October 21, 2009

Next Issue: November 4

Deadline for Articles: Wednesday, October 28

Thank you for working to provide a quality education for all children in FCPS.

On-Time Graduation Rate Is 90.4 Percent for FCPS Class of 2009

Fairfax County Public Schools reports an on-time graduation rate of 90.4 percent for members of the class of 2009—which includes students who entered ninth grade for the first time during the 2005-06 school year—as part of the Virginia Department of Education’s on-time graduation rate report. (get details)

Employee Input Requested for FY 2011 Budget Process

Employees are urged to participate in the FY 2011 budget process. FCPS once again faces a significant budget shortfall, which this year equals approximately $176 million. (get details)

Tim StanleySpotlight: Freedom Hill Principal Tim Stanley

Get to know Tim Stanley, principal at Freedom Hill Elementary, who is making a difference every day. (watch video)

Breezing Through the Holidays Financial Education Workshop to Be Held November 10, 12 at Gatehouse

Apple Federal Credit Union is holding a free financial education workshop—Breezing Through the Holidays—for FCPS employees on November 10 and 12 at Gatehouse Administration Center I. (get details)

Books 24x7 Featured Title—Be the Hero: Three Powerful Ways to Overcome Challenges in Work and Life

Be the HeroUsing the accessible and popular parable format to teach important life lessons, this guide reveals that each of us has the power to choose whether to be a passive, put-upon victim or a hero in control of his or her life and career. (get details)

About Our People

Read about your colleagues' accomplishments. (go)

Have You Registered for Your Free Seasonal Flu Shot Appointment Yet?

Flu ShotThis year, in an effort to encourage participation and promote employee wellness, FCPS will assume the cost for eligible employees who receive the seasonal flu immunization at an FCPS-sponsored clinic. Only a few chances remain, so be sure to register for an appointment.
(get details)

Call for Coaches

The latest position openings are posted. (go)

FCPS Online Classifieds System Free for Employees

Online ClassifiedsThe FCPS Online Classifieds system is a free way for employees to post ads for personally owned items that they are seeking to buy, sell, rent, or give away, to find a roommate, or to share a ride to work. (get details)

People on the Move

Learn who has been promoted, recently hired, or transferred to a new location. (get details)

Other News and News of Continuing Interest

  • A school bond referendum will be on the general election ballot Tuesday, November 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (get details)

  • Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County government are teaming up again this year to solicit community input on ways to help meet a significant projected budget deficit for FY 2011. The next sessions will be held October 24 and 29 and November 14. (get details)

  • If you are participating in the 403(b) retirement savings plan accounts and would like to continue next year, you must reenroll by December 20.
    (get details)

  • Adult and Community Education (ACE) is hosting an open house at the Plum Center for Lifelong Learning (formerly Edsall Park Center) on Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m. to celebrate its official debut as a unique campus in Northern Virginia. (get details)

  • An archive of questions and answers from the first FCPS online discussion on September 28 is available on FCPSnet. (get details)

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update

Keep up with the latest information on the H1N1 virus. Check out a continually updated web page on FCPSnet. (get details)

Benefits Open Enrollment Ends October 29; One Open House Remaining

This year's open enrollment period for 2010 benefits is winding down and will end on October 29. The final benefits open house will be held on October 26 at Gatehouse Administration Center I from 3 to 7 p.m. for employees who have questions about their benefit choices. (get details)

FY 2011 Budget to Be Subject of Next Online Discussion on October 29

The FY 2011 (starts July 1, 2010) budget is the topic for the next FCPS online discussion, to be held on October 29 at 4 p.m. (get details)

Retirement Ceremony to Be Broadcast Live October 28 on Red Apple 21

Retirement CeremonyThe fall 2008 retirement ceremony will be shown live on Red Apple Channel 21 on October 28 at 7 p.m. and will be rebroadcast on Monday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. The spring 2010 retirement ceremony will be held on April 21. (get details)

Genie Williford Named News Liaison of the Month for September

Genie Williford, career experience specialist at Edison Academy, has been named the News Liaison of the Month for September by the Department of Communications and Community Outreach (get details)

Deadline Extended to November 6 for Professional Development Survey

The Department of Professional Learning and Accountability wants to hear about the professional development needs of FCPS employees through an online survey. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended until November 6. (get details)

SchoolSceneThis Week's "SchoolScene"

To view a promotional clip from this week's show, click here. Some of this week's stories include:

Department Newsletters

  • The October-November issue of MoneyTalks, published by the Department of Financial Services, is now available on FCPSnet.

  • The fall 2009 issue of Retirement Review, published by ERFC, is now available online.

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 Career Quest (formerly Job Opportunities) publication and web pages are provided by the Department of Human Resources.

FCPS by the Numbers


Percentage of Non-school based administratorsThe percentage of FCPS employees that are nonschool-based administrators is 0.89 percent, the lowest percentage of all Washington-area school systems. (get details)

Quote to Note

"There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn't matter who gets the credit."

Ralph Waldo Emerson