In this Friday Message you will find:
- Principals' Message
- Earth Day Sprit Day and Activities
- FCPS Family Summit (4/20)
- Passover (4/22-4/23)
- Theravada New Year (4/24)
- AAP Spring Updates
- PTA Open Positions for the 24-25 School Year
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Spring 2024 SOL Schedules
- Upcoming Dates
Floris Families,
What a wonderful week and more fun coming next week as we wrap up the month of April!
We had a fabulous performance by our 5th-6th grade chorus students on Tuesday evening. Kudos to our students, and many thanks to our Music Teachers, Steven Field and Danielle McLellan, for all the planning and hard work that go into creating these performance opportunities for our students.
Wednesday night was amazing with the Book Fair buying, PTA meeting, and International Night. Thank you to Tiffany Dowling, our fabulous librarian, for all of the hard work and planning that go into a Book Fair. We also appreciate the families who shared at International Night, and the PTA volunteers who made both events happen. It was a wonderful evening all around.
The date for the May PTA meeting has been adjusted to May 22, at 6:30pm. We hope to see lots of families for the last PTA meeting of the school year.
Kudos also go out to our Art Teachers, Michelle Alongi and Heather Hubert, and to our Floris students who had their artwork displayed at the Westfield Pyramid Art Show on Thursday evening.
Floris is very blessed to have such wonderful staff to support our students and some very talented Eagles.
We've been enjoying the April Spirit Days. Please remember that the last Spirit Day is Monday. We hope to see lots of green on Monday to celebrate Earth Day.
We are looking forward to our Spring Field Day next Friday for our students in Kindergarten, First, and Second grades. If you are coming to volunteer/visit for Field Day, you must come to Door 1 and sign in with an official photo ID in the main office before going to the field area.
Our PTA has a spirit night next Thursday evening at the Baskin Robbins in the Franklin Farm shopping center. Rumor has it that some staff might be scooping.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Earth Day Spirit Day and Activities
In celebration of Earth Day, FCPS’ Get2Green Office has created a fun and interactive home Earth Bingo Board. Enjoy engaging with your student at home as they learn about watersheds, zero waste, climate change and local wildlife. As a school, the Floris Green Team has planned many fun activities for the week. Stay tuned!
Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Passover and Half-O Days
Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, are designated half-O days in recognition of the first two days of Passover. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days.
Theravada New Year (O Day)
In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration.
Next Wednesday, April 24, is designated as an O day for Theravada New Year. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
AAP Spring Updates
Any families interested in referring their child for school-based AAP services for the 24-25 school year should submit a AAP School-Based Services (levels 2 and 3) Form to Amy Albanese (Grades K, 2, 4, 6) abalbanese@fcps.edu and/or Katie Pickett (Grades K, 1, 3, 5) kmpickett@fcps.edu by May 1, 2024.
School-based services include Subject-Specific Differentiation (Level 2) and Part-Time AAP services (Level 3). Please read the attached document for more details on the levels of service.
https://florises.fcps.edu/announcements/aap-spring-updates-and-newsletter
Our Floris PTA will have Open PTA Board positions for the 24/25 school year
Even if you haven't been involved with the PTA prior or are completely new to Floris, please consider joining our wonderful team. We are a fun group of volunteers who will help you learn all you need to know to be successful in whatever role you choose.
Please reach out to Kerin Hamel at Florispta.pres@gmail.com if you'd like to learn more about any of the positions or have any questions about being involved with the PTA.
President:
- The role of President is to be a supportive position for the PTA board and act as a Liaison to the faculty and staff. The President oversees monthly board and general body meetings, and aids the rest of the board as needed.
VP of Community Affairs:
- This position oversees the coordination of the Fall and Spring after school programs at Floris.
VP of Fundraising and Social Events (SSO):
Oversees Committees and Chairs responsible for:
- Fundraising
- Spirit Ball
- Bingo & Movie Nights
- Hospitality
- Room Parent Coordinator
- International Night
- The Pep Rally
Financial Secretary or Treasurer:
- We are looking for someone to fill the role of either the Financial Secretary OR Treasurer
- The Treasurer manages the PTA budget, maintains records of members and funds, and handles all financial matters, including reimbursement tracking and management.
- The Financial Secretary assists the Treasurer with administrative duties throughout the year.
In addition, there is an Open Non-Board position for the 24/25 school year
School Services Assistant:
- This position supports the VP of School Services. Throughout the year, our VP of School Services coordinates programs like Math Counts, Lego League, Science Olympiad, The Spelling Bee and much more. This role would assist with the planning and execution of these programs, at the direction of the VP.
Please remember you can find the breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional facts at FCPS Nutrislice- Floris
April 24:
- Administrative Professionals' Day
- Observance Day- Theravada New Year
April 25:
- PTA Spirit Night, Baskin Robbins, Franklin Farm Shopping Center
April 26: Field Day for K-2nd- field and blacktop, 10:00am -12:00pm
April 29: Rain date for Field Day for K-2nd- field and blacktop, 10:00am -12:00pm
May 2:
- 4th grade concert, 6:15pm, cafe, please enter via Door 6
- 5th-6th grade concert, 7:30pm, cafe, please enter via Door 6
May 3:
May 6-10:
May 7:
- Band Concert, 6:30pm, cafe, enter via Door 6
Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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