September 30, 2010                                                       ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard will be e-mailed 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

NONE

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

New York Road Runners “A Running Start” Grants - Ten $1,000 grants will be awarded weekly from October 11 – December 13, 2010 to enhance youth fitness programs. Winners will be randomly selected from subscribers to the New York Road Runners newsletter, which provides coaching tips and workout ideas for youth. Winning individuals will be required to nominate a school or community-based youth fitness program to receive the funds. Funds must be expended within a year and may be applied toward fitness or health-related resources or events for youth under the age of 18. This may include equipment, incentives, prizes for fitness fundraisers, administration of fitness/health events, event registration or transportation, or certificate printing. Registration for the newsletter is free.  Deadline: Last drawing will be held the week of December 13, 2010. Winners will be notified by e-mail and required to nominate the youth fitness program prior to release of prizes and/or funds. To learn more click HERE.

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Play With Your Produce Classroom Challenge - K-6th grade classroom teachers are eligible for up to $1,000 in grant funding for creative classroom projects that teach children healthy eating habits. Teachers must develop a classroom or afterschool activity using fruits and vegetables purchased at one of the organization’s sponsors (Publix). Submit a description of the project, photos, and other materials that showcase the project to Produce for Kids (one entry per classroom) for a chance to win one of three prizes: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500. Projects must be creative, involve all classroom students, and be replicable.  Deadline: Entry form available online and must be postmarked by October 30, 2010. Winners will be notified on November 19, 2010.  To learn more click HERE.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards– This award recognizes middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community. Click on the NASSP or Prudential link for more information and application. Application deadline is November 1, 2010.  Audience: Middle and High School Principals, Teachers and Students.  Contact: NASSP, 877-525-8491 toll-free.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

12-MONTH EMPLOYEES

5 Days Required Leave for 12-Month Employees – Per cost-cutting measures, schools and offices will closed November 24, 2010, December 20-21, 2010 and April 18-19, 2011.  These are required leave days for 12-month employees and are noted on the Employee Calendar for 2010-11.  These dates are in addition to the scheduled Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break 12-month employee holidays.  The five additional closed days will save about $250,000 in utility costs.  The following options may be used: vacation day, personal leave day, or accrued compensatory time (if applicable).  Click HERE for the Employee Calendar which lists the designated days - marked with a star «.  Audience: 12-Month Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Smockadot Kids Fall Clothing One-Day Sale – Visit Smockadot Kids for monogrammed, appliqued and smocked children’s clothing, Monday, October 11, 10 am – 7 pm at the Hilton Hotel on Orchard Park at Haywood. GCS employees receive a 10% discount. You must show your Employee Pass prior to checkout. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Wendy Turner, Smockadot.

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)

2010-11 Calendars (Revised 7-6-10):  Employee, Student, Student (Spanish)

Thursday, October 14—Professional Development Workday/Schools, Parent/Teacher Conferences and MAP Improvement, Student Holiday

Friday, October 15—Professional Development Workday, AM District/PM Schools (Flex), Exchange Day #1, Student Holiday

Friday, October 15—GCS/Pepsi Scholarship Golf Tournament

Saturday, October 23, 2:00 p.m. - Education Day at Furman, Furman vs. Chattanooga

November 14–20—American Education Week, Tagline - Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.