Elizabeth McCall (left) and Heather McCall (right) share information from Institute for the Arts (IFTA) summer camps at the Summer Extravaganza. Thanks to all the FCPS staff and offices that provided more than 400 families with resources to help students continue learning over the summer!
*Correction: In last week’s issue, we mistakenly identified the Clermont Elementary School staff member in the top photo as Sheila Brown. Serina Brown was the teacher in the photo. We apologize for the error.
👶 Coming Soon: Maternity and Paternity Leave Policy
You may have seen recently on the news that FCPS employees will have access to maternity and paternity leave benefits starting July 1.
The Office of Benefits is currently reviewing district policy to determine how this benefit will be defined and how it will interact with other leave policies including FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave, short-term disability, and sick leave. More information will be shared once details are finalized.
✈️ Get the Care You Need While Traveling
Summer allows many of us to unwind, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. If you plan to travel, please take a moment to visit the Get Care While Traveling webpage to learn how to access your Cigna and Kaiser benefits when out of town. Knowing where to get care can bring you peace of mind during your trip.
🌱 Growing and Empowering Little Graduates
Whether they are working as leaders at the SMART Board or singing a song about the “-er” suffix to the tune of Frozen’s “Let It Go,” Tara Klibansky’s first grade students at Bucknell Elementary School are engaged, confident, and learning.
They’re not only absorbing the basics of their academic curriculum but also learning the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) foundations that are thoughtfully woven through her lessons and teaching methods. Read more about what inspired Tara to become a teacher and how she makes POG an organic part of her teaching.
🍎 Become a Teacher!
Know someone interested in becoming a teacher? If so, let them know about our job fair on Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-noon, at Oakton High School. Registration is required to attend.
🛣️ MyPath: Benefits, Payroll, and PD All on One Platform!
Human Resources, Finance, and Professional Learning are thrilled to announce the name of FCPS’ new Human Capital Management (HCM) system: MyPath. This new platform reflects the school division’s commitment to providing a more efficient, user-friendly, and powerful employment experience for all our employees.
MyPath offers several exciting benefits for you:
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Streamlined Processes: Say goodbye to paperwork! MyPath automates many benefits, human resources, and payroll tasks, saving you time and frustration.
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Self-Service Convenience: Need to update your benefits, request time off, or access pay stubs? MyPath will simplify these processes into one platform, with 24/7 self-service access from any device.
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Data-Driven Decisions: Gain insights into your career development with access to learning resources, personal data, and performance feedback.
MyPath will empower you to focus on what matters most — your work and your well-being. Stay tuned for updates as we move closer to the first phase of implementation in January 2026. Learn more about the MyPath project on the Employee Hub.
🏈 A Professional On and Off the Field
Shante Freeman started her professional journey with FCPS as an assistant principal at Whitman Middle School. At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, she transitioned to her current role in the Hearings Office.
Shante has another impressive stat on her resume: she played for three seasons as #77, left tackle, on the D.C. Divas women’s professional football team! Read more about Shante’s experience.
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☀️ Soak Up Your Summer of Wellness
As the school year ends, many of us begin a time for rest and recharging. FCPS Employee Wellness programs remain accessible throughout the summer to support your wellness goals.
Browse Guidance Resources’ offerings for work-life balance strategies and mental health supports. Their 24/7 line, 1-855-355-9097, remains open year-round.
Focus on your physical wellness — and prepare for our Summer Olympic-themed Go Gold challenge in September and our popular Walktober challenge — and browse Wellbeats Wellness’ 1400+ fitness classes. Classes cover a range of activity levels and interests.
Staff who have not completed their annual physical exam or preventative screenings may browse Cigna's and Kaiser-Permanente's offerings and schedule an appointment with their primary care provider.
Please email EmployeeWellness@fcps.edu, if you have any questions.
🧡 Wear Orange to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
The first Friday in June — this year, June 7 — is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Also known as Wear Orange Day, it was first organized by students in 2013. Information about gun violence prevention is available on our website.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
During June, FCPS celebrates the rich diversity of immigrants of Caribbean heritage and honors the many contributions they have made to our nation. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States who were born in the Caribbean or are of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
📅 Looking Ahead: Last Day of School June 12
As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12. Students will be dismissed early. Thursday, June 13, is a school planning day. Friday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 18, are teacher work days.
📰 Last Issue of Employee News for the 2023-24 School Year
The last scheduled weekly issue of Employee News will be Tuesday, June 18.
Eid-al-Adha
Monday, June 17, is a holiday and all schools and offices will be closed. Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids.
Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday and all schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
See the 2023-24 employee calendar and school year calendar. The 2024-25 employee calendar and school year calendar are also available.
Staff Staples
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