August 13, 2010                                                              ebulletinboard Archive

Welcome back for the 2010-11 school year!  To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard will be sent on pay dates (August 13, 2010 - May 27, 2011) to all employees.  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

Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader? -  Michelin North America is sponsoring an exciting, family-centered fundraising event to benefit ALL GCS schools.  “Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?” is Saturday, August 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Carolina First Center.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. The event includes a free hot dog supper and children’s activities prior to the show. One-hundred percent of all proceeds will go directly to schools for supplies. Local radio and TV celebrities and two mayors will compete against nine Greenville County Schools students. Order tickets and T-shirts for your family at www.HelpSmartKids.com.  You may also purchase tickets at the door.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888.

NEW EMPLOYEES

Attention All New Employees - A New Employee Reception will be held, Thursday, September 23, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Central Office.  The reception will be held in the board room and conference room A.  Tables will be staffed to answer questions about payroll, benefits, certification, mentoring and other important topics.  We hope to see you there!  Audience: New Employees.  Contact: Pat Mitchell, Human Resources, 355-3973.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

TEACHERS

SUBWAY Back-to-School Contest – Subway is once again sponsoring its FRESH FIT ™ Video and Poster Competition.  Grove Elementary School was a winner in the 2009 competition. The competition helps increase awareness of childhood obesity and to recognize local children and their schools/clubs for making healthy choices, both in exercise and diet. The contest will run from August 23 until October 4 and is open to elementary and middle school students (ages 5-14). Grand prize winners will receive a $1,000 fitness grant for the purchase of sports equipment for their school’s physical education department.  In addition to the grant, overall winners will also receive $1,000 in Subway cash cards.  Runner-up winners will each receive $100 Subway cash cards.  Entry forms may be picked up at local Subway Restaurants.  Click HERE form more information.  Audience: Teachers, Students.  Contact: Debbie Atkins, Subway, 242-4665.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

NONE

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Employee Passes – 2010-11 Employee Passes for Greenville County Schools permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees will be sent to all locations early next week.  Employees should sign their pass and review the guidelines for use printed on the back.

Honeybaked Ham School Partnership Program (Pleasantburg Drive Location) – The Honeybaked Ham store at 400-A S. Pleasantburg Drive offers special lunch pricing with free delivery for GCS employees: Combo meal - $4.99; Five-Star Deluxe Box Lunch - $5.99; VIP Buffet - $5.99 . Orders must be for 8 or more people and you must show Employee Pass to receive the discount. Please mention the School Partnership Specials when placing your order. Honeybaked Ham also offers fundraising opportunities for schools.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Darren Poe, Honeybaked Ham, 233-2940.

Greenville County McDonald’s Restaurants – All Greenville County McDonald’s locations are inviting teachers and other school district employees to visit their restaurants on Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 – 10:30 a.m. for a free breakfast sandwich and small coffee.  DINE-IN ONLY. Show your employee pass to receive this offer.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Becky Ogburn or 919-784-9002.

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)

Friday, August 13 —Professional Development Day (Schools—Workday)

Monday, August 16—4/K—12 First Day of School

August 16-20—4/K Half Days

Saturday, August 21, 5:30 PM —  “Are You Smarter than a GCS Fifth Grader” event at the Carolina First Center

Monday, September 6—Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - New Employee Reception at Central Office

Friday, October 15—GCS/Pepsi Scholarship Golf Tournament