March 16, 2011                                                               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

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning and Oakview Elementary School are once again offering their annual summer camp program.  We are looking for teachers to share their creativity and skills with our campers.  The camp is for students in grades 1-5 the weeks of June 6 and June 13, Monday – Thursday, 8:45 – 12:15.  Please visit Lifelong Learning’s website for an application and additional information.  Deadline to apply is Thursday, March 24.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Grace Pascuiti, Lifelong Learning, 355-6059.

PARTNERSHIPS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2011 Retirement Dinner – The 2011 Retirement Dinner will be Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 pm.  If you plan to retire this year, meet the guidelines, and would like to attend the dinner, your supervisors must submit a Termination of Employment form to Human Resources no later than Tuesday, April 12. Anyone deciding to retire after the April 12 deadline will be invited to participate in the 2012 dinner.  Employees who come off TERI and continue to work for GCS or who retire and return to work with GCS will be recognized at the banquet in the year when they end their employment with the district.   Audience: Retiring Employees.  Contact: Retirement Information - Human Resources, 355-3974; Retirement Dinner – Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888.

2011 Employee of the Year Awards (Deadline to Submit Nominations is Tuesday, April 5) - We are seeking outstanding employees to be nominated for Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union.  Employees of the Year receive a crystal award and $500 while their school/location receives $500 to share the honor with staff.  Click HERE for entry form and guidelines.  The nominee’s supervisor must sign the nomination form.  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 (except Emerging Teachers who are announced at TOY breakfast in August) will be announced at the Salute to Education Banquet on Thursday, May 19.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications Department, 355-3888.

2010-11 School Year Calendar - Per the 2010-11 School Year calendar (revised 7-6-10), students will make up three missed school days on Friday, April 1, Monday, April 4, and Thursday, June 2.  Makeup of the two additional missed days (as of March 10) has been waived by the School Board as allowed by recent State legislation.  The last day of the 2010-11 school year is now Thursday, June 2 (makeup day #3).  The last three days of the school year, Tuesday, May 31 – Thursday, June 2, are half days.  Monday, May 30 is a workday for teachers (no students in attendance).  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Educator Appreciation Day at all Upstate Belk’s Stores – All upstate Belk’s stores are offering an extra 20% off storewide (15% off home and shoes) on Thursday, March 24, 2011 for GCS employees. Show your Employee Pass for the discount on regular, sale, and clearance price purchases storewide.  Very limited exclusions.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Renee Floyd, Manager, Belk of Simpsonville.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Enlighten Video with Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher – Please click HERE for the March edition of Enlighten video.  In this edition of Enlighten, Dr. Fisher talks with League Academy Principal Merry Cox about the school’s recent honor of being named a National School to Watch. The video is also available on The Schools Channel (Charter Cable Channels 99 and 14). Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8870.

Healthy Living Tips—Healthy Living Tips is a new edition to ebulletinboard and Enlighten e-news as part of the district’s efforts to provide healthy food choices and exercise options for staff.  This brief segment will offer employees tips to improve your daily life.  Employees who make healthy choices lead by example for the students we serve.

March is National Nutrition Month

· Consider adding more green vegetables to meals.  For snacks, choose fresh fruit in place of cookies or chips.

· Start your day with breakfast.  Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food.

Employment Opportunities – Click HERE for our web-site link to GCS Employment Opportunities.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

Friday, March 25—Third Quarter (135 Days) Ends (Revised)

Thursday, March 31—Report Cards/Third Quarter (Revised)

Friday, April 1 — Makeup Day #1—STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAY

Monday, April 4 — Makeup Day #2—STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAY

Tuesday, April 5 – Deadline to submit Employees of the Year Nominations

Tuesday, April 12 – Deadline for Supervisors to Submit a Termination of Employment Form to Human Resources for their Retiring Employees who Meet the Guidelines and Want to be Included in this Year’s Retirement Event.

April 18-22—Spring Break, Students Do Not Attend (12 Month Employees: Required Leave April 18-19, Holidays April 20-22)

Tuesday, May 10 – Deadline to Purchase Tickets for the Salute to Education Banquet

Thursday, May 19 — Salute to Education, 6:30 p.m., Carolina 1st Center

Thursday, May 26 – Retirement Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Embassy Suites (See Guidelines to Participate in the Retirement Dinner)

Thursday, May 27 (full day), Tuesday, May 31 — Thursday, June 2 (half days) - Exams

Monday, May 30 - Professional Development Day (no students in attendance)

Tuesday, May 31– Wednesday, June 1 - High School Graduations

Thursday, June 2 — Makeup Day #3—LAST STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAY (Revised Last Day for Students)

Monday, June 6—Friday, August 5 — Summer Schedule (All Locations Closed Fridays; Extended Hours Monday-Thursday)

Monday, August 8– Friday, August 12 — Summer Schedule (All Locations Closed Monday; Extended Hours Tuesday-Friday)