Say "hello" to some of FCPS' awesome athletic trainers!
Dr. Brabrand recently announced a realignment of his executive team, in an effort to deepen the district’s commitment to equity, academic excellence, and enhanced operational effectiveness. Read the news release.
At its regularly scheduled business meeting last week, the School Board adopted a resolution denouncing "unwelcome sexual behavior, physical interactions, statements, or online exchanges by students or school system personnel." Read the resolution.
Open Enrollment is your
annual opportunity to enroll or make changes to your medical, dental, and
flexible spending account (FSA) benefits for the upcoming calendar year. Open
Enrollment materials will be sent to you via U.S. mail and email in early October.
Learn
more about Open Enrollment.
Photo of the Week
It's always great to see inspirational works of art in our schools. The one above graces a wall at Oak Hill ES. The school's second grade team is gracing the wall, too (momentarily). (Photo: Kathryn Wright, Oak Hill ES)
Fairfax
County Youth Survey 2017-18 Results
The
Fairfax
County Youth Survey is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey
given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It examines behaviors,
experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of
Fairfax County's youth. The results provide a snapshot of the county's youth
and serve as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy
choices in young people. The Youth Survey is a collaboration of Fairfax County
Government and Fairfax County Public Schools. Get more information.
#OurFCPS Faces: Kelli Lundregan
Kelli Lundregan is one of two FCPS teachers (out of 76 teachers from across the country) who has been offered a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms grant. Grant recipients “address critical global challenges, from sustainable energy and climate change to public health and food security, while building relationships, knowledge, and leadership in support of the long-term interests of the U.S. and the world.”
Kelli has been at FCPS for eight years, all of them at Forest Edge. As a math coach, she facilitates weekly team meetings; collaborates with grade level teachers to implement professional development; supports teachers and students through modeling or co-teaching lessons; and participates in general school-wide improvement as a member of the leadership team. Kelli says, “My favorite part of the job is getting to build relationships with all the students and teachers in the building, and to support them with meaningful tasks and learning opportunities for their classrooms.”
Principal Leona Smith-Vance adds, “Kelli is an integral part of the Forest Edge community. [...] She has moved from 6th grade teacher to math coach and is having a major impact on instruction and on team collaboration. She also has worked tirelessly with our community engagement committee and leads our parent advisory group. Kelli builds long lasting relationships with entire families, and almost weekly, a middle or high school student stops by to say “hello” and to volunteer to help her. [...] We are so grateful to have her leading and working in our school.” In Kelli's free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and going to the beach, playing and watching sports (go Redskins!), traveling, and volunteering with animal rescue organizations. Keep up the outstanding work, Kelli!
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will hold a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 3. The WEA portion of the test will commence at 2:18 p.m., and the EAS portion will follow at 2:20 p.m. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. Find out more.
The #OurFCPS frame made friends with some fabulous staff members from Braddock ES.
Retirement Information Sessions Now Open to
All Members
Whether you're just beginning your career or thinking about
retiring, attend one of the Educational Employees' Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County's (ERFC) information sessions, which are now open to all members. Representatives from
ERFC, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), and FCPS Benefit Services will share plan details and answer
questions. Register for any of the upcoming sessions on MyPLT (search RET).
First
Annual Pathways to Leadership Conference for Support/Operational
Employees
The
2018 Pathways to Leadership Conference for Operational/Support Employees will
take place on Monday, October 8, at Willow Oaks in rooms 1000A and B, from 4:30-7 p.m. Superintendent Brabrand will be the keynote speaker. Chief
Operating Officer Marty Smith will also address the group. The
conference is open to anyone interested in leadership and advancement
opportunities within the Chief Operating Office. Breakout sessions will
include:
- Facilities
and Transportation
- Financial
Services
- Human
Resources
- Information
Technology
- Interview
Preparation
- Resume
and Cover Letter Development
Register in MyPLT or search for the
conference using the course number LD-P2L-OP2018.
Get additional conference
details. Please contact Baek Chong with questions at bochong@fcps.edu or 571-423-1334.
FCPS will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 10, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Staff and students are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work on October 10. View the list of schools that have already registered. If your school is interested in participating but hasn't registered yet, please register today.
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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