In This Message:
- Principals' Message
- PTA News and Announcements
- Winter Break Closure
- Winter Weather
- Winter Resources Available
- Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
- District News/ In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
- Upcoming Dates
Principals' Message
Dear Floris Families,
This week has been filled with fun and festive activities, and our staff and students have truly enjoyed all the celebrations and class parties. We hope your child is coming home excited and sharing the joy with you at home!
As we approach the winter break, we encourage you to enjoy some quality time with your child perhaps reading together, playing fun family games, or just relaxing and making memories. We also want to remind you that the school office will be closed for the two-week break.
We wish our entire community a safe and relaxing holiday season and look forward to welcoming your child back to school with open arms in the New Year!
Thank you,
Joshua DeSmyter, Principal
Robert Gibbs, Assistant Principal
PTA News and Announcements
We’re celebrating the grand reveal of our new library furniture with a virtual ribbon cutting! 🎉 Take a look at the photos and join in the excitement!
Vibrant, modern, fun, and customizable to the room — a great way to upgrade this space. Thank you all again, for participating in the Super Hero Fun Run to make this happen! We hope the students enjoy their time in the library and feel proud to see what their efforts brought in.
Parents, you can come sit at the cool tables during our PTA meetings, too!
Congratulations to the 5th grade girls team: Aditi K, Aadhira S, Anoushka G, Daniella T, Meera S & Shreeya P ! Their First Lego League team Rainbow Radishes had a very successful showing at the States Competition! They won 3rd place in the Core Values award and were placed 6th in the Robot runs in their division of 54 teams.
In the Championship rankings they placed 4th in their division and 8th overall among 108 teams. They now have the opportunity to participate in a world tournament event next year!
Head's Up! In January, Registration for the Spelling Bee and Science Fair will open.
A Science Fair Chair is needed. If you are interested, please reach out to us at florispta.vpschool@gmail.com
❄️ Winter Break Closure❄️
Just a reminder that all FCPS Schools are closed from Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 for Winter Break.
School resumes on January 6, 2025.
There is no school for students, and the Floris Main Office will be closed.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather❄️
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Winter Resources from Fairfax County Government Agencies
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News: In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
December 23- January 3: Holiday, Winter Break; No School for Students and Floris Main Office Closed
January 14: Club and Candid Photos
January 20: Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day
January 22: PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
January 28: End of 2nd Quarter
January 29: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
January 31: PTA Movie Night
February 10-14: Kindness Week
February 12: Spelling Bee
February 17: Holiday, Presidents' Day
Find the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar
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