May 13, 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 EMPLOYEES

Greenville County’s Drive Me to Wellness Event – You are invited to come to Fluor Field on Sunday, May 15, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., for an afternoon of free, healthy fun.  Pregame events will focus on simple ways to move more, eat right, prevent illness, and balance your life.  Participants will have the chance to win healthy prizes. All pregame health venues are free.  Sponsored by WorkWell Occupational Health – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL TEACHERS

“Palmetto Heroes” Low-Interest Loan Program - South Carolina teachers in the market for their first home purchases are eligible for low-interest loans in the third round of the statewide “Palmetto Heroes” program.  In order to be eligible, teachers must have a South Carolina teaching certificate and be employed as a classroom teacher or have a contract to begin teaching and to receive a paycheck within 60 days of closing on a home.  Click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: SC State Housing, 1-800-432-5007.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Foundation for A Legacy of Learning – The School Board recently celebrated the successful culmination of the District’s school construction program under BEST, the largest school district building project in the state’s history. The Communications Department produced a video to honor the BEST Construction Program. Click HERE to view the video (Note – the video is 52 minutes long and may take some time to load.)  The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99) will also air the video daily at 1 am/pm, 6 am/pm and 9 am/pm beginning this Sunday.

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

Healthy Living Tips:

How to build a healthy breakfast?  Always include something from these three categories: protein, fresh produce, whole grains.  Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is starting the day with weight management in mind.

There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.  Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems in children and adults.    Exposure to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and can cause coronary heart disease. Get help with smoking cessation at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

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)