Thanks to our bus drivers who are delivering grab and go meals along bus routes to families in need.
We sincerely hope you and your loved ones are doing well, and finding creative ways to thrive. Coronavirus information that impacts or is related to FCPS is updated on a regular basis. Please consider bookmarking the following websites to stay informed:
Superintendent Brabrand will also continue to provide updates to staff. If you missed his Facebook Live Q&A on April 3, you can watch it now or read the transcript.
As noted in an all-staff email from the Office of Benefits Services last Friday, FCPS benefit plans offer a variety of resources to help covered employees and their families who may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. New information will be added to Benefits Services' Health Plan Supports for COVID-19 webpage as it becomes available. Please check periodically for updates.
Also, Kaiser Permanente (KP) is temporarily consolidating their services to select centers. This change will allow KP to focus on their most vulnerable members and conserve critical resources. KP members may learn more about these temporary changes and visit KP's COVID-19 website for additional information.
Guidance Resources, the FCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP), has prepared webinars addressing common concerns surrounding COVID-19, such as emotional eating, managing worry and anxiety, and tools to cope with stress. Access webinars from the EAP COVID-19 page on the intranet.
Building closures and social distancing haven't stopped our teachers from connecting with their students. WUSA9 highlights an amazing example of this in their feature on Michelle Yang, a third grade teacher at Centreville ES. View the story on WUSA9's website.
The deadline to submit applications for the Foundation for FCPS' teacher grant program for the 2020-21 school year has been extended to Friday, May 15. Grants are intended to support work-based learning opportunities for students at all levels. Teachers and principals can view brief descriptions of previous grants and access the application on the Foundation’s website.
Any current year grantees should have been notified of the final report deadline and information about carry-over to next year. Please contact the Foundation office for more information at foundation@fcps.edu.
If you’re looking for discounts on groceries, items that can help provide fun and learning for children, or other products that might be useful during the pandemic, check out our Savings for Staff employee discount program.
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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 ITServiceDesk@fcps.edu with questions.
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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