Book Fair-Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cherry Run Book Fair. Please use this Sign-Up Genius link: Cherry Run Book Fair Volunteers

New This Year: If you haven’t completed the new Volunteer FCPS application process, please start the sign-up process prior to volunteering at the Book Fair. This link will take you directly to the page to sign up to be cleared to volunteer at Cherry Run. When you click on Sign Up, select New Volunteer and follow the directions.

Book Fair volunteers do not need to complete the background check portion. We greatly appreciate your willingness to volunteer. The Cherry Run Book Fair couldn’t happen without you!

All profits directly benefit the Cherry Run Library. Any questions? Please contact Lisa Hammond, Cherry Run ES Librarian – ldhammond@fcps.edu

2025 Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Cherry Run ES Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Nomination Form

All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. (one individual may only nominate one employee per category)

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Teacher 

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district) 

Outstanding Leader  

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location 

Positions in this category include Assistant Principal and Associate Principal

Outstanding Professional Employee  

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location 

Positions in this category include School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor, Special Education Department Chair who serves in a non-instructional role for more than 50% of their time

Outstanding Operational Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location 

Positions in this category include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Registrar, Custodian, Building Supervisor, Food Services staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison and all hourly employees*

The deadline to submit a nomination is: Friday, October 31^st

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hammond at ldhammond@fcps.edu