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Special Features
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State DOE launches new online teacher tools
 Georgia Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox recently launched two online teacher tools that will save educators and school systems time and money.
Check out the link below to learn more about PBS TeacherLine and Verizon Thinkfinity.
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Proposed school year calendars being discussed by school board
The Fulton County School System is currently reviewing several options for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school year calendars. The Calendar Committee has recommended a 177-day school year calendar so that students have ample instructional time while also allowing a later-August start date.
In addition to the 8.85 hours of increased instructional time, which comes from adding 10 minutes to each school day, three professional learning days for teachers would be held prior to preplanning week for required system-level training.
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Georgia PSC adopts new code of ethics
 All licensed and certified Fulton County employees should review the revised Georgia Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics which went into effect on June 15, 2009. The link below outlines a few of the more important changes.
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Troy University begins new teaching graduate program
Beginning in January 2010, Troy University will begin offering a master's degree in elementary education through its Atlanta campus. For more information about programs, contact Jessica Blakemore at Troy University at 770-730-0033 (or 1-866-426-1068) or email jbault@troy.edu.
* The Fulton County School System does not endorse this college or any other graduate program and offers this announcement only as a service to teachers.
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School technology is for educational and business use
As an annual reminder, the Fulton County Schools email system is for school-related business only. Please do not use the email system to promote personal business or any other purpose that is not directly related to the school system's educational mission.
 Have a profile on a social networking site such as Facebook or MySpace? It's a good idea to think about how much information you are sharing with the world -- it could be seen by students, parents or even your boss.
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GPS Center moved to SAMS
The GPS Center on the Fulton County Schools web site is no longer active due to information being updated and moved to SAMS (Student Achievement Management System). Teachers should refrain from using the GPS Center because the information is no longer current.
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Teaching Museum South creates curriculum guide
The Teaching Museum South proudly announces the completion of its 2009-2010 Curriculum Support Guide. The guide outlines outstanding standards-based/hands-on arts and learning programming designed to increase student test scores and improve student achievement.
Administrators and teachers can access the guide and scheduling templates in the Microsoft Outlook Public Folders under "Teaching Museum South."
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Flu Information Center hosted on FCSS web site
Is it the seasonal flu or H1N1 that's causing sniffling and coughing in our schools? Regardless of the flu type, health officials are now saying that both viruses presently are affecting children and adults similarly and should be handled in the same manner -- with plenty of rest, fluids, fever-reducing pain relievers and to stay at home until symptoms and fever are gone.
 Do you know the facts? Watch this video produced by the Fulton County School System. ------------->
Visit the FCSS Flu Information Center...
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September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort to increase awareness and encourage action for emergency preparedness. The Fulton County School System is sharing this message by asking families to use the online resources at www.Ready.gov to prepare themselves for any potential situation.
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Enrollment for Sick Leave Bank begins October 9
 Enrollment for the Employee Sick Leave Bank begins October 9 for eligible employees who wish to donate two days of sick leave toward the bank. The deadline is November 10.
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Benefits advisors to help with Open Enrollment process
The school system's annual open enrollment will be conducted October 9 to November 10. In order to better serve employees, the district has partnered with Enrollment Advisors, Inc. and its dedicated team of benefits counselors. They will meet individually with each employee during the open enrollment period.
Each school will have a benefits counselor scheduled to conduct a "Benefits Check-Up" sometime during the four-week enrollment. These non-commissioned advisors will help employees review their current elections to ensure their coverage still fits their needs.
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