In this Friday Message you will find:
- Principals' Message
- First Day
- Digital Resources
- Schoolwide Birthday Celebration Policy
- Back to School Nights
- School Supplies
- Floris PTA
- Upcoming Dates
Floris Families,
It was fabulous to see so many of our Floris families at Open House yesterday, and we can't wait to see our students on Monday for the first day of school.
Our doors will open on Monday at 9:00am. School officially begins at 9:15am, with dismissal at 4:00pm.
Arrival and dismissal (buses and Kiss and Ride) are often challenging at the beginning of the year. We thank you in advance for your patience as transportation, Floris staff, parents, and students work through those beginning of year kinks, keeping safety at the forefront of all decisions.
Our staff have requested that we give our Eagles time to acclimate to school routines and procedures. Therefore, we will not be accepting lunch visitors or classroom volunteers in the first few weeks of school. We appreciate your support as we prepare our students for a fabulous year. Please watch for details on when we are ready to accept volunteers and lunch visitors.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, and we will see our students on Monday!
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Monday, August 21, is the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax.
We will share some of the photos on FCPS Facebook and Instagram.
Digital Resources Consent
At Floris, we use a variety of digital tools to support meaningful student learning. Some of these tools require parental consent before they can be used.
This year, FCPS has compiled a central, district-wide list of these resources, all of which have been thoroughly researched and vetted. Please note that these digital resources are opt-in, meaning that the default response to the consent form is no. In order for your child to access all of these resources, a consent form is required.
🔗You can find the list of resources and provide consent here. 🔗
Please reach out to our School Based Technology Specialist, Willa McGrath (wimcgrath@fcps.edu) or your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns. THANK YOU!
Floris Schoolwide Birthday Celebration Policy
Due to safety and allergy concerns, Floris does not allow edible birthday treats in the school to celebrate student birthdays. This includes homemade and prepackaged treats. Great birthday celebration ideas are to send in a book for the class library or asking the teacher for an extra class recess to celebrate the birthday! You are welcome to send in non-edible birthday items, provided one per student in the class is supplied.
Thank you for your understanding!
Back to School Nights are a time for parents/guardians to learn about the curriculum and expectations in the class and grade level for their children.
- Tuesday, August 29: Kindergarten, 4th & 6th Grade, 6:30pm
- Wednesday, August 30: 1st, 2nd 3rd and 5th, 6:30pm
Enter and exit via Door 6.
Back-to-School-Night Schedule
⏰6:25: Door 6 (Cafeteria) will open for parents/guardians
- Staff will will be available to assist you with directions as needed.
⏰6:30-7:00 and 7:05-7:35 PM: Presentations by Teachers
- Teachers will present to parents/guardians and share classroom expectations, curriculum overview, and opportunities for home/school connections.
- The sessions are identical presentations at 6:30 and 7:05. Having repeat sessions allows parents who have students in two different grade levels or classrooms to be able to attend. You should only attend one of the sessions for each class.
- Please exit via Door 6 (cafeteria).
⏰6:30-7:30: Opportunities in the cafeteria to Meet and Greet:
- Administrators
- Counselors
- Specialists
- PTA
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School Supplies
The school supply lists can be found on the Floris webpage. Teachers may share additional needs during the school year.
If your student is in need of school supplies, please email Sarah de Kramer (school counselor) at shdekramer@fcps.edu.
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You can join the PTA now at Floris PTA Membership.
Upcoming Dates
August 21:
- 1st Day of School
- Bell Schedule- 9:15am-4:00pm
- Doors open at 9:00am
August 29: Back to School Night for Kindergarten, 4th and 6th grades, 6:30pm
August 30: Back to School Night for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades, 6:30pm
September 1-4: Holiday- Labor Day Break – All FCPS schools and offices closed
September 19: AAP Informational Session, café, 6:30pm
September 20: PTA Meeting, café, 6:30pm
September 22: Westfield High School Homecoming Parade and Football Game
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
- Two-Hour Early Release
- Floris Dismissal - 2:00pm
November 6-7: No School for Students, Teacher Workdays and Election Day
Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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