April 30, 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

ALL EMPLOYEES

Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration – The Greenville Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration will be held Saturday, May 16 in Downtown Greenville. The parade will begin at 5:00 pm on South Main from McBee Avenue to Markley Street.  A celebration honoring veterans, active military and first responders will begin at 6 pm at Fluor Field. Click HERE for website with more information.  Audience: All Employees. Contact: Paul Howell, 232-1141.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

VFW’s National Citizenship Education Teachers’ Award - The VFW's National Citizenship Education Teachers' Award recognizes the nation's top elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions. Fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals can submit nominations. Click HERE for information and entry form.  Applications are due by November 1, 2009 to: Charles F Gandy Jr., VFW Post 6734, PO Box 8902, Greenville, SC 29604-8902.  Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Howard Bowen, 864-918-1079, or Woody Woods, 864-918-3474, VFW Post 6734.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Writing Contest – Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen, a youth-essay writing contest, is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Click HERE for information and entry form.  Applications are due by November 1, 2009 to: Charles F Gandy Jr., VFW Post 6734, PO Box 8902, Greenville, SC 29604-8902.  Audience: Middle School Teachers and Students.  Contact: Howard Bowen, 864-918-1079, or Woody Woods, 864-918-3474, VFW Post 6734.

HIGH SCHOOLS

VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program – Veterans of Foreign War Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.  Click HERE for information and entry form.  Applications are due by November 1, 2009 to: Charles F Gandy Jr., VFW Post 6734, PO Box 8902, Greenville, SC 29604-8902.  Audience: High School Teachers and Students.  Contact: Howard Bowen, 864-918-1079, or Woody Woods, 864-918-3474, VFW Post 6734.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

On-Line Pay Stubs Are Now Accessible from Home - Teachers, Administrators, Plant Engineers, Certified Substitutes and other Exempt Employees may access and view paychecks from home or a district computer:

· From the District’s home page, click on the employee portal

· Under portal options, click “Online Pay Stub”

· On the Online Pay Stub Login, enter network id and password and click login

· “View Paychecks” lists available paycheck history (Since historical pay records are available, payroll does not need to provide replacement direct deposit statements)

· Click “View” to access a paycheck

The District is continuing to work toward the goal of providing on-line pay stubs for all district employees.  Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Plant Engineers, Certified Substitutes and other Exempt Employees.  Contacts: For problems accessing the Portal, contact the ETS Help Desk, ext. 4357.  For general questions contact Payroll, ext. 0920.

TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Courses Offered - Lifelong Learning at Isbell Lane will offer 2 summer sessions of Promethean Board Basics for all teachers and substitutes holding a valid SC teaching certificate.  The State Department 1-hour renewal credit class is intended for teachers and substitutes who need to learn the basics for using promethean boards in the classroom.  All classes will be held at Lifelong Learning's new location at 61 Isbell Lane, the former JL Mann High School.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website.  Audience:  All Teachers.  Contact: Debra Ellenburg, ext. 6093, Lifelong Learning.

Opportunity for Teachers - The US Department of Education is looking for current K-12 teachers who have recently returned to teaching after a 1, 2, or 3 year break to participate in telephone interviews.  All participants will receive $60 in appreciation for their help. The goal of these interviews is to test new items for a national survey of teachers that is administered every four years.  Participating teachers will be asked to answer items from the survey and provide feedback on whether or not the questions are clear.  The telephone interviews will take 45-60 minutes. Audience: Teachers.  Contact:  Census Bureau, 866-262-1922.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Spa @ 310 is offering 10% off all spa services to GCS employees through December 2009 (excluding retail products).  Click HERE for a list of services available at The Spa @ 310.  Show your Employee Pass to receive the discount. Ask about our Mother’s Day Packages.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: The Spa @ 310, 232-1310.

Cantrell’s Auto Detailing is offering a 10% discount on its Full Detail Package. Show your Employee Pass to receive the discount. Offer valid on Full Detail Package only. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: 414-4888.

Sears Commercial – CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER - GCS employees are invited to participate in the Sears Commercial Employee Rewards program to purchase many items from Sears at special pricing including Kenmore appliances, lawn and garden, exercise equipment, televisions, and mattresses. The program features Preferred Affiliate Pricing at 10-20% below department store pricing. Employee Pass is required for identification. GCS Employee Rewards Account Number is #CU080697. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Eric Leigh at 864-809-3767 or [email-masked] or Christine Lancianese at 864-234-1188 or [email-masked].

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

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)

May 3—9 — Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4—8 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 6 — Deadline for Salute to Education Ticket Orders

Saturday, May 16 — Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration (Parade, S. Main St., Greenville, 5:00 p.m., Celebration at Fluor Field, 6:00 p.m. — preceding Greenville Drive game).

Thursday, May 21 (6:30 p.m.) - Salute to Education Banquet, Carolina First/Woodside Conference Center

Monday, May 25—School and Offices Closed (Extended hours May 26-29, School instructional hours not impacted.)

Thursday, May 28 (6:30 p.m.) - Retirement Dinner, Embassy Suites

Friday, June 5 - Schools and offices closed UNLESS makeup day #3 is needed.  (Extended hours June 1-4, School instructional hours not impacted.)