| Leadership Conference to Be Held August 6, Schedule Changed to Half Day
The 2008 Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at Hayfield Secondary School. Please hold this date on your calendar. Additional information will follow as plans are developed.
Supergram Schedule Change for January 2008
The first issue of 2008 will be posted on January 9, with articles due no later than January 2. The following issue will be posted on January 23, with articles due no later than January 16. The regular schedule will resume on February 6.
 Spotlight: Jackie Hecktkopf, Librarian and Children's Book Author
Timber Lane Elementary librarian Jackie Hecktkopf (a.k.a. Jacqueline Jules), takes inspiration from her students for her second career as a published author.
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Online Registration Begins January 2 for Spring Academy Courses; Catalogs Available December 17
Online registration for spring 2008 academy courses will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. on January 2, 2008. Also, the FCPS Spring Academy, ACCESS, and Leadership Academy Seminars catalogs will be available online starting on December 17. (get details)
Call for Coaches
The latest position openings are posted. (go)
 Books 24x7 Featured Title: The Seven Minute Difference: Small Steps to Big Changes
Filled with concrete examples, anecdotes, and sage advice, this humorous book spurs people to unlock their purpose, knowledge, and passion and, as a result, transform their lives at work and at home. (get details)
UVA Special Education-Learning Disabilities Endorsement Program Planned, Information Meetings Set for December 17 and January 8
FCPS is planning a K-12 special education-learning disabilities (LD) endorsement program that will begin in spring 2008. Information meetings have been scheduled for December 17 and January 8. (get details)
Other News and News of Continuing Interest
- Three employees who ran unopposed for election to the School Employees’ Benefits Advisory Council have taken office. A special election will be conducted electronically December 10-11 for the teacher-scale job group. (get details)
- HR Wellness has launched a new web site that is designed as a resource and information tool for FCPS employees. (get details)
- An Educational Leadership program information meeting will be held today at Dunn Loring Center. (get details)
- FCPS has opened a new student registration center in Reston. (get details)
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Critical Fields Announced for 2008-09
The critical teaching fields for the 2008-09 school year have been announced. (get details)
 Communications Corner: Acronyms and Abbreviations Resource Guide
If you are not sure what the educational acronyms EIP, IEP, or PIE stand for, you are not alone. For help, check out the resource guide found on FCPSnet that has explanations of acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by the division. (get details)
Fall Outstanding Performance Award Winners Announced; Next Nomination Deadline Is February 1
The fall 2007 winners of the Outstanding Performance Award
(OPA) have been announced. (get details) The next deadline for OPA nominations is February 1, 2008. (get details)
VPN Available for All FCPS Employees
FCPS uses a virtual private network (VPN) to allow its employees to access school system computer resources while they are not at an FCPS site. Every FCPS employee has permission to use VPN; but a small piece of software is needed. (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.
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
 Number of FCPS high schools ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News and World Report: TJHSST - #1; Langley - #37; and Oakton - #88. Madison, Robinson, Marshall, and Stuart were also honored by the magazine. (see rankings; view press release)
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Quote to Note
"The most important trip you take in life is meeting people half way."
Henry Boyle
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