August 20, 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

SRS LEADERSHIP TEAMS

2009-2010 SRS Leadership Teams - From within an individual school's SRS Leadership Team, a minimum of one representative from each of three groups (administration, guidance, and teachers) is required to attend a training.  Click HERE for SRS Leadership Team training dates.  All trainings are at the University Center at McAlister Square in Room 514.  Registration is on the portal titled SRS (Elementary, Middle or High) Leadership Team Training for 2009-2010.  Although team members may attend ANY training that is offered, trainings are divided by grade level (ES, MS, HS).  Application features, a revised calendar and revised rules governing rising 6th through rising 12th grade student registration will be covered.  Audience: Administrators, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers.  Contact:  Laura Herd, Teaching and Learning, 355-3196.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Back-to-School Newsletter for Parents – We have renamed our newsletter Connected (previously called Parent Express) to illustrate our efforts to better inform, involve and connect with parents.  Click HERE for link to the newsletter, which is posted on the website in the Parent section and on INFOWeb.  Copies of the newsletter were mailed to parents the first week of August.  Copied have also been sent to schools to distribute to parents enrolling their children.  The Spanish version is also posted the website and INFOWeb.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications, ext. 8870.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Employee Appreciation Day at Old Navy – All GCS employees are invited to stock up on great back-to-school styles at Old Navy September 8-14. Show your Employee Pass or school district ID to get 10% off all purchases.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Melodie Vaughn, General Manager.

Educator Appreciation Day at Belk’s – All employees are invited to shop at local Belk’s stores on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 and receive an extra 20% off regular and sale priced merchandise (15% off Home and Shoes). This sale has very limited exclusions. Belk’s Haywood will provide an opportunity to register to win items for your classroom, restaurant gift cards, and movie passes. Show your Employee Pass to receive the discount.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: John Fiedler, Store Manager, 864-297-3200, ext. 220.

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)

Monday, September 7 — Labor Day Holiday

2009-10 Employee Calendar                            2009-10 Parent/Student Calendar