In this Summer Message: 

• Principal Message
• Back to School Timeline
• New Staff Spotlight
• 2026-2027 Supply Lists 
• Upcoming Dates

Dear Floris Families,

I hope you are continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer with family and friends! While many of you are making the most of these last weeks of summer break, our team has been hard at work preparing for an exciting start to the 2026–2027 school year. We can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 24th!

As many of you know, this year brings an exciting new chapter for Floris Elementary as we welcome approximately 55 students and their families from Coates Elementary School through the recent boundary adjustments. To support our growing school community, we have also increased our staffing by 20 additional team members, allowing us to continue providing the high-quality learning experiences and support our students deserve.

As I shared in my last Floris Family message, I am thrilled that every position at Floris has been filled, and we are fortunate to have an incredible team ready to serve our students and families.

Over the next several weeks, I will be introducing our newest staff members in each weekly Floris Family message. You'll have an opportunity to learn a little about each person, their role at Floris, and the talents they bring to our school community. We are excited for you to get to know them and join us in giving them a warm Floris welcome!

There is so much to look forward to as we prepare for another amazing school year. Together, we will continue building a school where every child feels welcomed, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon. The best is yet to come!

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: