February 5, 2009                                                            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

Employee Fun Day - Please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25 for GCS Employee Fun Day at the Greenville Drive Stadium.  There will be fun for you and your family.  Sorry, no Drive baseball game.  Plans are now being made.  Details will be sent later.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2008 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships - Proceeds from the 2008 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament will be used to fund 22 $1,200 post-secondary scholarships for 2009 graduates.  Half of the scholarships are designated for children of district employees.  Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, February 20, 2009 to the student’s guidance counselor to be eligible. Click HERE for guidelines and student application.  Audience: All Employees, High School Seniors.  Contact: Tiffany Warlick, Communications Department, ext. 8872.

PARTNERSHIPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Tobacco Free Kids Day (Saturday, February 7) - Greenville Family Partnership is sponsoring the Tobacco Free Kids Day at the Furman University’s basketball game with Chattanooga on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Timmons Arena. There will be information on wellness and safety as well as prizes, pizza, and Pepsi for the students. These activities begin at 2:30 p.m. until the game begins at 4:00 p.m.  Audience: All Employees, Students. Contact: Terry Taylor, Greenville Family Partnership, 467-4099.

NOTICES/REQUESTS

12-MONTH EMPLOYEES

Spring Break 2009 (12-Month Employees) – All locations will close Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, 2009.  This is in addition to the three 12-month holidays built into the schedule.  12-month employees will be required to use vacation or personal leave days for the two days.  Closing of locations for the two days will save approximately $100,000 in utility costs.  Audience: 12-Month Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Spa at West End Offer – The Spa at West End is offering a free gift of relaxation on the new Hydro-massage therapy bed when you show your employee pass. Employees who come in for any other pre-booked service will receive double time on the Hydro-massage bed.  This offer is available Monday through Thursday (9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.) and expires on April 1, 2009. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Stacy Coutler, The Spa at West End, 242-8877.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Did You Know? - Please click HERE for “Did You Know? A Closer Look at Greenville County Schools.”  This brochure lists numbers on awards, testing, SAT, costs and more and is available under “Schools” on GCS web-site.

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)

February 4—6 — 4K Pre-registration for 2009-10

Monday, February 16 — Presidents’ Day (Holiday)

Thursday, February 19 — Interim Progress Reports

Friday, February 20 — GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarship Applications due to  student’s guidance counselor.