Cyril Murray, custodian at Hayfield Elementary School, takes great pride in keeping his school clean and safe for students and staff members. Take a moment to let your building’s custodial staff know how much you appreciate the work they do every day.
What’s on the Employee News Blog?
Catch up on employee news anytime, anywhere on the Employee News Blog. The Employee News weekly email newsletter will include a recap of what's on the blog so you won’t miss anything you need to know.
This is how you can also give your feedback on specific topics. We want to hear from you! Then we will answer you questions in the blog or Employee News going forward.
In case you missed it, the Employee News Blog for the Week of January 24 included:
- Virginia Tech Holding Meetings on Educational Leadership Programs in February.
- Family and School Partnerships Offering Professional Development Opportunities.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is declaring February 8 "We Love FCPS Day." Visit the Employee News Blog and tell us what you love about FCPS. Your comment may be featured in next week's Employee News!
The 2022-23 School Year Calendar Dates and Changes You Need to Know
The 2022-23 school year calendar was officially approved last week. Next year’s school calendar focuses on instruction and student and operational needs. The calendar also reflects significant community and employee engagement throughout the calendar development process.
Important Dates:
- Monday, August 22, 2022: First day of school.
- November 23-15, 2022: Thanksgiving break.
- December 19, 2022 - January 2, 2023: Winter break.
- April 3-7, 2023: Spring break.
Changes:
- Veteran’s Day will be a professional work day (teacher work day, professional development or staff development TBD) and student holiday.
- Spring break is aligned with surrounding districts.
- New instruction will be allowed to take place on days denoted as religious and cultural observances, or “O” days.(Although testing and athletics will still not be permitted)
- Four observances will be professional work days/student holiday:
- Rosh Hashanah.
- Yom Kippur.
- Orthodox Good Friday.
- Diwali.
See other highlights of the 2022-23 school year calendar. Stay tuned for more information on the 2022-23 Employee Calendar. We will be sharing more on the updated use of O Days later in the spring.
Be a Partner in Education, Participate in a Review of Instructional Materials
Participate in FCPS’ basal resource review and advocate for resources that support every student’s ability to thrive. You can review digital resources and leave feedback online. Physical resources for elementary language arts are being reviewed throughout the month at the Willow Oaks Administration Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. In-person review hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on February 3, 10, 17, and 24.
More information on why it is important for you to be involved, and how to share your feedback, is available online.
Newly Vaccinated or Boosted? Update Your Vaccination Status Today
When you get your COVID-19 vaccination or booster, your next step should be updating your vaccination status with the date of your most recent vaccine dose, including boosters, on the Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form. Click the blue “Edit Your Response” link at the bottom of the Google form if you are entering a second dose or booster.
Keeping your status updated is important. Employees who are not vaccinated or have not provided their vaccination status are required to test weekly at an FCPS COVID-19 testing site. In addition, your vaccination status is a consideration in return to work processes if you test positive for COVID-19 or are exposed.
In Case You Missed It: W-2 Forms Mailed
W-2 tax forms for calendar year 2021 have been mailed to your address on record as of December 30, 2021.
If your address is not up to date, please update it in UConnect now. Any W-2 returned to FCPS will be re-mailed to the new address.
More information about receiving and reviewing your W-2 is available online.
Note: Details about the new electronic W-2 retrieval process are coming soon.
Superintendent Search — The Qualities We Value in a Leader
As part of the development of the profile for the next superintendent, we asked you to share your thoughts in town halls, stakeholder meetings, and a survey. On Monday, January 31, the School Board heard the feedback from these sessions at their work session. To learn more about what our community and employees shared, watch the meeting. You can also watch the Superintendent Search Town Hall meetings held for the community online.
FCPS is conducting a nationwide search for a new superintendent to lead the school district when Superintendent Brabrand's contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Learn more about the superintendent search on our website.
Congratulations to the December FCPS CARES of the Month
The following employees were recognized as December 2021 FCPS CARES of the Month. Read about why these employees are being honored and recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond.
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Central: KimblyAnn Robertson, Lorton Center - Transportation. “She went above and beyond to help a student in need.”
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Region 1: Karen Bach, Hughes Middle School. “He felt cared for… it seems like a simple thing but it was a big deal to him.”
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Region 2: Eva Reissis, Braddock Elementary School. “She has an enormous heart and a drive to get the job done like no one else.”
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Region 3: Emillo Roberts, West Potomac High School. “He took the time and care to engage with a student who typically keeps a low profile.”
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Region 4: Elizabeth Sotomayor, Kings Park Elementary School. “She does whatever it takes to make everyone feel welcome and included.”
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Region 5: Jennifer Brunner, Westfield High School. “She has built a supportive, caring relationship that will last long beyond the class.”
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