| New Income Tax Laws in Effect for Maryland Residents; W-2 Forms to Be Mailed January 23
Effective January 1, 2008, Maryland is enacting major changes in Maryland income tax laws that affect employer withholding. Maryland residents are encouraged to review their filing status. In addition, 2007 W-2 forms will be mailed January 23 to the addresses on file as of December 27, 2007. (get details)
New Antivirus Software Available for FCPS Staff Members and Students' Home Use
FCPS recently adopted new software, McAfee VirusScan, to provide desktop and laptop computers with antivirus protection. As in the past, FCPS will offer the use of this product to employees and students for their home computers at no charge. (get details)
Spotlight: Natural Gas Cost Efficiency
Learn how FCPS locks in big savings on natural gas to efficiently support school needs. (watch video)
Outstanding Performance Award Nominations Due February 1
The deadline to submit a nomination for the Outstanding Performance Award is February 1. (get details)
Summer Curriculum Development Web Site Available January 30
The web site listing summer curriculum development projects from the Instructional Services Department and the Department  of Special Services will be available January 30. Interested teachers are encouraged to apply online. Projects begin as early as the latter part of June 2008 and vary in length. The deadline to apply is February 11. For more information and a link to the summer curriculum development web site (when available), go to http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/is/scd/index.htm.
Supporting Success Application Deadline Is February 1
Applications for Supporting Success, a professional development program for support employees US-19 and below, are due by February 1. (get details)
Call for Coaches
The latest position openings are posted. (go)
Books 24x7 Featured Title: 6 Habits of Highly Effective Teams
Providing practical exercises and a model of superior team performance, this book shows that by focusing on and reinforcing a half dozen team “habits,” groups can develop the type of synergies that define collaborative excellence. (get details)
Capital Improvement Program Released
The FY 2009-13 capital improvement program (CIP) has been released. (get details)
Other News and News of Continuing Interest
- The 2008-09 school year calendars have been posted. (get details)
- Online Travel has been updated to reflect the new IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 50.5 cents per mile. (get details)
- Register by January 11 to attend the ERFC preretirement overview seminar on January 25. (get details)
- The new Department of Communications and Community Outreach has been announced. (get details)
- The employee assistance program offers help to FCPS staff members with personal and/or family problems. (get details)
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Food and Nutrition Services Wins National Awards
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services has been honored with two national awards. The first, Best Wellness Initiative, K-12 category, part of the Best Concepts Awards given by Food Management magazine, recognized the Energy Zone for comprehensive nutrition education efforts in the classroom and community and for sound nutrition information for parents. The second, Whole Grains Challenge, K-12 Public Schools category, given by the Whole Grains Council, recognized the Energy Zone for serving a variety of whole grain products and promoting the importance of whole grains in the daily diet.
 Communications Corner: Newsletter Resolutions
One resolution that should be easy to keep for 2008 is to update your school newsletter—especially if you use these tips provided by the Office of Community Relations on FCPSnet. (get details)
Applications Due January 25 for IMPACT II and Apple FCU Teacher Grants
The Department of Professional Learning and Training is now accepting applications for IMPACT II and Apple Federal Credit Union (FCU) teacher grants. Applications are due by January 25. (get details)
About Our People
Read about your colleagues' latest accomplishments. (go)
This Week's "Insight"
To view a promotional clip from this week's show, click here. Or, to view any of this week's stories, go to the Insight web page.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Information Meeting Set for January 24
An information meeting on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification process will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, in the Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) room at the Fairfax Education Association (FEA) office. (get details)
People on the Move
Learn who has been promoted, recently hired, or transferred to a new location. (get details)
Important Notice for Supergram Article Submissions
Article submissions for Supergram should be sent to Andy Grunig at andy.grunig@fcps.edu. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, Grunig can be reached at 571-423-1212. Please Note: The Job Opportunities publication and web pages are provided by the Department of Human Resources.
FCPS by the Numbers
The percentage of FCPS graduates in the class of 2007 to continue on to some form of postsecondary education.
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Quote to Note
"Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification."
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