In this Friday Message you will find:
- Principals' Message
- Memorial Day Holiday
- FCPS Device Collection
- Fond Farewell to Some Floris Staff Members
- PTA Open Positions
- Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Upcoming Dates
Floris Families,
It is almost the end of May, and there are only twelve school days left in this school year. It is hard to believe that the year is almost over.
It was wonderful to have the FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid, visit Floris on Tuesday and see some of our amazing staff and students in action.
Our first graders also enjoyed Harry Potter Day yesterday. Thank you to the teachers and parents who helped make this fun event happen.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday for the Memorial Day Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe long weekend! See you Tuesday!
We are so excited for the Annual Kindergarten Big Truck day happening next Wednesday, May 29 (Inclement Weather Date Friday, May 31). Please remember that there is a modified Kiss and Ride and the main lot (by the fire station) will not be available for parking that day.
A reminder to families, if your child has medication in the School Health Room, a parent must come to Floris by Wednesday, June 12, at 2:00pm to pick up the medication.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Holly Walker, Principal, hjwalker@fcps.edu
Rob Gibbs, Assistant Principal, ragibbs@fcps.edu
#EveryEagleEveryDay
Dr Reid, FCPS Superintendent, at Floris ES
Harry Potter Day in First Grade
Memorial Day Holiday
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day.
💻 FCPS Device Collection 💻
As we head towards summer, we will be collecting student devices and chargers on this schedule:
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Kindergarten: Friday, May 31
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First and Second Grade: Wednesday, June 5
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Third and Fourth Grade: Thursday, June 6
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Fifth and Sixth Grade: Friday, June 7
Please note that laptops and chargers will need to be turned in, and there are charges associated with missing devices:
- Charger: $31
- Computer: $481
Payment for lost or damaged charger and/or laptop can be made using MySchoolBucks. Thank you!
A Fond Farewell to Some Floris Staff Members
Each year, we take a moment to celebrate and share our appreciation for staff who are leaving Floris. We have several staff who are retiring and more who are leaving for new opportunities.
Congratulations on Your Retirement
We thank you for your hard work and dedication to Floris and wish you well as you enter the retirement chapter of your story.
- Rozina Patel (Kindergarten Instructional Assistant)
- Forrest Wagner (TSSpec)
- Holly Walker (Principal)
Wishing You Well on the Next Chapter
Some other staff members are moving out of the area or shifting to different opportunities. We thank you and wish each of you well as you begin the next chapter of your stories!
- Peter Gaydos (moving back to high school)
- Beka Hartl (moving to be a Literacy Specialist)
- Merbouha Heciri (leaving for family reasons)
- Brooke Hix (moving to another school)
- Katie Martin (moving to another school closer to home)
- Lydia Petraglia (moving to another school closer to home)
- Madison Potter (moving out of the area)
- Alyssa Stoffer (moving to high school)
- Danya Thomas (moving to LCPS as an ESOL teacher)
- Kasey Weate (moving out of the area)
Floris PTA Open 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.
Board positions for the 24/25 school year
Communications Secretary:
- The Communications Secretary is responsible for ensuring that the PTA's members, families, and community are informed of what the PTA is doing. The responsibilities include: keeping the website up-to-date, posting on social media, and sending out the weekly newsletter.
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.
Non-Board position for the 24/25 school year
Assemblies Chair:
- The PTA is looking for someone interested in coordinating assemblies for the school next year. Responsibilities include: Researching, planning and working closely with the school to produce a Fall and Spring assembly for all grade levels. For example - This year we had the Harlem Wizards in the Fall and Didgeridoo Down Under come in the Spring!
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Please remember you can find the breakfast and lunch menus and nutritional facts at FCPS Nutrislice- Floris
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
- All medications picked up from School Health Room (Clinic) by 2:00pm today
Find the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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