Floris Family Message
In This Message:
- Principals' Message
- Summer Reading Adventure
- Superintendent's Family Vision Group
- Immunization
- Summer Resources
- Summer Meals
- Fairfax County Carnival and Fair
- Upcoming Dates
Dear Floris Families,
As we wrap up another outstanding school year, I want to thank you for your partnership, support, and trust. Together, we have created a school community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Each year, I share an Annual Report to celebrate our collective accomplishments and reflect on the growth and successes of our students, staff, and families. The report highlights many of the achievements, milestones, and memorable moments that made this year so special.
I am incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished and grateful for the dedication of our staff and the support of our families.
Thank you for helping make the 2025-2026 school year such a success. I hope you enjoy reviewing the Annual Report and celebrating all we achieved together. You can view our 2025-2026 Floris Annual Report here!
Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Joshua DeSmyter, Principal
Robert Gibbs, Assistant Principal
Summer Reading Adventure
The Fairfax County Public Library will be holding their Summer Reading Adventure again this year! Miss Mary from the Herndon Fortnightly Public Library visited Floris this week and told students about the program. Students earn badges for reading, which can be redeemed for prizes. All the information is available at https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading (or on the flyer that is attached). The program begins on June 17.
Fairfax Library Foundation 2026 Children’s Summer Reading Festival
The Fairfax County Public Library will kick off their summer reading program this Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Fairfax Government Center. See here for more information and to get free tickets to the event.
Herndon Fortnightly will also be hosting many exciting programs this summer for all ages. Stay tuned for more information on this!
Superintendent's Family Vision Group
Floris Families,
We are looking for one additional parent representative to serve on the Superintendent's Family Vision Group for the 2026–2027 school year. This group provides families with an opportunity to share perspectives and help strengthen communication and collaboration across FCPS.
Representatives are expected to attend six evening meetings throughout the school year (6:00–7:30 p.m.) and serve as a consistent voice for our Floris community. Because schools are required to maintain at least two active representatives, we are seeking one more volunteer to join our current representative.
If you are interested in serving in this role, please email me directly. Thank you for considering this opportunity to represent Floris and support our school community!
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
AAP Information
The Virginia Association for the Gifted (VA Gifted) has a list of summer enrichment programs, camps, and student scholarships designed to keep advanced learners engaged over the break.
While these activities are not officially vetted by FCPS, they are excellent options for families who are looking for summer extension opportunities.
2026 VA Gifted Enrichment Opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about the 4 levels of AAP services, please click on this link: Elementary School AAP Levels of Service.
If you should have any questions regarding AAP services, please reach out to Amy Albanese our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher here at Floris ES, or learn more about AAP on our Floris webpage!
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!
The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
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