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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
- Join Cub Scouts
- Upcoming Dates
Dear Floris Families,
The countdown is on…just 18 days until the first day of school on Monday, August 24! We hope your family is enjoying the final weeks of summer while also getting excited for another incredible year at Floris Elementary.
Our building is quickly coming back to life! Classrooms are being cleaned and prepared, the hallways are shining, and our staff will be returning soon to begin getting everything ready to welcome our students back. We can't wait to fill the building with smiling faces once again.
As you begin planning for the start of the school year, please take a moment to review the Open House dates and times listed below. We hope you'll join us to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and kick off what promises to be an amazing school year.
Mark your calendars! Our first PTA Meeting of the school year will be held on Thursday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Floris Library. We encourage all families to attend, learn about the exciting year ahead, and discover ways to get involved in supporting our students, staff, and school community.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our students and families very soon.
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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Nicole Martin: Front Office Staff
Hello Floris Families! My name is Nicole Martin, and I am so excited to be joining the Floris Elementary School community as an Office Assistant this school year! I am a graduate of George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and have experience in administrative and human resources support. I love helping others, staying organized, and being someone people can count on. I’m looking forward to supporting our students, families, and staff and helping make this a wonderful school year.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, staying active, and being out on the water whenever I can. I’m also a big New England Patriots fan (go Pats! 😊), so football season is always something I look forward to!
I can’t wait to meet all of you and become part of the Floris family. Here’s to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and lots of smiles!
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Bette Stobo: Third Grade Teacher
My name is Bette Stobo, and I am excited to join the Floris Elementary community! I have been an educator for over ten years and earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Special Education from Marymount University. During my teacher preparation, I had the incredible opportunity to complete student teaching experiences in Uganda, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador, which strengthened my passion for creating an inclusive and engaging classroom where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. Outside of school, I enjoy baking sourdough, hiking, traveling, DIY projects, and spending time with my three dogs—Pork, Bean, and our newest addition, Winnie. I look forward to partnering with you and your family to make this a wonderful year of learning, growth, and memorable experiences.
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Lauren Leonard: Sixth Grade Teacher
My name is Lauren Leonard, and I am thrilled to join the Floris community as a sixth-grade teacher this year!
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master of Science in Management, both from George Mason University. This background combining education and leadership allows me to bring a unique, well-rounded perspective to the classroom.
Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my husband and our three wonderful cats.
Building a strong partnership with you is incredibly important to me. I look forward to a fantastic school year and to cultivating meaningful relationships with each of your children.
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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!
If your family needs help purchasing school supplies, please contact our counselor, Sarah de Kramer at shdekramer@fcps.edu.
Join Cub Scouts at Floris
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
August 27: PTA Meeting, 6:30pm in the Library
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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