Participants in FCPS' 13th Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) are poised for continued success. The ACC is managed in collaboration with the University of Virginia and provides qualified candidates the
opportunity to earn their PreK-12 Administrative Endorsement over the course of
one year at a reduced cost.
The Fairfax County School Board has adopted FCPS' FY 2019 Approved Budget of $2.9 billion that includes an additional $53.1 million as part of a multi-year plan to enhance teacher salaries, and $43.9 million for a step increase for all eligible employees.
“This budget was made possible because of cooperation between the School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors,” said Janie Strauss, Fairfax County School Board chair. “Our commitment to provide competitive salaries for teachers was at the forefront of our budget request this year. Both Boards understood the critical need to make teacher pay more competitive. This year’s budget will enable us to offer more competitive salaries for our teachers while making it possible for us to retain and recruit the best possible teachers for our students.” Read the news release.
In
an effort to promote employee fitness, HR Wellness, in the Office of Benefit
Services, recently sponsored a virtual fitness challenge called Ola Ala, which
took participants on a trek across the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. This
divsionwide wellness initiative included 2,459 participants from more
than 200 locations. Participants formed 267 teams and competed against
each other to finish the trail and win prizes. Collectively, participants
earned 43,903 "hibiscus flowers" for logging at least 30 minutes of exercise
per day for a total of 2,921,363 total active minutes—that’s more than 5.5 years of walking! View
the list of prize winners.
Photo of the Week
Willow Springs ES' kindergarten staff celebrated 50's Day, back when there were 50 days left in the school year. Now, with less than three weeks to go, this photo reminds us that it's nearly time to kiss another awesome school year good bye. (Photo: Shannon Lane, Willow Springs ES)
Meet Jamie Lane, the new principal at Oakton HS. Jamie's goals include ensuring that the school “continues to be a place where students are benefiting from innovative teaching practices that are preparing them for their future.” In addition, she "wants every student to learn and achieve at high levels while
being highly engaged in their learning."
Over the past 12 years, Jamie has worked as a teacher leader and assistant principal in Region 5 and Region 2 schools. She began her career as a social studies teacher at Westfield HS, where she also served as a Virginia history collaborative team leader. Before joining the Oakton team, Jamie was an assistant principal at McLean HS. In addition, she supervised the Science, Special Education (CAT
B), Social Studies, and Fine Arts Departments. Jamie also worked alongside
teacher leaders on collaborative teams that have resulted in annual increases in Advanced Placement scores. Other highlights of Jamie's time at McLean include strengthening their teacher mentoring program, creating improved financial
procedures and guidelines for the performing arts program, and implementing a
project-based learning committee to increase student engagement.
Jamie received her bachelor of science in secondary education
from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s of education in
educational leadership from George Mason University. Find out more about Jamie and her plans for Oakton HS.
#OurFCPS: Together It's Possible
Human Resources staff members show their #OurFCPS pride at an Instructional Job Fair.
We are extremely thankful for the thousands of you who embody the spirit of
#OurFCPS in all that you do every day. Even though 2017-18 is quickly winding down, we hope you'll continue to share the best of
#OurFCPS with your colleagues, parents, students, and members of the community.
You are still eligible for your $100 wellness
incentive! Employees participating in an FCPS health plan as the primary
cardholder may earn a $100 wellness incentive when they complete their online
health assessment (HA) by September 30. The HA is an online questionnaire
related to your general health and well-being that takes about 15-20 minutes to
complete. It is confidential–only you and your health plan will receive
the individual information. In compliance with state and federal privacy laws,
your information is never shared with FCPS. Visit the Employee Wellness
website or email questions to HRWellness@fcps.edu.
Fairfax County's Park Authority is offering a variety of free performances this summer as part of their annual Summer Entertainment Series. Enjoy classical, jazz, and everything in between! The lineup also includes children’s performances, music and dance from around the world, and drive-in movies. Check out the Summer Entertainment Series schedule.
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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