April 15, 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

ALL TEACHERS

Graduate Classes Through Lifelong Learning - Lifelong Learning, 206 Wilkins Street, will offer Graduate classes this summer.  Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (June 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20, 21, 22, 23, 12:30-5:30 pm,) and Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys (July 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28), will be offered. This At-Risk Boys class will also be offered as an on-line course starting July 11-August 12.  You are required to attend the first and last class of this on-line course.  All courses are for recertification and provide three graduate hours through the College of Charleston.  All classes will be held at Lifelong Learning.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website.  Audience: All Teachers and Principals.  Contact: Terry Culbertson, Lifelong Learning, 355-6095.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame Banquet recognizes Greenville County residents who have made significant contributions to our community through volunteerism, teaching, athletics, the arts, coaching or mentoring, or as Club members.  Click HERE for more information and the nomination form.  Nominations must be delivered by Friday, May 6.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Breann Szmurlo, Salvation Army Director of Development and Community Relations. 235-4803.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

End-of-Year Schedule (All Locations Closed Monday, May 30)– In response to requests and input from principals, we will close again this year on Memorial Day/Professional Development Day/Exchange Day (Monday, May 30).  Closing that day will save about $50,000 in energy costs.  For the week of Monday, May 30 – Friday, June 3, we will operate a Summer Hours Schedule on Tuesday – Friday of that week.  Student hours on May 31 – June 2 are NOT impacted.  These last three days of school are half-days for students.  The impact on employees is summarized below.

· Teachers - Work extended hours Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 3 OR take an appropriate one-day leave - earned exchange day, personal leave, or full-deduct day.

· Aides and School Nurses - Work their regular hours on Tuesday, May 31 through Thursday, June 2 (last work day for them).

· All Other Employees - Work summer schedule as noted above or use available vacation, personal leave, or compensatory time.

Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Carolina Cornea and Laser Center – Carolina Cornea and Laser Center is offering a free private LASIK dinner seminar for GCS employees on Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 – 7:30 pm at their office located at 200 Patewood Drive, Suite B180, Greenville.  Anyone who attends the seminar will receive an additional $500 off the price of their LASIK procedure and a free pair of RayBan sunglasses.  For reservations call 286-3700 or 1-800-818-2777.

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.

Healthy Living Tips - Making food choices during the day that provide balanced nutrition takes planning and time.  Hippocrates said, “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.”

Myth: Getting just one hour less sleep per night won’t affect your daytime functioning.  You may not be noticeably sleepy during the day.  But even slightly less sleep can affect your ability to think properly and respond quickly, and compromise your cardiovascular health, energy balance, and ability to fight infections.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

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

Wednesday, May 4 — Interim Progress Reports

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)

May 27 (Full Day), May 31, June 1, 2 (Student Half Days) - Exams

Monday, May 30 - Student Holiday, ALL locations Closed Per Revised End-of-Year Schedule for Employees.

Tuesday, May 31—Friday, June 3 — End of Year Schedule For Employees  (See Above)

May 31-June 1 - High School Graduations

May 31, June 1, 2 – Half Day Student Attendance (Revised)

Thursday, June 2 — Makeup Day #3—LAST STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAY (Revised Last Day for Students) End of 4th Quarter

Friday, June 3 — Professional Development Day (Schools/Workday, Exchange Day)

Friday, June 3 — Report Cards

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)