September 5, 2008                                                         ebulletinboard Archive

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

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville County Schools Education Day, Saturday, September 27 (Game Time is 3:35 p.m.) - GCS Education Day will be celebrated Saturday, September 27, during the Furman-Chattanooga football game at Paladin Stadium on the Furman Campus. As part of the celebration, Furman University is providing game coupons to students and employees for free admission to the game. Coupons will be distributed to schools next week. Coupons admit one adult for $5 and one child free per coupon into the East Stands of Paladin Stadium. Adults must have the coupon to receive the discount. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Communications, ext. 8872.

TEACHERS

Palmetto State Teacher Association Workshops - Palmetto State Teachers Association will present a series of workshops for candidates needing support with National Board Certification.  There are workshops for teachers seeking recertification as well as for new candidates and bankers.  Click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: PSTA, 803-256-2065.

SRS Leadership Team Trainings - Click HERE for dates and times of SRS Leadership team trainings.  All trainings are at the University Center at McAlister Square.   Registration is on the portal titled SRS Leadership Training for 2008-2009.   Although team members may attend ANY training that is offered, trainings are divided by grade level and experience.  New features, new reports, a revised calendar and revised rules governing rising 6th through rising 12th grade student registration will be covered.  Audience: SRS Leadership Teams.  Contact: Laura Herd, ext. 3196.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – This award recognizes middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community. Click HERE for more information. Audience: Middle and High School Principals, Teachers and Students.  Contact: NASSP, 877-525-8491.

PARTNERSHIPS

None

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Safety Training for School Staff (Reminder) - All school district employees are required to complete annual Safety Training.  Safety Training is accessed through the District’s Portal. If you have not completed the training, please click on the portal icon (right corner of GCS website – beside the e-mail icon).  Click on Safety Training, Sign in - using your employee number, click “Log Me In”. The 5 mandatory courses with required completion dates and 3 suggested courses are listed below:

Greenville County Schools Code of Ethics (Video): Take by Friday, September 12

Hazard Communications: Right to Know: Take by Friday, September 12

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention: Take by Friday, September 12

Back Injury and Lifting: Take by Friday, October 17

Sexual Harassment: Student Issues and Responses:  Take by Friday, October 17

Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff – Suggested Training

Slips, Trips, and Falls – Suggested Training

First Aid – Suggested Training

Audience: All Employees.  Contact: School/Location Safety Administrator.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

MISCELLANEOUS

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

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER)

Thursday, September 18 — Interim Progress Reports

Saturday, September 27 — Furman University Education Day,  3:35 P.M. (Game Time). Tickets will be sent to all locations soon.

Tuesday, September 30 — MAP Testing Window Ends (K-12)

Friday, October 17 — Professional Development/Employee Workday #5 (Schools-Parent/Teacher Conferences, MAP and Improvement Plans)

Monday, October 20 — Professional Development/Employee Workday #6 (AM: District, PM: Schools — Flexible, Exchange Day)

Monday, October 20 — GCS - Pepsi Scholarship Golf Tournament, Pebble Creek Club

Thursday, October 23 — End 1st Quarter (45 Days)

October 21-23 (Revised) — High School Exit Exam (HSAP)

Thursday, October 30 —Report Cards