January 21, 2010                                                            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

Summer Academy 2010 (Online Application to Present) - The online application to present at Summer Academy 2010 is open through January 29, 2010. It will be available to teachers, coaches and others at our schools who may want to share their expertise during this spectacular staff development event.  Click HERE for the application link.  The dates for SA 2010 are July 6 – 22 and the theme this coming summer is “RAISE YOUR GAME!”  Audience: Principals, Teachers, Coaches and Other Staff.  Contact:  Laura Herd, Teaching and Learning, 355-3196.

ALL TEACHERS

National Board Candidates - We will be offering support classes for teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification.  All sessions will be held at Woodland Elementary in their Media Center from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below:

· Thursday, January 28 ~ Writing the Portfolio

· Tuesday, February 23 ~ Analyzing Student Work

· Tuesday, March 9 ~ Box Packing Party

· Tuesday, April 6 ~ Assessment Center

Teachers interested in attending should sign up on the portal.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Patty Fox, Human Resources.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2009 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships - Proceeds from the 2009 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament will be used to fund 18 $1,200 post-secondary scholarships for 2010 graduates.  Half of the scholarships are designated for children of district employees.  Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, February 26, 2010 to the student’s guidance counselor to be eligible.  Schools must submit their two nominations by Friday, March 12, 2010, to the Communications Department.  Please click HERE for guidelines and student application.  Audience: All employees.  Contact: Tiffany Warlick, Communications Department, 355-8872.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville County Schools 2010-11 Calendars – Click the following links for the 2010-11 calendar versions for students/parents and employees.  Calendars are also posted on the GCS website.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications, 355-8870.

Local Workers Needed for 2010 Census – The local 2010 Census Office is looking for workers for both weekend and summer positions.  2010 Census jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and the chance to work independently in your own community.  Census workers are paid weekly, $13.25 an hour, and are reimbursed for mileage.  Positions are available beginning in early spring until the Census is completed.  If you are interested in finding out more, please call 1-866-861-2010.  Why is the Census important?  South Carolina was 49th of 50 states in the last Census response rate, resulting in our state (and school districts) not receiving millions of dollars in federal funding.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact:  Census Office, 1-866-861-2010.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Educator Appreciation Day at Belk’s – All employees are invited to shop at local Belk’s stores on Thursday, February 4, 2010 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)

January 2010 — School Board Recognition Month. Theme: “School Boards Speak Out for Public Schools”

Thursday, January 21—Report Cards

Monday, February 15 — Presidents’ Day (Holiday)

Friday, February 19 - Interim Progress Reports