Cardinal Forest ES' cafeteria staff members are always in the zone–the Energy Zone!
Being thoughtful about
what you share on your professional or personal social media accounts is critical. Making smart choices can prevent mishaps that could
negatively impact you and the school division. To help you stay on track, FCPS has developed new, easy-to-digest social
media guidance for staff. It focuses on
social media use for non-instructional purposes, such as communicating with
parents and stakeholders, or connecting with family and friends. So, before you
tweet or post, please review our social media guidance and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Questions?
Contact the Office of Communication and Community Relations at
ccrsocial@fcps.edu.
FCPS' third annual Employee Engagement Survey is less than two weeks away! Watch as Superintendent Brabrand briefly explains why it's so important for all employees to participate. Visit the Employee Engagement Survey page (on the intranet) for more information.
The Department of Human Resources is accepting applications again for the FCPS Principal Pool. Employees
interested in learning more about the new principal selection process are
encouraged to visit the Principal Selection Process page and attend an
information session on Thursday, January 25. Sign-up for the information
session through MyPLT. Click on "Course Offerings" and search “Principal
Selection Process.” The information session will be held at Gatehouse
Administration Center. The first application window for
the Principal Pool will be open until February 13.
Photo of the Week
Kindergarten and first grade teachers at Oak Hill ES dressed in white for their recent Whiteout Wednesday. The fact that tomorrow is Wednesday, and snow is in the forecast, is completely coincidental. Completely. (Photo: Cliff Credle, Oak Hill ES)
Academy Catalog for Instructional Employees
The
Spring 2018 Academy Course Catalog is available in MyPLT. More than 130
sections of a wide variety of professional development courses are currently
available for registration. The five- or 10-week courses begin after January
29 and end prior to June 15. To access the catalog:
- Log into MyPLT.
- Click the “Course
Offerings” tab, located on the upper left.
- Click “Show All.”
- On the left sidebar,
scroll down to "Catalog" and select “Academy Catalog."
- To further filter, select
the "Instructional Content Area" or "Category."
Registration closes
on January 19 at 4:30 p.m. Contact Michael Sanchez at Academy@fcps.edu or 571-423-1330.
#OurFCPS Faces: Raquel Francese
Raquel Francese joined FCPS in 1993. She is an "outstanding parent liaison" at Liberty MS and Brookfield ES. Raquel describes her role as being a link between schools and their families. She says, "I work closely with school counselors, social workers, teachers, administrators, and other parent liaisons in both of my schools." Raquel helps parents navigate the school system; coordinates parent teacher conferences; interprets and translates English to Spanish; assists with school events, and does much, much more! She always encourages parents to join the PTA and volunteer as ways to get involved with their children's education.
Raquel truly enjoys what she does. "I have always liked helping others, and as parent liaison, I get to work with families from different countries and help them
understand [the school system]. In her free time, Raquel enjoys traveling, painting, and spending time with family and friends. Thank you for providing excellent service to our schools and families, Raquel!
Apple Impact Grants Awarded to Six Schools
Through the
generosity of the Apple Federal Credit Union Education Foundation, grants of
varying amounts between $2,000 and $4,000 have been awarded this year to six Fairfax County public schools. These grants are awarded to schools that propose innovative activities and programming that support the development of the Portrait of a Graduate. Congratulations to the following schools for identifying innovative
programs that will enhance learning for all students:
- Sunrise Valley ES
- Columbia ES
- Key Center
- Woodlawn ES
- Halley ES
- Westfield HS
Contact Lisa Barrow with questions at LBBarrow@fcps.edu.
On May 25, 2017, the Fairfax County
School Board approved a student transfer application processing fee of $100 per
student, per year. The application processing fee applies to all student transfer
requests (Initial, Renewal, and High School Curricular) based on criteria
outlined in Regulation 2230.
Fees will be waived for parents or
guardians who are current FCPS employees and reside in Fairfax County. An FCPS
employee is defined as a person working in a budgeted full-time equivalent
(FTE) position (FTE transportation and food services positions included) and
eligible for leave, retirement, and health benefits coverage. Get more information about student transfers.
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, January 26, by the Virginia Department of Transportation for Virginia’s 2017 Outstanding Crossing Guard of the Year. Staff, students, and parents are welcome to submit a nomination and photo online.
Staff Staples
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Employee News is sent to all FCPS employees every Tuesday. Please email EmployeeNews@fcps.edu with potential submissions or questions. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you!
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