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 No matter what your job, your work really shines when you lead: envision, model, empower and motivate others.
Sure, FCPS has a superintendent to lead the system. But she doesn't lead in HVAC repair or preparing class lessons. Maintenance staff and teachers specialize in these roles.
When a mechanic like Nick Pace leads, he lands FCPS 40 free solar panels to save energy. When a teacher like John Augustine leads, a Career & Technology Center program achieves national distinction.
Hone your leadership skills at the FCPS Summer Symposium. Hold the dates: June 23-24.
Got a great strategy to share with co-workers? Requests for workshop proposals are coming in January!
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 Deer Crossing ES art teacher Ida Harren accepted the challenge to design a logo for the FCPS Earth and Space Science Lab...and won. When the new ESSL opens in fall 2009, Ida's design will appear on the building and letterhead. See her winning design and how it incorporates the four science disciplines that come together at the lab.
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 ACEing It The ACE Mentor Program--a Bechtel Corporation-FCPS partnership to benefit students learning about architecture, construction and engineering--recently earned the national ACE Legacy Award for Emerging Affiliate of the Year.
Heisman Middletown HS senior Colleen McCarrick was among 12 national finalists for Wendy's High School Heisman Award, garnering $2,000 for her school. The award is based on achievements in academics, athletics and the community.
Service Thurmont MS language arts teacher Melanie Ware becomes the 11th FCPS employee--and the only one this year--admitted into the Maryland Department of Education's Service-Learning Fellows Program. She will share and learn best practices and help establish high-quality standards and strategies for service-learning activities statewide.
 Play On Local musician Andy Carignan and The Wise Guys band raised $2,000 last month for the FCPS Join the Band Fund to put instruments in the hands of children who want to learn to play but can't afford to rent or own them. The fund has raised more than $5,000 since 2004. To make a tax-deductible contribution, contact Jim.Ferrant@fcps.org
White House Brunswick MS art teacher Bill Groff had the high honor of seeing his winning hand-painted ornament on display on the White House Blue Room tree. Invited to depict the Monocacy National Battlefield park, he chose 2 of the park's landmarks: Worthington House and the 14th New Jersey monument. More info.
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 Liberal Leave When the liberal leave policy is in effect, non-essential personnel may use annual or personal leave after notifying their supervisor or, with supervisor approval, make up time instead of using leave.
To find out if the liberal leave policy is in effect, call (supervisors can provide the confidential number), check www.fcps.org, subscribe to Find Out First email or watch FCPS TV cable channel 18.
 Away Notice Please update your voicemail and activate your "out of office" email notice when you're on leave or we're closed for a snow day or holiday. Access instructions from your FCPS computer.
Make a note to change your messages when you return.
Deserving Teacher Hall of Fame nominations are due January 2. Cable's Leaders in Learning Award nominations are open till January 15. The MSDE seeks nominations for the Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award, postmarked by Jan. 23. Nominations for the Agnes Meyer Teacher of the Year award are due by 4 PM, February 8 to Cathy.Menzel@fcps.org.
 BOE 12 candidates are running for BOE positions opening December 2008. On Primary Election Day February 12, voters will narrow the slate to 6, 3 of whom will win election November 4. Terms are ending for Donna Crook, Kathryn Groth and Leslie Mansfield. Crook and Groth are running to renew their terms for 4 more years.
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News to Use
First Class
January 2 : Schools re-open
January 7-11 : High School Assessments
January 8: Superintendent's Chat
January 15: Dr. King Celebration, GTJ HS
January 18: Term 2 and first semester end
January 21: FCPS closed
January 22: Professional development; schools closed for students
January 23: Teacher work day; schools closed for students
January 24: Term 3 and second semester begin
February 12, 18: Schools closed
At Tuscarora ES, Tracey Hilliard is acting principal and Debra O'Donnell is acting assistant principal, following Steve Lockard's move to instructional director.
FCPS organization chart
Directory Info - From any computer.
InsideFCPS Phone Search
- From your FCPS-networked computer.
Recently earning First-Class Staff Awards: Gwendolyn Graves, Chris Horne, Robert Huffman, Angela Jett, Missy Kearchner, Sandy Larkin, Lorraine Richmond, Lois Roney, Barbara Stoll and Jody Vacura.
Nominate a great worker
Q: What's a Sunshine Card?
A: Sunshine Cards entitle Frederick County citizens 60 years or older to free admission, on a space-available basis, to FCPS-sponsored events such as concerts, plays and athletics. They're available at schools.
View Program Guide:
www.fcps.org/cable18.htm
Submit TV Bulletin Board items: Dian.Nelson@fcps.org.
The FCPS Communication Services Division welcomes your news and ideas for Inside FCPS:
Dian.Nelson@fcps.org.
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