Twain MS' amazing custodial staff gathered during Custodian Appreciation Week. (Photo: Brenda Mejia, Administrative Assistant)
FCPS employees and retirees who were enrolled in FCPS health plan coverage (or who were eligible for coverage but did not enroll) will receive IRS Form 1095-C in late February. Form 1095 provides information regarding your health insurance eligibility and enrollment, similar to Form W-2 and Form 1099, which include information about the income you received. Learn more about IRS Form 1095.
Congratulations to FCPS Cares of the Month recipients for December and January! The winners are:
- Central Office: Jonathan Trullender, Kelcy Pierre, Nora Kuehn, Karin Gander, John Barba, and Ileana Garcia–Fairfax Historic Courthouse, Interagency Alternative Schools (Special Services)
- Region 1: Amy (Chia-Chi) Hsiung and Jingwen Corrigan, Oakton HS
- Region 2: Renee Brown, Braddock ES
- Region 3: Cece Lamoreau, Hayfield SS
- Region 4: Heidi Solis and Carolyn Bonanno, Bull Run ES
- Region 5: Tamara Nagle, Cub Run ES
See what makes the winners special. Acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee.
FCPS' annual retirement ceremony, We Honor You–Celebrating Your Service to FCPS, will be held April 29, at 6 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The evening will begin with an hors d’oeuvre reception, followed by a recognition ceremony with Superintendent Brabrand, the Leadership Team, and the School Board.
If you're planning to retire, please submit your Notification of Resignation-Retirement form (HR-2) as soon as possible. In early March, invitations to the retirement ceremony will be sent to staff who retired after the April 2019 ceremony and those planning to retire prior to December 31. For more information, visit the Retirement Ceremony webpage or email WeHonorYou@fcps.edu.
The life-changing moment featured in this Kilmer Center video brilliantly illustrates an outcome of heart work. Kilmer Center Assistant Principal Hoang Nguyen tweeted, "We heard this kiddo using language for the first time. Epic moment. Always focus on abilities. POG [Portrait of a Graduate] attribute."
Thanks to Kathleen Zekoski (above, left), a speech language pathologist, and Drea Vechery, a teacher (above, right), for doing what they do and for reminding us of our collective "Why." Watch the video.
The Fairfax County School Board is comprised of 12 members as well as a student representative. Meet some of the members in this video playlist.
#OurFCPS Faces: Tya Echols
Originally from Los Angeles, Tya Echols says she is “smitten” by the East Coast and Fairfax County Public Schools. Tya has been teaching for 21 years and at FCPS for three years. She teaches seventh grade English at Hughes MS. She also serves on the Cultural Proficiency School Site Committee.
Tya shared that she is honored to be a part of FCPS. She adds, “What I like most about my job is that I learn something new each day, and I end the day knowing that the work I do is impactful. Additionally, I like the group of teachers that make up our CLT [Collaborative Learning Team]. Our seventh grade English CLT truly functions as it should. We all play a vital role in the success of the team. We value one another’s ideas and expertise; it is a safe space for us to work and share ideas and seek answers when needed.”
Principal Aimee Monticchio says, “Ms. Echols’ students are never passive! She plans bell-to-bell activities and holds high expectations for engagement from every child. She invites her students into the work by knowing them personally and academically. Together she and her students enjoy and celebrate their hard work.”
When asked about her motivation for teaching, Tya responds, “My reason ‘why’ is simply that I teach for the sheer passion and joy of impacting lives. I teach for that 'Aha moment' that I catch in my students' eyes, that moment of reflection, and that moment when a student becomes teacher–authors of their own learning. As a teacher, I never stop learning. It is this internal desire to learn that continues to drive me to teach as well. My mantra is ‘The work is hard, but the work is good.’"
When she’s not impacting students’ lives, Tya enjoys cycling (indoors and outdoors), playing basketball, and running. She adds, “Outside of the physical activities, listening to audible books is one of my favorite things to do in my spare time.”
Tya, FCPS is honored to have you on our team!
Employees who intend to request or extend a Leave of Absence (LOA) for the 2020-21 school year must indicate their intentions by March 1. An LOA is an approved, unpaid, extended absence from work which exceeds 30 calendar days. Visit FCPS' Leaves of Absence webpage for details. If you have any questions, please email the Disability and Leaves Unit at HRConnection@fcps.edu or call 571-423-3200, Option #1.
Note: If you are expecting a baby or planning to adopt a child, the March 1 due date does not apply to you. If you are currently on an LOA for child care, the March 1 date does apply.
Are you interested in pursuing an educational leadership program through a university? The Leadership Development team maintains an intranet site with information about universities that have contacted FCPS. Take a look at what they have to offer.
FCPS Employees Earn More than a Billion in Feel Like a Million Challenge!
Staff members from Forestville ES show off their Wellness Bucks certificate. (Photo: Employee Wellness)
Congratulations to the following winners of the virtual wellness challenge, Feel Like a Million, which took place during the holiday season:
- Forestville ES.
- Cooper MS.
- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Also, congratulations to Region 3, who won the trophy for the highest percentage of participation for a region!
Participants earned virtual money when they tracked their healthy activities. The elementary, middle, and high schools with the highest percentage of active participation based on total headcount won Wellness Bucks for activities such as a seated massage, virtual reality goggles, and fitness classes. In total, more than 2,600 employees at 223 locations participated and collectively earned $1,469,851,903 virtual dollars!
Stay tuned for the next virtual wellness challenge, Well Traveled, which kicks off in March. Please contact hrwellness@fcps.edu with questions.
FCPS Employee Wellness, in conjunction with Inova Well, is offering a convenient opportunity for employees to know their numbers. Staff members will be able to receive a free health screening, complete their online health assessment to earn a $100 credit, and participate in fun wellness activities. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Marshall HS. Visit the Employee Wellness webpage on the intranet to sign up for an appointment.
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The 2020 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair is in need of teachers and other staff members to help at this exciting event. The science fair will be held March 20-22, at Robinson SS. It’s for high school students throughout the county, including private school students, that have won a local school science fair. Volunteer opportunities include setting up the exhibit hall, registering students, preparing awards, distributing awards folders, and other activities. Register to volunteer. Find out more about the science fair. Please contact Tim Harazin, Tim.Harazin@fcps.edu, with questions.
Attention: Full-Time, Monthly-Paid Instructional, Administrative, and Educational Support Employees
The Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC) Board is the governing body of ERFC and supports ERFC’s mission to enhance the financial security of members through prudent financial stewardship. An electronic election to fill one trustee position on the Board of Trustees will be held March 31-April 27. Review the election process in Notice 4771. The notice also includes a petition, candidate statement form, and details on other requirements candidates must meet.
Petitions and candidate statement forms must be returned to the Office of Equity and Employee Relations (EER), Suite 2517, Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, by March 6. If you have questions, please call EER at 571-423-3252.
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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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