| New Department of Communications and Community Outreach Announced
Dr. Dale has announced the creation of the new Department of Communications and Community Outreach. (get details)
Online Travel Use Now Required for Nonlocal Travel Approval and Reimbursement; Deadlines Approaching for Local Travel
Prior to making travel reservations and/or incurring any related expenditures, an FCPS employee must now submit a nonlocal travel request using Online Travel. Also, the deadline is approaching for submitting reimbursement requests on paper for local travel completed prior to September 17, 2007.
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 Jobs That Make A Difference: Department of Student Activities Administrative Assistant
The Department of Student Activities administrative assistant is a big
contributor to the workings of a school. (watch video)
George Mason University Special Education Leadership Graduate Certificate Cohort Planned, Information Meeting Set for January 3
Fairfax County Public Schools, in collaboration with George Mason University's Special Education Outreach program, is planning to establish a graduate cohort in special education leadership that will begin in March 2008. An information meeting has been planned for January 3. (get details)
Register Now to Attend the Annual ERFC Preretirement Overview Seminar
ERFC will host its annual Preretirement Overview Seminar on Friday, January 25, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at West Springfield High School. Registrations will be accepted until January 11. (get details)
Call for Coaches
The latest position openings are posted. (go)
 Tips for Your Health: Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays
The holiday season's many celebrations, annual events, and family gatherings tend to revolve around food and beloved family recipes and can also sidetrack even the best intentions to exercise. Learn how to avoid gaining weight in this tip sheet from Camille Bartus, FCPS wellness specialist. (get details)
Department Newsletters
The December-January issue of Money Talks, published by the Department of Financial Services, is now available on FCPSnet.
Other News and News of Continuing Interest
- The first issue of Supergram for 2008 will be posted on January 9. (get details)
- The critical teaching fields for the 2008-09 school year have been announced. (get details)
- The web development Best Practices Award winner for December has been announced. (get details)
- An information meeting will be held January 8 for a special education-learning disabilities (LD) endorsement program that will begin in spring 2008. (get details)
- 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)
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Early Payday In December for Monthly Employees; Review Your Tax Information
Employees who are paid monthly will receive their December paychecks on December 21. In addition, now is the time to submit a W-2 address change form and to review your tax withholding status. (get details)
 Communications Corner: Survey Guidelines
Surveys can help schools to collect data that can aid in decision-making. If your school or department is looking to conduct a survey, check out these guidelines from the Office of Community Relations on FCPSnet. (get details)
Employee Assistance Program Available to FCPS Staff Members
The employee assistance program (EAP) is a service available to FCPS staff members in need of help with personal and/or family problems. The program provides short-term confidential counseling and makes referrals (as appropriate) to outside providers, community resources, and support groups. (get details)
Interviewing Is Focus of Next Installment of New Professional Development Workshop Series for Support Employees
The Office of Leadership Development, Department of Professional Learning and Training, is offering a professional development series for support personnel focusing on self-assessment, goal setting, and communication. The next installment of this series is, You’ve Got the Interview! Now What? (get details)
About Our People
Read about your colleagues' latest accomplishments. (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.
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 number of Fairfax County Public Schools teachers who earned national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in 2007. (get details)
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Quote to Note
"No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude."
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