March 6, 2008                                                                 ebulletinboard Archive

ebulletinboard is sent every other week and provides information about events, workshops, and other matters of interest. Principals and other location supervisors should review and forward to all employees. Please post one copy for employees who do not have e-mail.  Editions are archived for reference.

NOTE: Effective with the next edition of EBulletinBoard (March 20), the publication will be e-mailed to All Users.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

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2008 South Carolina POETRY OUT LOUD State Finals and SC Teacher/Student Conference (Saturday, March 8, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia) - Teacher recertification credit is available for this conference and is free and open to the public statewide.  Click HERE for the program, which includes details about teacher recertification credit and information about the event. The all-day conference features workshops for teachers and students, a special session with world-renowned poet Afaa Weaver, and the 2008 Poetry Out Loud state competition. More information is also available at the South Carolina Arts Commission website.  Audience: Principals, Teachers and Students.  Contact: Charlene Spearen, SC Department of Education, (803) 777-5492.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Inquiry In Motion - This summer, Clemson University and the GCSD will offer a professional development opportunity for 3rd – 5th grade teachers in math and science. The two-week summer course will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teachers will be given multiple opportunities to engage in content-embedded inquiry learning experiences and to develop meaningful lessons to bring back to the classroom. Teachers will be awarded 3 hours of graduate credit at no cost. Click HERE for more information and the application.  Audience: Elementary Teachers.  Contact: Julie Smart, Clemson University.

AWARDS APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

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PARTNERSHIPS

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EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

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Notice Regarding Employee Retirement Banquet – Click HERE for guidelines used for the District Retirement Banquet.  In order for retirees to participate in the 2008 Retirement Dinner, supervisors must submit a termination of employment form for them. Termination forms must be sent to Human Resources no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2008.  This information is used by Human Resources to compile the honoree list for the dinner.  Anyone deciding to retire after the April 22 deadline will be invited to participate in the 2009 dinner. The 2008 Banquet will be held on May 29, 6:30 p.m., at Carolina First Center (Woodside). Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

MISCELLANEOUS

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THE SCHOOLS CHANNEL

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The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, 24 hours a day, and Channel 14, 5:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. daily) – Tune in to view Enlighten with Dr. Fisher, a new monthly program showcasing outstanding students, schools and staff.  The program airs each day at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and schedules.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Employment Opportunities – Click HERE for our web-site link to GCS Employment Opportunities.

CALENDAR

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Friday, March 21, 2008 — Professional Dev./Employee Workday #8 (Schools - Flexible, Exchange Day)

March 24—28, 2008— Spring Break (Holidays)

March 24— 26, 2008—12-Month Employee Holidays

Monday, March 31, 2008 — Revised Date for 135th Day of Attendance and End of Grading Period

Thursday, April 3, 2008—Report Cards