November 19, 2008

Next Issue: December 3

Deadline for Articles: Monday, November 24 (note earlier deadline)

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

Superintendent Dale Proposes
Three-Tiered Plan of Budget Cuts to Address FY 2010 Shortfall

Superintendent Jack D. Dale has proposed a three-tiered plan of budget cuts to enable FCPS to address a budget shortfall for FY 2010. (get details)

School Health Clinic AideJobs That Make a Difference: School Health Clinic Aides

Learn about the important job of school health clinic aides, which are funded by the Fairfax County government.
(watch video)

Kristen Sloan Named First News Liaison of the Month by DCCO

Kristen Sloan, a sixth grade teacher at Forestville, has been named the first News Liaison of the Month by the Department of Communications and Community Outreach (DCCO). This new recognition program rewards school news liaisons for submitting newsworthy media tips and creative photographs. (get details)

People on the Move

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

Holiday StressTips for Your Health: Don't Stress Out— Stay Healthy and Bright This Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us, and, for many, this perennially festive time of year can also be the most stressful time of year. Stress can energize, exhilarate, promote creativity, and help to motivate. However, when it gets out of control and becomes chronic, it can have a profound impact on our health–physical and mental. Learn more in this tip sheet from FCPS wellness specialist Camille Bartus. (get details)

About Our People

Read about your colleagues' accomplishments. (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. (get details)

Facilities Management Blood Drive to Be Held December 4 at Sideburn Support Center

Facilities Management will host a blood drive on Thursday, December 4, from 6 until 10 a.m. at the Sideburn Support Center. (get details)

SchoolSceneThis 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

  • Does the information on your W-2 match up with the information the Social Security Administration has on file for you? (get details)

  • Important changes to FCPS' 403(b) savings plans will start on January 1, 2009. (get details)

  • The FCPS Spring Academy catalog will be available online beginning December 8. Registration begins January 5. (get details)

  • The fall issue of Member Bulletin, produced by the Virginia Retirement System, is now available online.
    (get details)

  • The Department of Human Resources has announced the critical teaching fields for the 2009-10 school year. (get details)

  • The Educational Employees' Retirement Fund of Fairfax County (ERFC) hosts preretirement workshops throughout the school year to help prepare members who are within two years of retirement eligibility. (get details)

EPAY to Begin With November Monthly Pay Day, Watch Your E-Mail Inbox for Electronic Pay Advice

Starting with the November monthly payday on November 26, FCPS will begin using a paperless system for pay advices (pay stub information).
(get details)

Earlier Article Deadline for Next Issue of Supergram

The next issue of Supergram will have an earlier deadline for submission of articles. The deadline for the December 3 issue will be November 24. (get details)

Communications Corner: Be a Good News Ambassador

Good News AmbassadorIn this difficult budget year, it's important that parents and other community members hear more about FCPS and your school than just financial news. Studies show that employees rank first as sources of information about schools and the school system and that those impressions are the most influential. Help spread the word about the good things happening in FCPS by learning how to be a good news ambassador. (get details)

December 12 Is Nomination Deadline for Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards

The nomination deadline for the 2008-09 Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards is December 12.
(get details)

Register Now for Winter-Spring 2009 Adult and Community Education Classes

ACE ClassesRegistration is under way for the January-April 2009 term of classes offered by the Office of Adult and Community Education (ACE). Course offerings may be viewed at www.fcps.edu/aceclasses, and most classes may be registered for online. The course catalog, ACE Classes, has been mailed to residents and is also available at Fairfax County public libraries and ACE registration centers. Take a look at the new classes coming up in 2009 and mark your calendars.

Call for Coaches

The latest position openings are posted. (go)

FCPS Teaching Channel 11 Moves to Channel 99 on Cox Cable

Teaching Channel 99Effective November 18, FCPS Teaching Channel 11 became FCPS Teaching Channel 99 and moved to Channel 99 on the Cox Cable system. (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

School-Based Staff Members
The percentage of FCPS staff members who are based in schools.

Quote to Note

"It's not the situation, but whether we react (negative) or respond (positive) to the situation that's important." 

Zig Ziglar