September 3, 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 TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Courses Offered - Lifelong Learning at Isbell Lane will offer Graduate Classes and State Department Recertification Computer Classes for all teachers holding a valid SC teaching certificate.  The graduate classes, Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (Poverty) and Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys (Gender), are offered through the College of Charleston. Both classes meet once a week beginning the first week of September through the first week of December.  Each graduate class costs $425 based on 25 participants.  All classes will be held at Lifelong Learning's temporary location at 61 Isbell Lane, former JL Mann High School.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website.  Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Terry Culbertson, 355-6095 for graduate classes or Debra Ellenburg, 355-6093, for computer classes.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL TEACHERS

DonorsChoose.org Grant Opportunities - DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit website where teachers can post their classroom resource needs – from basic supplies to cutting-edge technology. Citizens across the country visit this website and fund classroom projects.  Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Jason McCreary, Research, Evaluation and Accountability, 355-3369.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL TEACHERS

Reduced Price Furman Paladin Football Tickets – Furman University Paladins Football is offering GCS employees and their families special savings on tickets to home football games. Click HERE for game dates, times, and ticket orders.  Use the special offer code (GCSCHOOLS) when ordering. This offer is also available on Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Audience: All Employees.  Contact:  Furman University, 294-3495.

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

Monday, September 21—1st Quarter Interim Progress Report

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