Navy Elementary School custodial staff kept up with the snow, shoveling throughout the weekend and showing up on Saturday to continue clearing walkways. Thank you to those pictured from left to right: Blanca Hernandez, Juliet Frompong, An Tran, and Deron Elmond; and to all our FCPS custodians who help keep schools safe.
💲 2023 W-2s Are Now Available in UConnect
W-2s for 2023 are now available to all employees in UConnect. You will need to opt in for W-2 web delivery to access the form. See the W-2 page for instructions.
Employees who did not opt in for web delivery by January 5 will receive their 2023 W-2 in the mail to the address on file as of December 29, 2023. W-2s will be mailed to those employees by January 31.
Make an Impact! Mentors Needed for FCPS Students
FCPS MentorWorks helps eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement. Every student should be able to name a caring, responsible adult in their community who they can talk to. MentorWorks is looking for non-school-based staff (central office staff, bus drivers, substitute teachers, etc.) to offer at least 30 minutes of their time a week to students. Note: Mentors do not provide academic tutoring services.
“I remember that [mentorship] was a truly powerful experience for me,” said Manuel “Manny” Gomez Portillo, an educational specialist in Equity and Cultural Responsiveness. Manny was mentored as an FCPS student and now serves as a mentor. “My mentor provided me with a safe space to talk and relax that was outside of the classroom. My mentor took the time to learn about my culture and language and shared a lot about American culture. This made me feel a lot better and I felt happier to go to school.”
Read about Nekpen “Amie” Agoi’s (pictured above) path to mentorship and Manny’s story.
Mentoring Information Sessions
Learn more about mentoring in a Zoom chat with Manny. See the schedule of upcoming sessions.
Sign up to mentor by completing the Mentor Registration Form. Read the FAQ for FCPS Central Office Mentors and email questions to Mentoring Specialist Martha Macdonald.
🕵️ Your Mission Awaits: New CyberSecurity Training in MyPDE
Immerse yourself in an interactive, spy movie-themed cybersecurity training. The latest training was designed to equip everyone with essential data protection knowledge that can be applied at home and at work.
Like all FCPS required training, it only takes 15 minutes and should be completed within 60 days. Check your FCPS email this week for a message from MyPDE letting you know your mission awaits!
Once an Atom, Always an Atom
Last August, Sandra Benitez excitedly started her first day of school as a high school teacher. However, some of the usual anxieties were at bay because she was returning to a familiar environment. Four years after graduating from Annandale High School, Sandra returned to the school as a U.S. Government teacher for English learners. Read about Sandra’s journey from student to teacher in our latest Employee Blog.
🏗️ Proposed Construction, Renovation, and Enhancements Support Students and Sustainability
Fairfax County Public Schools outlined plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations during the School Board meeting on January 11. Learn about the proposed CIP program.
These projects — presented as part of FCPS’ proposed FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — represent a commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality public school environments for all students. View the proposed CIP. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at the Thursday, February 8, meeting.
🍼 Expectant Parent Resources
The Office of Benefit Services offers virtual workshops providing information on how to prepare and plan for child-related leaves. Sessions will take place:
- Tuesday, February 6, 4-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 5, 10-11 a.m.
Register for an upcoming workshop. Space is limited to 50 participants per session. All workshop materials, including the voiceover presentation and handouts, will be posted to the Expectant Parent Workshop webpage.
📅 Quarter End and Early Release; Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar. See the employee calendar.
School Board Meeting Scheduled for January 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Staff Staples
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