April 15, 2010                                                     ebulletinboard Archive

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EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

REMINDER TO RETIRING EMPLOYEES – The 2010 Retirement Dinner will be held Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel.  Please review these guidelines to determine if you meet the guidelines to participate.  Retiring employees should ask your supervisor to submit a Termination of Employment form to Human Resources no later than Monday, April 26 to attend the Retirement Dinner.  Anyone deciding to retire after the April 26 deadline will be invited to participate in the 2011 dinner.  NEW THIS YEAR: For the 2009-10 school year, Greenville County Schools (GCS) will only recognize employees at the Retirement Dinner who are leaving employment with the district.  Employees who come off TERI and still continue to work for GCS or employees who retire and return to work with GCS will now be recognized at the banquet in the year when they end their employment with the district.  Audience: All Employees. Contact: Retirement Information - Human Resources, 355-3974; Retirement Dinner – Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888.

Invitation to Projector Screening Demos at RMSC – The Roper Mountain Science Center Association (private organization) is purchasing a new projector for the planetarium and needs feedback. Teachers and others are invited to view the technology of two different projector systems that RMSC is evaluating for purchase. Bring your friends and family, or anyone who has an interest in educational programming to K-12 and the community. Demonstrations will be held Tuesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 6 at 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.  Click HERE for more information. Please RSVP to Diane Alexander at 355-8900.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Diane Alexander, RMSC, 355-8900.

ALL TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Summer Classes - Lifelong Learning is offering two Graduate Recertification classes for teachers this summer. Upon completion of the class teachers will receive 3 hours of Graduate credits from The College of Charleston. Each class will be $450.

· EDPD 805-G60: Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (June 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, Mon. -Thurs., 1-5 pm, at Sullivan Center)

· EDPD 807X: Strategies for Working With At-Risk Boys (July 26, 27, 28, 29, Aug. 2, 3, 4, 5, Mon.-Thurs., 1-5 pm, at Sullivan Center)

Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Terry Culbertson, Lifelong Learning, 355-6095.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Deadline to Submit Nominations for Employee of the Year Awards has been Extended to Tuesday, April 20 - We are seeking outstanding employees to be nominated for Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union.  Click HERE for entry form and guidelines.  Categories include:

· School Administrator - i.e., Principal

· Asst. School Administrator - i.e., Asst. Principal or Administrative Assistant (Non-Clerical)

· School Support Employee - i.e., Secretary, Clerk, Aide, Nurse, or other non-teaching staff member

· Operations Employee - i.e., Maintenance, Operations, Transportation or Food Service Employee, Plant Engineer, Custodian

· District Professional Employee - i.e., Department Staff (non-clerical)

· District Support Employee - i.e., Secretary, Clerk

· Emerging Teacher - One elementary and one secondary second or third year teacher

Winners receive $500 and crystal award. Their school/location also receives $500. Winners (except Emerging Teachers who are announced at TOY breakfast in August) will be announced at the Salute to Education Banquet on May 20.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications Department, ext. 3888.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Your Census Form - This Friday, April 16, is the LAST day that you can mail back your census form (with bar code) to avoid getting a knock on your door. Also, there is a toll-free Telephone Assistance Line (1-866-872-6868) to take information over the phone for those who do not have a form.  It is important that YOU and your family be counted.  Audience:  Everyone.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – GCS employees are invited to shop the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale April 23-25. The sale will be open to Friends only on Friday from 3-8 pm, and to the public on Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday (half-price day) from 1 pm – 5 pm. The sale will be held at Merovan Center, Suite E-2, 1200 Woodruff Road, Greenville. Call 527-9291 for information.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

ZX Fitness Center Corporate Membership – ZX Fitness Center is offering GCS employees a special corporate membership rate of $25/month for 12 months or $199 paid in full for 12 months. Prices do not include one-time processing fee of $59. ZX Fitness Center is located at 3150 Wade Hampton Boulevard.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Cheryl Bixby, ZX Fitness Center, 292-6590.

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)

* Makeup day needed due to day missed on Monday, February 1

**Revised for cost savings

Monday, April 26 — Deadline for Supervisors to Submit to Human Resources a Termination of Employment Form for Their Retiring Employees Who Meet the Guidelines to be Included in this Year’s Retirement Event.

Friday, April 30 – Interim Progress Reports

Monday, May 10—Deadline to Purchase Tickets to Salute to Education

Thursday, May 20 – Salute to Education Banquet (Carolina 1st Center, 6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, May 27 – Retirement Dinner (6:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel)

Thursday, May 27 – 4K last Day

* Friday, May 28 – Student Attendance Day (Make-up Day #1)

**Monday, May 31 – All Schools and Offices Closed UNLESS Friday, June 4 is needed as a makeup day (May 31 originally scheduled as professional development day #9/exchange day).

**June 1-4 – Extended Work Hours UNLESS Friday, June 4 is needed as a makeup day. Principals/Supervisors have details.

June 1, 2, 3 — Last 3 days of school are Half Days for Students (All Schools)

Thursday, June 3 - End 4th Quarter Grading Period

Friday, June 4 – Make-Up Day # 3 (If Needed)

**Monday, June 7—Professional Development Day  (Moves to Friday, June 4 if Makeup Day #3 Not Needed)

Monday, June 7 – Report Cards

Tuesday, June 8 — Teacher Workday/Exchange Day (Moves to Monday, June 7 if Makeup Day #3 Not Needed)

June 7 – August 6 - Summer Work Schedule for 12-month employees. 12-month employees will work extended hours Mondays – Thursdays.  All locations will be closed on Fridays.