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A Word from Dr. Wendt
On the Cusp of Spring Break

Believe it or not, our spring break is already upon us! Within a few days, we will go our separate ways to travel or enjoy a "staycation" here in Fayetteville. Either way, it will be nice to give the alarm clock a vacation for a week!

The 2016-17 school year continues to pass so quickly, and we are just weeks away from the end of the school year. Similar to past years in our school district, we have experienced many wonderful celebrations this year. Regrettably, FPS has faced a few challenges along the way, with this past week being the most difficult. Thank you to everyone for their support. We have celebrated as one family, and we have held together as one family. That is the ONE Fayetteville way.

It was exciting to watch our girls' basketball team win another 7A state basketball championship this past Saturday in Hot Springs. Coupled with incredible individual student, departmental, and school academic achievements in recent weeks, FPS is demonstrating superior achievements. Congratulations to everyone!  
 
I hope you are able to take some time to rest, relax, have fun with family and friends, and enjoy time away from FPS next week.

My very best to you.

Google Certification

Fifty-five FPS educators, with all campuses represented, took part in a two-day Google Educator Certification course. Participants are not only distinguishing themselves as educators, but they are learning valuable technology integration tools that they can take back to the classroom and use right away. Technology is becoming more and more important in education and these educators are taking the steps to technology leaders in their own buildings.
Check out FPS Videos

All of the FPS videos are available on Facebook and YouTube. Be sure to check them out!

If you have an upcoming event that would be a good feature "The Latest" videos, please email Trey Marley or Alan Wilbourn so that photo/video help can be provided.  
Staff Spotlight: Jeanne Peterson
 
Jeanne Peterson is the Purchasing Card Manager for Fayetteville Public Schools, and she is in her 25th year of service. She's performed almost every job in the Business Office, where she has worked for her entire tenure at FPS.

What do most people not know about you? I am known for my cheesecake, and I frequently get asked to make one for someone. That may be a key part of my second career when I retire in the not too distant future! I'm also a regular blood donor, and I've given more than six gallons in total.

What has been your most memorable experience working for FPS? Definitely the P-Card program. It has been the most rewarding, and I greatly enjoy working with the school bookkeepers and the principals with their P-Cards, as well as the classroom teachers and helping them spend the Act 756 funds. They were so happy to have P-Cards and not having to wait to be reimbursed.

What are you currently reading? I always have three or four books going at any given time, but currently I'm reading The Magdalene Girls by V.S. Alexander and Evicted by Matthew Desmond.  
Who is This Staff Member??
 
Can you name this current FPS staff member from her kindergarten school picture? The first correct answer will receive an donated Arsaga's gift card. Email Alan Wilbourn with your guess.

Ally Mrachek corrected guess last week's staff member: David Watkins.

Lesa Davis corrected guessed our first staff member school photo: Tommy Davenport. Thanks to all for sending in your guesses! 
Discount on Classes for FPS Staff

Fayetteville Public School staff members and one family member receive a $5 discount on any of community education classes at the Stephen M. Percival Adult Education Program. Click here to see the schedule.  
 
Also, the Ballroom Dancing class is currently available through NWA Deal Piggy with a $15 gets you $30 towards the class promotion. This brings the price of the class from $75 per couple to $60.00 per couple. Click here for more information.  
What's for Lunch? Click and Find Out

The FPS Child Nutrition program posts a photo of the daily lunch menu each morning on their Instagram account,  whatsforlunchfayetteville. Check it out and pass the word!
Above & Beyond Awards

The Above & Beyond Awards are presented each month at the school board meeting by the Education Committee of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Any FPS staff member is eligible to be nominated. Click here to nominate one of your outstanding colleagues!
Discount on Bicycles!

Lewis & Clark Outfitters has partnered with Giant & Liv Bicycles to offer FPS staff members an exclusive discount on men's and women's bikes! Discounts will range from 15% - 20% Off on all types of bicycles including Off-road, Road, & "Greenway" models. This discount will be available through April 15, 2017.
Call for FPS News

To help reduce the number of emails in your inbox, ALL emails sent to FPS employees as a group will be included in this Monday newsletter.  Please have your information to Alan Wilbourn by noon on Thursdays to be included in the following Monday's edition.

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