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Teachers, apply now for a $2,500 Instructional Grant from the Suffolk Education Foundation.
Deadline for applications is November 7, 2008



News You Can Use from Human Resources

Master's Degree Supplement Information
Employees who have already earned their Master's Degree and are currently receiving the supplement do not need to take further action.

The following information applies to those currently working towards their Master's degree.

All work completed toward a Master's Degree for the 1st semester must be received in the School Administration Office on or before October 15th. Second semester work is due on or before February 15th.

All Master's Degree supplements are given in one-half (1/2) increments.

Employees must provide the following information to Erma Goodman or Beth Simpkins, in the Human Resources Department:
     • Notice of Admission to Graduate School;
     • Copy of an Approved Program or Course of Study leading to the
       Master's Degree;
     • Official Statement from the college setting forth the number of
       semester hours required for the Master's Degree; and
     • An official transcript.
       Employees completing their Master's Degree in May need to have
       an official transcript sent to Human Resources as soon as possible
       in order for the supplement to be included in the 2007-08 contract.
       An addendum to the contract will be issued if transcripts are
       received after June.

Star Award
With the beginning of a new school year comes the opportunity to recognize more of our outstanding employees. We recognize our brightest stars four times a year beginning in November. All employees are eligible for the Star Award. Written nominations should be submitted directly to Human Resources and should include information that demonstrates that the employee has achieved a major accomplishment; showed extraordinary commitment to students, parents, community, school or school division; showed initiative or impacted a student and/or school in a positive way. Nomination forms may be downloaded from the website, follow the Star Award link on the left hand side of this page or obtained from your school, department or the Human Resources office.


A selection committee reviews and rates the nominations. The scores are tabulated and a Star Employee of the Quarter for Instruction and a Star Employee for Support are selected, and then recognized at a School Board meeting. The winners receive a $50 savings bond, award certificate, and are featured in the Stargazer and on the division’s website.
Meet this quarter's winners.

Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting & Responding (district-only access)
This training module is designed to help you, as a teacher, address the problem of child maltreatment by learning how to recognize possible abuse/neglect, report it to the appropriate agency, and provide support to children who may have been victimized.

SOLO - Standards Of Learning Online  - Access your SOLO Reports here

 Documents & Resources
 Standards Of Learning Homepage @ VA Dept. of Education
  -  SOL Resource Guide
  -  SOL Enhanced Scope and Sequence
  -  SOL Released Tests
  -  SOL Test Blueprints
  -  SOL Enhanced + T/Tac Online
Instruction - Forms
 - Elementary Instructional Support Request Form
 - Middle Instructional Support Request Form
 - Elementary Print Shop Request Form

Pacing Guides 2008-2009
Kindergarten |1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade

Suffolk Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.

Kevin L. Alston, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
100 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 1549
Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: (757) 925-6750
Email: kevinalston@spsk12.net