August 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 15, 2011 - May 30, 2012) 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

Second Annual “Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?” (Saturday, August 20) - Michelin North America is sponsoring the second annual fundraising event, “Are You Smarter than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?” to benefit ALL GCS schools.  The event will be held this Saturday, August 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m., TD Convention Center.  Tickets are $7 in advance at www.helpsmartkids.com or $10 at the door.  The event includes a free hot dog supper and children’s activities prior to the show.  One-hundred percent of all proceeds will go directly to schools.  Local radio and TV celebrities, a mayor, the sheriff, and a NASA astronaut will compete against nine Greenville County Schools students.  Order tickets and T-shirts for your family at www.HelpSmartKids.com.  You may also purchase tickets at the door.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888.

ALL TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Offering Graduate Courses (Including On-Line Classes) - Lifelong Learning, 206 Wilkins Street, will offer Graduate classes: Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (starting Aug. 30), Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys (starting Sept. 19) and Bullying in Schools (coming in November). Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement will be held at Plain Elementary and Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys and Bullying in Schools will be on-line.  They are all recertification, three graduate hour credit courses, $450 each class, through the College of Charleston.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website or click HERE for registration form.  Audience: All Teachers and Principals. Contact: Terry Culbertson, Lifelong Learning, 355-6095.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2011-12 School Year Calendar (REVISED 7/7/11)– The 2011-12 School Year Calendar has been revised in response to concerns about the PowerSchool end-of-year schedule and having adequate time to compile and post grades and generate and print report cards.  A committee of principals discussed various options and made recommendations which were included in the revision.  The revision also resulted in several other changes.  Click the follow links for the summary of changes to the calendar and revised student and employee versions of the 2011-12 School Year Calendar.  Audience:  Employees, Parents, Students.

Hepatitis B Vaccine - Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to employees considered at High Risk of BBP Exposure by District OSHA guidelines.  Please click the HERE for a list of employees eligible for Hepatitis B vaccine and roster of clinic dates, times and location.  Audience: Eligible Employees.  Contact: Catherine A. Storey, Health Services, 355-3171.

Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccines - Passport Health will provide Influenza and pneumonia vaccine for district employees and their families at a cost of $25 each.  Click HERE for the sign-up sheets for the four clinics which include the location and time of service.  Please return the sign-up sheets to Health Services, M T Anderson Support Center, by Tuesday, September 13, 2011.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Catherine A. Storey, Health Services, 355-3171.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville Drive Green Day 2011 (Tuesday, August 16)– The Greenville Drive is offering special ticket rates for GCS employees on Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 p.m., against the Rome Braves. Regular $6 and $7 Reserved Seat Tickets can be purchased for $2 for employees and immediate family members. Click HERE for more information.  Visit the box office or call 240-4528 to purchase tickets. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: 240-4528.

Belk Educator Discount Day – All Belk’s stores are honoring educators with a special discount day on Wednesday, August 31. Show your Employee Pass to receive an extra 20% off regular and sale priced purchases storewide (15% off Home and Shoes). Contact: [email-masked].

Dell Computer Discount – Dell is offering discounts for GCS employees during the month of August: (1) Buy select Dell PCs, get a free Xbox 360; (2) On non-Xbox promotions, take advantage of an additional $75 off selected systems $899 or more. Employees must call 1-800-695-8133 to order by phone, or you can order online at www.dell.com/epp. You must use Member ID# KS15941399. Click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Aaron Baila.

America’s Cabins Inc. – America’s Cabins in Pigeon Forge, TN is offering GCS employees a special “Rent 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free” promotion until September 30 (Labor Day Weekend Excluded). Visit www.americascabins.com to view the cabins. Call the office at 800-900-7717 and tell them you are a Greenville County Schools employee to book the special offer. Contact: America’s Cabins, www.americascabins.com.

Kroc Center Memberships – The Kroc Center, scheduled to open in early fall, will waive the registration fee and offer 15% off regular membership rates for GCS employees who purchase a membership before the opening of the Center. Click HERE for more information about the Kroc Center and membership rates. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Katie Ayer, 527-5948.

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:

· Enjoy your meals and the balanced servings you consume while avoiding “oversized” portions and your calorie intake will stay in check.  “Portion distortion” has been identified as a leading factor in the rise in obesity rates.

· Walking is simply a fantastic and easy way to add 30 minutes of daily, moderate-to-vigorous exercise to your day.  Even splitting the time at different times of the day is better than no exercise.  Are there walking paths at your school or near your home?  Walking with a partner is always safest and adds needed accountability to maintain regular exercise.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

Monday, August 15 — Professional Development Workday (Schools—Flex)

Tuesday, August 16 — Professional Development Workday

Wednesday, August 17 — 4K-12 First Day

August 17-19 — 4K Half Days

Saturday, August 20 — “Are You Smarter than a Greenville County 5th Grader?,” TD Convention Center (Formerly Carolina First Center).  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Event begins at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, September 5—Labor Day (Holiday)