutor.com

2023-2024 Immunization Requirements

Upcoming Dates

Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year 

August 17: Open House

  • 9:00-9:45am Grades 1-6, Last Names Starting with A-K 
  • 10:15-10:45am Kindergarten Students 
  • 11:00-11:45am Grades 1-6, Last Names Starting with L-Z 

August 21: 1st Day of School

September 1-4: Holiday- Labor Day Break – All FCPS schools and offices closed

September 25: Holiday, Yom Kippur – All FCPS schools and offices closed

October 9: No School for Students, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Teacher Workday

November 3: End of First Quarter and Two-Hour Early Release

November 6-7: No School for Students, Teacher Workdays and Election Day 

 

Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar