Staff from Areas 3 and 4 in Transportation Services took part in a "pink out" for cancer awareness. (Photo: Sharon Smith, Area 3 Transportation Services)
Congratulations to FCPS Cares of the Month recipients for October! The winners are:
- Central Office: Jennifer Craft, Special Services, Montrose ALC.
- Region 1: Luis Villalta, Clearview ES.
- Region 2: Brian Stagliano, McLean HS.
- Region 3: Andrea Cabrera, Lynbrook ES.
- Region 4: Mindy Flory, Rolling Valley ES.
- Region 5: Amy Hansen, Frost MS.
See what makes the winners special. Acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee.
The Employee Engagement Survey closed on Monday, November 11. Here's a quick preview of the divisionwide results:
- 70 percent of employees participated in the survey.
- 84 percent of employees are considered to be engaged or highly engaged, and feel that they work in an atmosphere where there is mutual respect among staff.
Full reports will be available in early 2020. Visit the Employee Engagement Survey page for more information.
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Thanks to Cardinal Forest ES Teacher Maurice Hubbard for this important public service announcement. (Photo: Cardinal Forest ES)
Teacher leaders interested in applying for the Instructional Coaching Candidate Pool for the 2020-21 school year are invited to attend one of two information nights. During these information nights, teachers will:
- learn more about the roles of an instructional coach and the FCPS Instructional Coaching Model.
- learn about the qualifications and application process.
- have an opportunity to ask questions and learn from experienced instructional coaches.
Please register for one of the following dates:
- Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 4:45-6:45 p.m., at Willow Oaks Center Room 1000A.
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 4:45-6:45 p.m., at Willow Oaks Center Room 1000B.
Register now in MyPDE (course code 000914-Instructional Coaching Information Sessions).
2020 Supporting Success Applications Open Soon
Supporting Success is a 12-week professional development program for FCPS operational employees. The program provides an opportunity for employees to learn more about the school system's departments, offices, and school-based functions. It fosters the building of a network of colleagues through a rich and diverse cohort setting, and gives participants a wider perspective of available opportunities in FCPS.
Supporting Success is open to all FCPS operational Schedule A employees (formerly US-19 and below). Applications will open on December 2, and will close on January 7, 2020. Get more information and access the application on the Leadership Development intranet page, under Operational/Support Employees.
#OurFCPS Faces: Carmen Saravia
Carmen Saravia's warmth and friendliness are a special part of the Gatehouse Café's caring culture. Carmen is a Food Services kitchen manager/assistant manager and has worked at FCPS for 17 years.
Whether preparing and delivering catering orders for meetings, preparing meals, or working the cash register, Carmen's dedication to her job always shines through. She explains, “I do the job the best I can with my priority being the customers. It’s important to be nice with everyone and see them happy. They make me happy too and keep me going day by day.”
Carmen believes in learning something new every day. She says she works hard to achieve her goals, one of which was to see her sons obtain a professional career. Carmen exclaims, “The dream came true!” She believes that "nothing is easy, but we can do it."
Gatehouse Café Supervisor Shobana Sen says, “I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the past year and a half. I have always found her to be a people person. I love the way she is so much at ease with everyone. She does everything to ensure the clients feel at home here at Gatehouse Café.” And feel at home they do. Julie Fowler, manager of business operations, says, “Carmen has brightened every day I’ve worked at Gatehouse. I am happy for her, and I will miss her.”
Yes, that means Carmen is retiring. This is her last week. She explains, “Now is my time to take time for myself. I plan to spend more time with my family. I will thank everyone for all the support. I’ve really had a good time, and I enjoy my job and have good memories. Everybody will be in my heart.”
Shobana adds, “We will certainly miss her presence here, but we also are very excited for her new journey.”
Carmen, thank you for serving up a side of excellent customer service with our meals for 17 years. We wish you all of the best in your retirement!
Here are two tips to help you get the most out of your FCPS-related social media efforts:
- Include clear, well-lit photos or videos in your posts to increase engagement. Ensure that students are not on their school's photo opt-out list prior to featuring them on social media.
- Proofread your posts. When a mistake happens, acknowledge it, apologize, correct it (if possible), or delete it and repost. Different situations may require different actions. Use your best judgment and move on!
Find more tips on FCPS' Social Media Best Practices for Staff page.
Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29. Please visit the Energy Conservation intranet page for tips and resources that will support FCPS' energy savings initiative during Thanksgiving.
Are you following FCPS on Instagram? If not, you should! FCPS' Instagram account showcases gorgeous photos of our amazing students and staff learning, laughing, and living their best lives at FCPS! You'll love the clever animations, too. Check out our weekly features including #FCPSTeacherTuesday, #WellnessWednesday, and #TGIFcps. Enjoy FCPS' Instagram page and don't forget to follow!
FCPS will hold its 15th Annual Special Education Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Hayfield SS. Registration will begin in February. A student strand, for youth ages 14-22, will be part of the event. FCPS educators, administrators, and pre-service teachers will earn five recertification points for attending the entire conference. Visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information.
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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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