In this Friday Message you will find:
Floris Families,
As we wrap up the month of April, we remind everyone to continue to think green. Get2Green is an award-winning interdepartmental environmental stewardship program for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Get2Green is supported by staff in Instructional Services, Facilities and Transportation Services, and Food and Nutrition Services, who collaborate to expand access to environmental education in sustainable learning environments. You can find out more about FCPS' Get2Green on the FCPS webpage.
Our Floris Green Team continues to think green. They have been planting at Frying Pan Park and had some wonderful activities this week for students in connection to Earth Day. Kudos to Ms. de Kramer and team for creating the amazing activities this week.
Many thanks to Mr. Barber, Mr. Morales, and all the volunteers helping to create a fabulous Field Day for our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students today. Field Day is a way for students to have fun being physically active and demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate skills, including Communicator and Collaborator.
It is hard to believe that next week is the start of the month of May. Our strings concerts will happen next Thursday evening (5/2) with the 4th grade concert at 6:15pm and the 5th-6th grade concert at 7:30pm. These are two separate concerts to allow for seating availability within the cafeteria and for parking. Please plan to enter via Door 6 for both concerts.
Next Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday and a Teacher Work Day. There is no school for students next Friday.
Reminder that we are accepting parent input as part of class placement decisions for the 2024-2025 school year in the Google Form until next Friday (5/3). Please do not request a specific teacher in your information. Teacher requests cannot be guaranteed for multiple reasons.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Kudos Floris Office Staff
Thank you to our amazing office staff, Hope, Vernella, Hilda, Snezana, and Laura. They are amazing, and we could not survive with them. Here are just a few of the items they could be doing each day: answering phones, answering the doorbell, assisting with students arriving late or leaving early, checking attendance, registering students, assisting in the school health room, preparing and printing report cards, scheduling PTA events, getting lunches and instruments to students, finding substitutes, purchasing instructional supplies, and SO MUCH more. We appreciate each one of you!!
Thanks PTA for showing your appreciation of these amazing ladies.
Orthodox Good Friday/Teacher Work Day
Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion.
There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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
VP of Community Affairs:
- This position oversees the coordination of the Fall and Spring after school programs at Floris.
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
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
May 13-17:
May 22:
- PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, cafe
May 27:
May 29:
May 31:
June 4:
June 5:
- 6th grade Musical- Beauty and the Beast, 7:00pm cafe
June 6:
June 7:
June 11:
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6th grade Promotion Ceremony, cafe, 10:00-10:45am
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6th grade day- gym, fields, blacktop, classrooms
June 12:
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Last Day of School
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Floris Dismissal 2:00pm
Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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