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 April is School Library Media Month. FCPS offers staff and students free online access to up-to-date resources. Check out reference sites from World Book and Almanac to SIRS (Social Issues Resource Series), leading newspapers and more: http://www.fcps.org/content/portals.cfm.
For access from an FCPS-networked computer, no password is needed. For home access, get a password from your school media specialist or from Walter.Condren@fcps.org if you're a central office employee.
Research shows that student achievement increases when classroom teachers and media specialists collaborate. Marsha Thompson (photo above) is just one example of the many outstanding FCPS media specialists. A Linganore teacher says, "I dream it, and Marsha makes it happen," from providing Web sites, facts, books and reviews to even repainting the school's meeting room!
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Do you like your FCPS work environment? Are you satisfied with your salary and benefits? Do you have the tools, resources and training you need?
May 1-11 is your chance to answer these questions. If you have an FCPS email address, you'll receive a link to the online survey on May 1. Benefited staff without email will receive paper surveys.
Make your opinion count: Complete the survey by the May 11 deadline!
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 Secretary Jan Crone is an anchor for our 120 Maintenance Department employees, with her reminders of appointments and reports due, vehicle inspections and supply orders. Jan's attention to detail coupled with her kind heart and warm smile keep the department humming.
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 Excellence The Maryland Department of Education's Achievement Initiative for Maryland's Minority Students presented BOE member Daryl Boffman a Community Excellence Award, and Walkersville HS English teacher Peggy Cosley an Educator Excellence Award. Also, the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented FCPS an award in appreciation of our work to improve the lives of Hispanic children and their families.
Charitable FCPS received the Community Health Charities of Maryland Silver Health Circle Award for employee contributions over $18,800 to nearly 40 agencies.
 Top Honors Placing first: students from Urbana HS and Walkersville HS in statewide Future Business Leaders of America competition; Windsor Knolls MS in the countywide and Maryland Middle School Reading Rally; 13 Career & Technology Center students in Maryland SkillsUSA; Gov. TJ HS in statewide forensics and debate competition; Oakdale MS in the FCPS Technology Fair; Green Valley ES, Linganore HS, New Market ES and MS, and Walkersville HS in the regional Destination ImagiNation (DI) tournament; New Market ES in the statewide DI tournament; FCPS Academy of Finance in an online Economics Challenge; and a Middletown HS student won grand prize in the countywide Science & Engineering Fair.
Techspertise Monocacy MS technology teacher Michael Rohrer is 1 of 43 educators nationwide to receive the International Technology Education Association's Teacher Excellence Award. TJ Middle parents, students and technology coordinator Tony Bollino participated in the Speak Up 2006 Congressional Briefing outlining Project Tomorrow's nationwide online survey.
Leadership Superintendent Linda Burgee received the Pomona Grange Award for Public Service in recognition of her outstanding personal commitment, community involvement and service.
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 Operator? FCPS phone listings are online:
1) Select "Phone Search" in the upper right corner at http://insidefcps
2) Printable alphabetic and central-office listings by division are on the "K" and the new "V" (formerly "S") drive under Communication Services, "FCPS Directories."
3) From a non FCPS-networked computer: http://www.fcps.org/parentzone/dir.pdf
Sign It, Please Your professional "signature" should appear at the bottom of each email message and include your name, work title, employer name, address and phone number. Also helpful: a Web address such as www.fcps.org or your school's Web site. Get directions for activating this Outlook feature from your FCPS computer: Outlook Email Signature Instructions
4-Day Workweeks Summer work schedule details are online. From any FCPS-networked computer: http://insidefcps/Summer.htm
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First-Class Staff: Thanks to you, public education works in Frederick County
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News to Use
April 25: Administrative Professionals Day
April 27, May 30: Teacher Work Sessions, 2-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
May 1: BOCC Public Hearing on FCPS Operating Budget,
7 PM, Middletown HS
May 1-11: FCPS Employee Satisfaction Survey
May 6-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-11: Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week
May 7-11 & 14-18: AP Testing
May 8: National Teacher Day
May 9: National School Nurse Day
May 20-26: National Educational Bosses' Week
May 21-25: High School Assessments
May 28: Schools Closed for Memorial Day
June 18: 4-Day Workweeks Begin
June 20-21: FCPS Leadership Symposium
June 25-July 12: Curriculum Workshops
July 2-3 & 5-6: Normal Work Hours
July 2-August 2: Summer Academy
August 13: 5-Day Workweeks Resume
August 13-17: New-Teacher Workshops
August 16: AL Meeting
August 21: All Teachers Report to Work
August 27: School Opens
See names of the 33 employees who recently earned First-Class Staff Awards for work exceptionally well done. Watch for more names in our next issue! Nominate someone.
Q: How many library media specialists does FCPS employ?
A: 61 plus 38 media assistants
View Program Guide:
www.fcps.org/cable18.htm
Submit Bulletin Board items: Dian.Nelson@fcps.org.
The FCPS Communication Services Division welcomes your news and ideas for Inside FCPS: Dian.Nelson@fcps.org. |
