| New Travel Regulation in Effect; Approvals and Reimbursement Process Now Online
The Department of Financial Services has implemented new procedures for travel expenses, including an online approval system and reimbursement by direct deposit only. (get details)
 FCPS to Honor Retirees October 17
The fall retirement ceremony, We Honor You—Celebrating Your Service to FCPS, will be held October 17 at Robinson Secondary School. The deadline to RSVP is September 28. (get details)
Fall Web Curator Conference to Be Held November 6
The fall Web Curator Conference will be held November 6 at Gatehouse Administration Center I. (get details)
About Our People
Read about your colleagues' latest accomplishments. (go)
 Tips for Your Health: Desk-Side Workout
As deadlines begin to loom and the work piles up, the activity we most often sacrifice to buy more time is exercise. In fact, exercise
should be the last thing that is sacrificed since the endorphins it creates can enhance stamina and lessen fatigue. You can maintain your exercise program without ever leaving your office by using some of these simple techniques from Camille Bartus, FCPS wellness specialist. (get details)
Call for Coaches
The latest position openings are posted. (go)
This Week's "SchoolScene"
To view a promotional clip from this week's show, click here. Or, to view any of this week's stories, go to the SchoolScene web page.
Other News and News of Continuing Interest
- Bus evacuation drills are due by October 16. (get details)
- The deadline to make changes to your summer fund participation status is October 1. (get details)
- The fall ACCESS (Academy Course Catalog for Employees in Support Services) is now available online, and registration is available through MyPLT. (get details)
- An information meeting about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification process will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 27. (get details)
- Information sessions about Marymount University's professional development schools are scheduled for September 25 and October 2, 3. (get details)
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 Want to Learn New Skills at Your Own Pace? Try eLearnIT!
The Department of Information Technology’s eLearnIT provides, via the Internet, skills development training that is available free of charge to any employee of Fairfax County Public Schools. (get details)
Benefits Open Enrollment Period Starts October 9
This year's open enrollment period for 2008 benefits will begin on October 9 and end on October 30. (get details)
FCPS Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Award From ASBO
Fairfax County Public Schools has received a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). (view press release)
Communications Corner: The School Newsletter—Keep It Simple
 The school newsletter is part of practically every school’s communication efforts. But often, the principal, assistant principal, or staff member responsible for producing each issue can feel overwhelmed by the job. Keep it simple by following these pointers from the Office of Community Relations on FCPSnet. (get details)
People on the Move
Learn who has been promoted, recently hired, or transferred to a new location. (get details)
Celebrating Employee Excellence
Take a look at the recognition programs that celebrate FCPS employee excellence. (watch video)
Department Newsletters
The August-September issue of Money Talks, produced by the Department of Financial Services, is available on FCPSnet. (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 number of FCPS students named National Merit Scholarship Seminfinalists for 2008 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). (get details)
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Quote to Note
"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."
Patricia Neal
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