FCPS Connect Community Newsletter for May 2
May 2, 2024
Multilingual Education Program Teacher Ivette Taboas earns prestigious honor
Urbana Elementary Multilingual Education Program Teacher Ivette Taboas, who is committed to helping students succeed while respecting their individuality, is the 2024 FCPS Teacher of the Year.
Taboas was surprised with the news at a school assembly attended by FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, FCPS leadership, elected officials, Urbana Elementary administration, students, and staff, and her family.
Taboas will be the FCPS nominee in the 2024 Maryland State Teacher of the Year program.
Read the full article about Ivette Taboas here. Find the complete list of nominees here.
Patti Kolias receives honor presented annually to outstanding FCPS educator
Linganore High English teacher Patti Kolias is the 2024 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award recipient.
Kolias was surprised by the news of this prestigious recognition, sponsored by Hood College, in her classroom by FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, FCPS leaders, elected officials, and the Linganore High administration. Kolias was also joined by students she has supported in the classroom and as a club adviser.
Read the full article about Patti Kolias here.
Frederick County Public Schools held the Frederick County Secondary Science and Engineering Fair on March 23 at Tuscarora High School. More than 100 judges from the area reviewed dozens of projects.
The overall high school fair winners qualify to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles from May 12-17. ThermoFisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge nominees are also eligible to compete nationally.
The 5-Star Service Award is for community use in recognizing FCPS employees who show excellence in one of the 5 FCPS goals. Community members are welcome to nominate any worthy FCPS employee.
More information on the selection timeline and next steps can be found on the 5-Star Service Award nomination form.
On April 30 FCPS held official groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Valley and Green Valley Elementary schools at events attended by Frederick County elected officials, FCPS leaders, and Green Valley staff, students, and community members.
Read more about the Valley Elementary Groundbreaking.
Read more about the Green Valley Groundbreaking.
Now that we are past Spring Break and the weather is warming, we are most likely past potential inclement weather closures for the 2023-24 school year.
Thus, we can announce Friday, June 7 will be the last day of school for students in the 2023-24 school year. Schools will be closing 2-hours early for students on Friday, June 7.
Inclement weather make-up dates
The original last day of school for students in 2023-24 was Wednesday, June 5. But FCPS closed schools for two days this year due to inclement weather:
Friday, January 19
Tuesday, February 13
Those closure dates make Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 inclement weather make-up days to ensure FCPS completes 180 days of instruction as mandated by the Maryland State Department of Education.
In the print calendar handbook sent home to families, it lists Wednesday, June 5, as a 2-hour early dismissal date. With these adjustments to the calendar, there is no longer a 2-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, June 5.
The last day of school for teachers is Monday, June 10. 10-month staff with questions about their last day to report should contact their supervisors.
The week of June 10 will also be the first day of the adjusted summer work schedule for FCPS staff. Offices work on an amended schedule during the summer and are closed on Fridays.
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The community is invited to come out to New Spire Stages to see the Academy for the Fine Arts Theatre's Production of The Ways We Love: a series of short scenes written and performed by AFA Theatre Students on Tuesday, May 7 at 7PM. Admission is $5 and can be paid at the door or online by visiting www.fcpsartsacademy.org
New Spire Stages
15 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
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