💲 December Pay, 💵 $100 Wellness Incentive, 💻 Receive W-2 Electronically

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Fourth Grade Teacher Karen Fitzpatrick works with her class during a literacy lesson at Louise Archer Elementary School.


💲 Monthly Employees: Early Payday in December

Monthly employees are paid on the last business day of each month except for December when they are paid before winter break. Payday in December for monthly employees will be Friday, December 20. If you have any questions, please contact Payroll Management at 571-423-3500 or PayrollHelp@fcps.edu.


💵 Need Extra Cash? Earn Your $100 Wellness Incentive!

Employees enrolled in an FCPS health plan as the primary cardholder may earn gift card rewards up to $100 by completing their annual physical and biometric screenings by Sunday, December 31. To redeem your gift card, follow the simple steps on the Wellness Incentive Program Employee Hub page.


💻 Go Paperless; Sign Up to Receive Your W-2 Electronically

It’s almost tax time. Plan for tax season now and opt in to receive your W-2 electronically by Monday, December 30. Going paperless will not only save FCPS money but will also save you time when you prepare your tax return! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact PayrollHelp@fcps.edu.


🎉 Start the New Year with New Skills

Educators: Register for North TIER courses

Registration is now open for the winter 2025 semester of North TIER professional development courses. The online courses run Monday, December 16, 2024 through Sunday, February 2, 2025. For more information contact Aron Sterling.

Leadership Skills Program Application Open for Schedule A Operational Employees

Seven Competencies Strong (7CS) — formerly known as Supporting Success — is a 10-session cohort-based professional development program for Schedule A operational employees (non-exempt). It supports budding leadership skills with participants’ strengths in mind. 

Each participant begins their learning journey with the CliftonStrengths Top 5 assessment. Participants then align their strengths with the FCPS Operational Competency Framework, applying knowledge to leadership concepts and skills that demand these competencies. Leadership concepts discussed include visibility and belonging, communication, customer focus, and engagement. 

Sessions are three hours (9 a.m. to noon). There will be two cohorts: a Tuesday cohort beginning on February 4, 2025 and a Thursday cohort beginning on February 6, 2025

For more information, contact Tyauna Bruce, operational leadership development specialist, at tbruce1@fcps.edu

2025-26 Accelerated Certification Cohort Information Sessions

The Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) is a partnership with the University of Virginia for FCPS instructional employees to obtain the Virginia PreK-12 license in administration and supervision in a one-year cohort setting. Two virtual information sessions are available for the 2025-26 ACC:

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5-6 p.m.
  • Monday, January 13, 2025, 5-6 p.m.

Register for an info session in MyPDE.

The application for the 2025-26 ACC will be open from Monday, January 13, 2025, to Friday, February 14, 2025. Visit the ACC Google site to access the application and learn about eligibility and requirements

Contact Sofia Mora with questions. 

✨Providing meaningful continuous learning is part of Strategic Plan Pillar C: Diverse, Adaptive, and Supported Workforce.


New VDOE Accountability and Accreditation System

In her November 24 Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared some updates on how the state will measure schools and deliver accreditation and performance ratings. Read her Weekly Reflections to learn more.


📍 Boundary Review Update

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Boundary Review Community Meetings are well underway. They provide a great opportunity for families, staff, and community members to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process. 

The Region 3 community meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School in the cafeteria. Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to register or view other community meeting dates. Also, sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.


School Board Meeting Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m.

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The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m. Topics on the agenda include:

  • Strategic Plan Update
  • FY 2025 Midyear Budget Review Presentation
  • Awarding of Contracts

View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.


🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Winter Break

Winter break will be from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025.

Twelve-month employees are expected to work throughout the break except for Tuesday, December 24, 2024; Wednesday, December 25, 2024; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. View the employee calendar.

To help make sure our families have a restful break, no homework should be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break. 

We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.


🎁 Give the Gift of Learning for Fairfax County Students


Today, Tuesday, December 3, is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity when people and organizations unite to transform their communities. It’s also the kickoff to the Annual Giving Fund for Educate Fairfax — the only charitable foundation dedicated exclusively to the success of our Fairfax County public schools. 

Please join in the spirit of the holidays so that local students, teachers, and staff have what they need to succeed in 2025 and beyond. Donate today.


🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

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Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County's website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.


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