April 29, 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

Lifelong Learning Summer Recertification Courses Offered - Lifelong Learning will offer State Department Recertification Computer Classes during the summer for all teachers holding a valid SC teaching certificate.  All classes will be held at Lifelong Learning's Sullivan Center campus at 206 Wilkins Street, Greenville, SC 29605.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website.  Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Debra Ellenburg, 864-355-6093 or Grace Pascuiti, 864-355-6059 for computer classes.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2010-11 Half-Day Student Attendance (May 31 – June 2):  “Half-days” will be observed the last three days of the school year (revised dates including makeup    day #3).  Dismissal times (2.5 hours earlier than regular dismissal) are as follows:  Elementary: 8:00 -12:00, Middle: 8:30 – 12:45, and High: 8:45 – 1:15.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Carowinds Corporate Discount – Carowinds is offering a discount for online ticket orders. Visit www.carowinds.com, enter the passcode LIBBY11 in the top right corner of the home page, and print your e-Tickets off the web. Click HERE for more information. Contact: Libby Fulmer, Carowinds.

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:

· Research has revealed that people who sit more have higher levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglycerides, and even bigger waist sizes.  Breaking up a day of inactivity with movement, even if just for a few minutes, can make a difference.

· It’s strawberry season and local farmers say this is a bumper crop year!  Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.  Strawberries also contain natural sugar that stimulates brain function.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

May 1-7 – PTA Teacher Appreciation Week (National Teacher Day is Tuesday, May 3)

May 1-7 - Bus Driver Appreciation Week

May 2-6 – School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 4 — Interim Progress Reports

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

Wednesday, May 11 - National School Nurse Day

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 (half days) - Exams

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

May 31 – June 2 - Half-Day Student Attendance (Elementary: 8:00 -12:00, Middle: 8:30 – 12:45, and High: 8:45 – 1:15)

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

May 31-June 1 - High School Graduations (BI-LO Center, Timmons Arena)

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)