In this Friday Message you will find:
- Principals' Message
- Great Questions and FCPS Family Engagement Calendar
- Calendar Reminders for 11/3, 11/6, and 11/7
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest (due date 11/3)
- Celebrating Our Veterans (due by 11/3)
- Outstanding Employee Award Nominations
- 2nd-6th Grade Parents AAP Screening Info Meeting 11/16
- PTA Annual Spirit Ball 11/17
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Upcoming Dates
Floris Families,
There was some fabulous spirit around the school this week. The weather cooperated for another amazing annual Harvest Parade this morning. There were so many smiles and cheers from students, staff, and parents.
Many thanks to our librarian, Tiffany Dowling, for another fantastic Fall Book Fair! Her planning and hard work are appreciated. Thanks also go out to the volunteers who have supported Ms. Dowling throughout the Book Fair and in our library on a regular basis.
November is Family Engagement Month. National Family Engagement Month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. More than 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their child. Strong parental and family support is vital to the well-being and success of students. FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. Please see below some ideas of questions to ask your child about school and a calendar created by the FCPS Family and School Partnerships Office.
Dia de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Next Wednesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 2, are observance days in the FCPS calendar this year. Floris hopes everyone who celebrates finds peace and happiness.
Next Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for all FCPS students. Floris dismissal is at 2:00pm next Friday, November 3.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
As a reminder, Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6, for a school planning day.
Election Day (Teacher Work Day)
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage.
4th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Theme: “Our Oceans & Their Incredible Creatures”
Sponsored by Floris Green Team
To celebrate the fall season, our Green Team invites all students to participate in a pumpkin decorating contest focused on the theme, “Our Oceans & Their Incredible Creatures”. Show us your creative talents while thinking about our waterways. Pumpkin artists are encouraged to incorporate natural materials (e.g. acorns, leaves, flowers, sticks…) and/or non-toxic Earth-friendly paints. Photos of your creation may be submitted to Sarah de Kramer at shdekramer@fcps.edu by Friday, Nov. 3rd. (No need to send the pumpkin to school!) Awards will be given under two categories: Most Creative Use of Natural Materials, and Best Representation of the Theme. See photos of some prior awardees below.
Veterans and Their Families, We Salute You!
Veterans Day is right around the corner, and we'd love to celebrate all veterans who are connected to Floris. If you have a veteran or active service member in your family, please consider filling out the “My Hero” Form. A hard copy flyer will go home in the Friday folders, or you can also print your own by clicking the picture above and return to school. We will have a Hero Wall outside of the Gym/ Cafeteria area beginning November 8th and running through the end of the month. Forms are due by Friday, November 3. Thank you!
Nominations are now open for the 2023-2024 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Floris Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please note that if your nominee is selected to represent Floris ES, you will be asked to complete the Nomination Packet. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards.
AAP Screening Process for Current 2nd-6th grade Parents Info Meeting
For any parents of 2nd – 6th graders interested in learning more about the screening and identification process for full-time Advanced Academic Services (AAP) for the 24-25 school year, there will be an information meeting on Thursday, November 16, at 8:45AM in the library. Please be sure to enter at Door 1, bring your government issued photo ID and sign in with the front office upon your arrival. You will be directed to the library with your visitor badge.
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All attendees must register. Please REGISTER HERE
Please remember you can find the breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional facts at FCPS Nutrislice- Floris
November 1-2: Observance Days for Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 3:
- End of First Quarter
- Two-Hour Early Release
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Floris Dismissal - 2:00pm
November 5: Daylight Saving Time Ends, fall back one hour
November 6-7: No School for Students, Teacher Workdays and Election Day
November 10:
- Wear Red, White, and Blue in honor of Veterans Day
- 2nd grade performance, café, 9:30am
November 14: Club and Candid Photos
November 15:
- Parent FLE Review Materials Opportunity, café. 5:45-6:15pm (enter via Door 6)- This is for Parents/Guardians ONLY
- PTA Meeting, café, 6:30pm (enter via Door 6)
November 16: AAP Screening Process for Current 2nd-6th grade Parents Info Meeting, 8:45am, library (come to Door 1 with government issued photo ID to check in)
November 17: PTA Spirit Ball, 6:30-8:00pm, café and gym
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break, all FCPS School and Offices Closed
Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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