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In this Summer Message:
- Principal Message
- Back to School Timeline
- New Staff Spotlight
- New ParentVUE App
- New Student ID Cards
- FCPS App
- 2026-2027 Supply Lists
- Upcoming Dates
Dear Floris Families,
I hope you are continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer! While many of our students are making the most of these final weeks of break, our Floris team has been hard at work preparing for an outstanding school year.
Last week, our administrative team participated in the Fairfax County Public Schools Leadership Conference at Fairfax High School. Throughout the week, we engaged in professional learning with school leaders from across the division, exploring new ideas, best practices, and strategies to strengthen teaching, learning, and school culture. We are excited to bring this learning back to Floris Elementary as we continue our work to ensure every child has an exceptional educational experience.
As we prepare for the first day of school, we are continuing to register new students. If you know of families in your neighborhood who have recently moved into the Floris attendance area and have not yet registered their child, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. Early registration helps us plan for classes, staffing, and student supports to ensure a smooth start for everyone.
Our registrar, Vernella, is available to assist families through the registration process and answer any questions they may have. We appreciate your help in spreading the word to new neighbors and welcoming them to the Floris community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to sharing more updates in the coming weeks as we get closer to welcoming our Eagles back to school.
Sincerely,
Principal Joshua DeSmyter
2026–2027 Back-to-School Timeline
We're excited to welcome our Eagles back for another great school year! Please save these important dates:
📧 Tuesday, August 18 – Class Placement Notification
- Families of enrolled students will receive their child's homeroom teacher assignment.
- Notifications will be sent during the afternoon via an eNotify message from Principal DeSmyter.
🏫 Thursday, August 20 – Open House
Meet your child's teacher, see the classroom, and bring school supplies!
Kindergarten
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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – All Kindergarten families
Grades 1–6
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1:30–2:30 p.m. – Students with last names A–K
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3:00–4:00 p.m. – Students with last names L–Z
🍎 Monday, August 24 – First Day of School
Welcome back!
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Doors open: 9:00 a.m.
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School day begins (late bell): 9:15 a.m.
👨👩👧👦 Back-to-School Nights
Kindergarten
- Monday, September 14
- 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Grades 1, 3, and 6
- Tuesday, September 15
- 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Grades 2, 4, and 5
- Wednesday, September 16
- 6:30–7:45 p.m.
✨ New Staff Spotlight ✨
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Cindy Hung: Special Education Teacher
Hello! My name is Mrs. Hung, and I am thrilled to join the Floris community as a special education teacher. I hold two master's degrees and bring extensive teaching experience from both the private sector and Fairfax County Public Schools, alongside a diverse background as part of a foreign service family living across the globe, most recently in Germany where I worked for the US consulate over the past few years. Outside of school, I love traveling, staying active, and spending time with my husband and two middle school daughters. I am truly looking forward to partnering with you this year to create a safe, engaging environment where your child can grow and thrive.
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Zahra Raeisi: Special Education Teacher
Hello! My Name is Zahra Raeisi, and I’m excited to be returning to Floris community as a Learning Disability teacher. I previously had a privilege of working at Floris for two years before accepting my first classroom teaching position at another school, where I gained valuable experience and continued to grow as an educator. I am thrilled to be coming back to a school; that has always felt like home. I’m passionate about supporting students, helping them discover their strengths, and creating a classroom where every child feels valued, encouraged, and successful. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new students and families, and making this a wonderful school year together.
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New ParentVUE Mobile App Launched
On Tuesday, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Supply Lists Available
Still need to order school supplies? Check out our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists, and have one thing less to worry about at back to school time!
It's the last week to order your school supply kit to guarantee delivery before school starts! Place your order by July 31 to ensure your student has the exact supplies they need, delivered to the classroom. Have peace of mind knowing your student will have working headphones all year, and make classroom organization a breeze for your student's teacher with uniform supplies delivered in bulk for easy storage. Save yourself the trip to multiple stores and help the school earn extra supplies by placing your order today. www.campussurvivalkits.com/floris
If your family needs help purchasing school supplies, please contact our counselor, Sarah de Kramer at shdekramer@fcps.edu.
Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year
August 20: Open House (Kindergarten) 11:30am-12:30pm
Open House (Grades 1-6) 1:30pm-3:30pm
August 24: 1st Day of School
September 4-7: Holiday- Labor Day Break – All FCPS schools and offices closed
September 15-16: Back to School Nights, details to follow
September 21: Holiday- Yom Kippur
October 2: PTA Fun Run
October 12: No School for Students, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Staff Development Day
October 15: Fall Picture Day
October 16: 3rd-6th Grade Field Day
October 21: 3-Hour Early Release
October 30:
- Harvest Parade
- End of First Quarter and Two-Hour Early Release
- PTA Trunk or Treat
November 2-3: No School for Students, Teacher Workdays and Election Day
November 11: Veteran's Day Concert
November 19: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25-27: Holiday- Thanksgiving
Find the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar
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