In This Message:
- Principals' Message
- PTA News and Announcements
- Upcoming Spirit Week
- Rachel Carson Area Band Day
- Attendance
- VA SOL Summary
- Book Event: Reading Opens the World
- FCPS Construction Projects
- Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Opioid Awareness
- District News/ In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
- Upcoming Dates
Principals' Message
Dear Floris Families,
We’re excited to be more than halfway through the school year and have so much to celebrate as we head into the third quarter! It’s been a fantastic journey so far, and we’re looking forward to all that’s ahead.
Second quarter progress reports will be available in SIS Parent Vue starting Thursday, February 6th, at 6:00 a.m. You will also receive hard copies sent home with your child Friday, February 7th.
We’d love to see you all tonight at our PTA Movie Night! Join us in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. for a fun and imaginative viewing of Migration. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing weekend ahead!
Joshua DeSmyter, Principal
Robert Gibbs, Assistant Principal
PTA News and Announcements
We have an open Hospitality Chair position. Please contact florispta.sso@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more!
🐝Spelling Bee registration is OPEN - Register here!
🏃♀️ Girls on the Run (GOTR) Spring Session will open February 3rd.
🍎Please sign-up to help deliver food to Embry Rucker on Fridays!
- Students put unopened & uneaten food on the cafeteria Share Table each day; other students can take the food or the food goes into the refrigerator and is donated at the end of the week.
- Food sharing can reduce food waste in the cafeteria and help address food insecurity concerns.
📰Have any old newspapers or magazines? Please drop them off at the front office for our school counselors. They will be repurposed for craft projects.
📅Upcoming Dates:
📅Save the Date:
Upcoming Kindness Spirit Week in February
🎺Rachel Carson Area Band Day Yesterday
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Some of our sixth grade band students joined Band Director Mrs. Cunningham to represent Floris at the Rachel Carson Area Band Day on Wednesday. They joined sixth graders from other schools, as well as some current Carson middle schoolers, to learn and perform a concert all in one day. They had an excellent time and did a fabulous job.
Well done, Eagles!
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Attendance
Let's get your child to class when the bell rings. Every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. The life skills children need to get ready for school are the same life skills that will help them reach graduation and beyond!
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students and families who show up every day, even when it's busy.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming and safe haven for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging learning environment.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who lend a helping hand to our students.
If your child is not feeling well, please view the Can My Child Go to School? webpage.
Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school — and themselves. See these tips on how to encourage positive school attendance in elementary school: https://bit.ly/3TP2gdB.
Daily school attendance is required by law in the state of Virginia. Watch this short video that helps explain attendance policies.
👉Visit Attendance Resources and Support for more attendance insights and support – because every day is a step toward a brighter tomorrow!
📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
📚Free Book Event: Reading Opens the World
🏗️ FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits
Fairfax County Public Schools updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.
The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6, meeting.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
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:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
January 31: PTA Movie Night
February 7: Candid Photos
February 10-14: Kindness Week
February 12: Spelling Bee
February 17: Holiday, Presidents' Day
February 24: Early Release Monday for Staff Professional Development
March 6: Fiddle Club Concert
March 17: Early Release Monday for Staff Professional Development
March 28: End of 3rd Quarter
April 1: Teacher Workday
April 10: Spring Picture Day
April 14-18: Spring Break
Find the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar
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