FCPS Connect
Thursday, September 12
Accepting nominations for Veteran in Education Service Award
We are seeking nominations for the annual Veteran in Education Service Award to honor an FCPS employee who has served our nation in the armed forces and has provided exemplary service to FCPS and the community. Any community member, FCPS student, former student, student’s parent, or FCPS employee may nominate an individual.
For additional information about the Award and to access nomination materials, please visit https://www.fcps.org/.../veteran-in-education-service-award.
All application materials must be submitted in one electronic file to Service.Award@fcps.org, by Friday, September 27 at 3 p.m. All nominees and the award recipient will be recognized at the annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 7.
FCPS wishes to thank Woodsboro Bank for their support of this Award and congratulates last year’s recipient, Earl Gibson, HVAC Technician at UHS.
Urbana High Samantha Heyison talks Paralympics
Check out this chat with Urbana graduate Samantha Heyison about competing in the 2024 Summer Paralympics and her experience as an athlete with constricted band syndrome: https://moveunitedsport.org/paralympian-podcasts/
We're ready for Year Two of Girls Flag Football!
After 400 students registered to compete, FCPS is ready for a second year of girls flag football as an official varsity sport! Check out our blog post for an inside look at last week's season kickoff event.
National Arts in Education Week
It’s National Arts in Education Week!
The arts are an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages—from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs—benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Celebrating National Arts in Education Week is a way to recognize this impact and share the message with friends, family, and communities.
Bus Driver Shortage
Like many school districts across the country, FCPS is facing a shortage of bus drivers. This shortage means that about 20 or more bus routes are being covered by a small number of substitute drivers, Transportation office staff, or other drivers who are filling in. While we have managed to cover these routes, it has affected pickup and drop-off times for students.
Using substitutes and office staff can cause delays, in addition to usual factors like traffic. To keep you informed about any delays, our Transportation department updates a bus status board, which you can find at this LINK and on the “Transportation” page of our website, www.fcps.org. This board shows the most current information on bus times. If a bus route is canceled due to staff shortages, we will send notifications, and you can also check the status board for updates.
We are actively looking for more bus drivers. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/. Your help in spreading the word is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Dr. Dyson at the Great Frederick Fair!
The Great Frederick Fair is starting tomorrow!
Come and see Dr. Dyson compete in the Celebrity Harness Race on Wednesday, September 18! A full schedule of events is available on the event website.
First AFA Shadow Day of the Year
AFA Shadow Days have begun! If you want to learn more about the AFA and are in grades 9-11, sign up today!
In the Streets Coming this Weekend
Come out this Saturday for In the Streets!
The annual festival invites attendees to explore historic downtown Frederick, while offering a sampling of the diverse food, entertainment, art and non-profit resources that thrive in the County. Be sure to visit the FCPS booth while you're there! More information on the event can be found here.
Seeking Parents For District Committee on Assessment
FCPS is seeking parent representatives to serve on the District Committee on Assessment. The Committee, which consists of parents, teachers, school administrators, and central office leaders, reviews and makes recommendations about the district’s approach to required assessments across all grade levels.
Over the course of four meetings, the Committee reviews the district assessment system, examining the time, purpose, and value of required assessments in elementary, middle, and high school. FCPS seeks one parent from each level, elementary, middle, and high.
Meeting Dates/Times:
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Location: Virtual
To express interest, please complete this Form by Friday, September 27, 2024. FCPS staff will contact those interested in early October.
Free and Reduced Meals Price Update
September is Deaf Awareness Month!
This designation aims to increase public awareness of Deaf issues, people and culture, emphasizing the positive aspects of deafness, encouraging social inclusion and raising awareness of the organizations locally, nationally and globally that support those who are deaf. About 13% of the United States’ population are deaf or hearing impaired.
Check out this link for more information.
Check it out! FCPS Informando
Did you know FCPS has a Facebook page for Spanish speaking community members? FCPS Informando has important updates for families. We encourage our community to check it out!
¿Sabía que FCPS tiene una página de Facebook para miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana? FCPS Informando tiene actualizaciones importantes para las familias. ¡Animamos a nuestra comunidad a comprobarlo!
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Email: communications@fcps.org
Website: www.fcps.org
Location: 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: (301)644-5000
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