December 11, 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

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

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PARTNERSHIPS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Employee Insurance Program Newsletter – Visit the Employee Insurance Program website, choose “News and Updates” then click the “Newsletters” link. Each EIP Direct newsletter has up-to-date State Benefits information for employees.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Jamie McCutcheon, Finance, ext. 1182.

12-MONTH EMPLOYEES

Revised December Work Schedule for 12-Month Employees - As one of our cost-cutting measures, schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30, 2008.  Location supervisors have received information about payroll and leave.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Costco Shopping Day – All employees are invited to a special shopping event at Costco, 1021 Woodruff Road, on Sunday, December 14 from 10 am until 6:00 pm. Show your Employee Pass to shop all day without a Costco membership. GCS employees will be treated to heavy hors d’oeuvres and will have a chance to win Costco gift cards. RSVP to (864) 297-2578.  Audience: All Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, ext 8874.

Tickets to Nutcracker Ballet - International Ballet is offering GCS faculty, staff, students and their families discounted group ticket prices for the Nutcracker on Saturday, December 20, 8:00 pm, or Sunday, December 21, 3:00 pm, at the Peace Center. The special rates are: $12, $27 or $35.   Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Peace Center, 467-3000 and ask for the group discount, or visit www.peacecenter.org.

Upstate School Fairs Warehouse Sale – The Upstate School Fairs Warehouse Sale will be held December 15-20 at McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 12 – 8 pm.  GCS employees will receive an additional 30% discount with employee ID.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Lori Sunthonchart, Upstate School Fairs, (864) 567-8899.

MISCELLANEOUS

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) –   Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.

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

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

January 9 — Last day for Change in School Assignment Requests

December 22 — January 2 - Winter Break