Staff at Fort Hunt Elementary School, (from left) Assistant Principal Patty Settel, Office Assistant Tracy Hutchison, and Substitute SBTS Digna Gobaira, dressed in red, white, and blue to show their appreciation for veterans.
🩺 Open Enrollment Ends Today!
Remember, open enrollment is your annual opportunity to sign up for and/or make changes to your medical, dental, and/or flexible spending account (FSA) benefits for the upcoming year. Be sure to make your changes or elections by 4:30 p.m. today!
Use UConnect to make your changes or elections for open enrollment. Visit the UConnect Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Don’t forget that you must enroll in an FSA through UConnect during open enrollment if you wish to participate in 2026. Current FSA participants are not automatically re-enrolled.
Please visit the Open Enrollment page on Atlas or the FCPS website for more information.
💭 Reid Reflects: Addressing the Future of AI
In her reflections this week, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared critical conversations that were held during the Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward – AI and The Future of Learning event.
Dr. Reid emphasized that we are at a critical time where we must choose to shape artificial intelligence’s (AI's) future rather than let it shape us. Dr. Reid shared compelling data, noting the rapid transformation of the job landscape: entry-level roles are disappearing, particularly in white-collar sectors, and nearly 40% of the skills required for work will have changed by 2030. But FCPS is ready to meet the moment.
Read more in Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
🎤 Employee Conversations With Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! Employee Conversations will be held:
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Wednesday, December 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., location to be determined.
These events are an opportunity for you to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. You can also reach out to her anytime by submitting a question via the superintendent’s webpage or emailing Superintendent@fcps.edu.
🎖️ Honoring Our Military Veteran Employees
Tuesday, November 11, was Veterans Day. FCPS would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to our many employees who are also veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Find out how a military career has helped shape Hybla Valley Art and STEAM Teacher Frank Altamirano, pictured above.
❤️ Employee Blood Drive
Employees are invited to kick off the holiday season by giving a life-saving gift of a blood donation. Register to donate on Wednesday, December 3, from 6 to 10 a.m., at the Sideburn Support Center.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review and Western High School Update
The School Board is scheduled to discuss the status of the Comprehensive Boundary Review and the new western high school at a work session today at 3 p.m. View the work session presentation.
A public hearing about the naming of the new high school will take place at tomorrow’s School Board meeting at 7 p.m. Programming at the new high school is also on the agenda.
Boundary Explorer Tool Closes This Friday
Please remember that any comments or feedback on the draft boundary map, Scenario 4, may be entered in the Boundary Explorer Tool through Friday, November 14. This feedback will then be shared with the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee as they prepare their recommendation for Dr. Reid.
You may also contact your pyramid representatives on the advisory committee with feedback or to ask questions. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
School Board Meeting Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
The School Board will hold its next regular business meeting on Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Topics on the agenda include:
- New Western High School Naming (public hearing)
- New Western High School Programming
- Awarding of Contracts
View the complete agenda. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
See the complete school year calendar and employee calendar.
📰 FCPS Online Classifieds Free for Employees
Looking to sell your old guitar or share a ride to work? The FCPS Online Classifieds system is the best place to go, and it’s available to employees only. It’s a free way to post ads for personally owned items to buy, sell, or give away. It's also a great tool to find a roommate or rent real estate.
FCPS’ Online Classifieds system is completely self-service and allows employees to post new ads, or update or renew existing ads at any time. View rules and frequently asked questions. For more information, contact Andy Grunig.
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