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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
February 19, 2021 - Educators will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Wednesday, February 24. WS/FCS wants you to have the very latest information as the supply is limited and it may take a few months to vaccinate everyone.
There are some key things you need to know prior to registering for the vaccine.
- Vaccinations will take place at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Fairgrounds, Education Building (414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 2710) or Hanes Mall(the old Sears location) on Thursdays 3-6, Fridays 3-6 and some Saturdays 8:30-1pm starting February 25. We also plan to have vaccination clinics in some schools.
- To be considered a frontline worker during this time, you must be in-person at your place of work or preparing to be in-person.
- Each Friday the district will email the target group for vaccinations directions to sign up for a time slot by 3pm Monday; if you are not part of the target group and you sign up, your sign-up will be deleted and given to a member of the target group for that week. Be sure to watch for an email requesting you to sign up for a vaccine with your WS/FCS email address when you become part of the target group.
- Make sure your contact information is up to date. You can make any updates here: http://intranet.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/EmpNot.nsf/EmpChgPrompt?OpenForm
- If you have critical health issues or had COVID within the last 30 days, please consult with your doctor about getting the vaccine.
Do NOT schedule a vaccine if you currently have COVID or are considered a close contact and have been asked to quarantine.
Employee Information Sessions:
We are also holding employee information sessions regarding vaccines. Please feel free to join ONE of the following sessions on MS Teams:
Monday, Feb. 22, 3-4pm, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 3-4pm, and Wed. Feb. 24 12:30 - 1:30 and 4:30-5:30. Check your employee email for the link.
*Also on Wednesday, principals will receive an overview during the JPMT meeting.
A session will also be recorded to view as needed.
Walgreen’s has vaccines, too!
District employees can schedule their COVID shot with any Walgreens next week. The appointment scheduler will be open on Monday for Wednesday COVID immunization. You must download the Walgreens App then go to Find Care, Flu and Immunization on the right side then Flu and immunization again. Then press learn more and then select schedule appointment. Each store will only get around 60-90 shots per store, so you have to be quick.
Other Options for Vaccines
Since the vaccine is being distributed beyond our current partners, we encourage you to consider all of their options. You can find more information at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines.
For Further Questions:
Please contact Cheryl Vandergriff ckvandergriff@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.
WS/FCS Human Resources Department
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Online Resources
NEW EMPLOYEE LAPTOP PICKUP & ACCOUNT REGISTRATION & ACTIVATION: This is for new WS/FCS employees to schedule a time with WS/FCS Technology to pick up devices and activate all electronic accounts. Pickup will take place at the WS/FCS Administration Center at 475 Corporate Square Drive in Winston-Salem via the appointment time you register for using the above link.
- WS/FCS Zoom New for 2020-2021
- Personnel: These include links to PowerSchool, your online email access, the teacher webportal, and other links.
- Employee Benefits, Retirement, National Board info, & Employee Contact Information
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FCCRA): Information about Employee Rights, Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Family & Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
- Mental Health Association of Forsyth County - Resources for Individuals in Crisis
- Employee Social Media Guidelines: These are the suggested guidelines that provide direction for employees participating in social media activities and communication. These guidelines are meant to be a helpful resource and outline all WS/FCS policies, state, and federal laws applicable to all aspects of social media use inside and outside WS/FCS.
- Employee Phone Directory - NEW Fortinet Internal Extension listing. The internal phone directory can only be accessed inside of the WS/FCS network. To access and log into the directory click the employee phone directory link.
- Username is the same as your assigned IP phone extension (only applies for employees with assigned extensions, not a classroom.)
- Password is the same as your everyday login password.
- Employee Technology Account Guide - Information for employees to access their online accounts within WS/FCS
- Professional Development: These are links to registration and evaluation of workshops, renewal credit look-ups, and other professional development resources.
- Administration: These are links for administrators, including the administrative webportal, information about classroom walkthroughs, and purchasing information.
- Emergency Transportation List: School Staff resource lookup for emergency transportation contacts for students.
- Webfilter: Employee webfilter login for off domain devices
- Keeping You Informed: WS/FCS Publications for Employees.
- Power Teacher Help: Documents and videos for Gradebook Setup.
- Employee Organizations: This lists the organizations open to employees and contact information for each of them.
- Teacher Webportal - K-2 Report Card
