Centre Ridge ES' amazing staff picked the perfect day for a group photo. (Photo: Chip Deliee)
With Hurricane Florence in the forecast, it's a good idea to review FCPS' weather cancellation procedures. You might also want to familiarize yourself with Regulation 4810, Administrative Leave – Emergency, which outlines all of the
different conditions under which emergency administrative leave may be granted. While no operational changes are currently planned, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared!
Recycling Changes in FCPS
You may have heard that changes are coming to recycling in FCPS. These changes are driven by economic conditions in the recycling industry. Here's a look at what's changing for us:
- Accepted recyclable items will be limited to plastics 1 and 2, cardboard, white paper, and aluminum and tin cans.
- Cardboard cafeteria trays are no longer being accepted for recycling due to stricter rules about acceptable contamination levels of recyclables.
- New recycling posters are being designed and will be sent to schools as soon as they are printed.
- The Get2Green website will reflect these changes and serve as a resource for answering your questions.
Please contact recycling@fcps.edu with questions.
Photo of the Week
Madison HS staff enjoyed a Hawaiian-style welcome to kick off the start of the new school year. Check out some of the other lei-d back photos on Madison HS' Twitter.
The Office of
Professional Learning and Family Engagement is pleased to announce that
applications for the 2018-19 Apple IMPACT School Grants are now available and can be completed online. For more information, please visit OPLFE's Grant Programs page on the intranet.
Did you know that there are eight advisory councils that advise Superintendent Brabrand on systemwide issues? Visit the Advisory Councils page on the intranet for a list of the councils and additional information about each of them.
#OurFCPS: Together It's Possible
We're giving a shoutout to Fairhill ES' cafeteria team for embodying the #OurFCPS spirit in all that they do! (Photo: Fairhill ES)
Your help is needed at FCPS' upcoming College Fair on Sunday, October 14, at Fair Oaks Mall, and College Night on Monday, October 15, at
Hayfield SS. Volunteers may sign-up for one or both events
and will earn five recertification points per event. Please sign up today via MyPLT-Course #IS-910107. Stop by the College Fair and College Night webpage. Or, contact Sabrina Boyd, college and career project liaison, at shboyd@fcps.edu or 571-423-4429.
#OurFCPS Faces: Delores "Dee" Herndon
Delores “Dee” Herndon began
working for FCPS 24 years ago as
an administrative assistant to the coordinator of what used to be the Parenting Education
Center.
She
later became a professional development specialist in the former Department of
Professional Learning and Accountability. For the past four years, Dee has supported employees as an Equity and Employee Relations
(EER) specialist in the Department of Human Resources. She implements performance evaluation systems for FCPS personnel and advises
administrators and program managers on matters of regulations and procedures
that affect employee performance and discipline, as well as its documentation. Dee also provides
mediation services and technical
assistance to administrators and program managers on matters of fair employment
practices.
Dee’s philosophy is truly
customer driven. “I believe the support I provide in EER to our employees [by] ensuring that FCPS, state, and federal regulations and policies are
followed in an accurate, fair, and equitable
manner is most rewarding for me.” In an FCPS Cares submission, Lake Braddock SS Associate Principal Laura Waterman said, "Dee is the consummate professional
and such a caring individual. She was able to assist me when discussing a
concern with detailed, quick, and accurate
information. [...] Thank you for all that you do!!"
Outside of FCPS, Dee likes spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys jazz concerts, local festivals and exhibits, and occasional shopping trips to New York City. Thanks, Dee, for helping to cultivate a
culture of equity and fairness for all FCPS employees!
The
Department of Facilities and Transportation Services’ fall 2018 newsletter is now available on the intranet. Get
updates on and reminders about security procedures, bleacher safety and
maintenance, playground safety and maintenance, and other topics. Read the newsletter.
Staff Staples
Note: Intranet access is required to open some of the links in this email. If you're using a mobile device or working remotely, you can connect to the intranet via the Pulse Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network). Email RequestIT@fcps.edu with questions.
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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