October 14, 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

Education Day at Furman – Furman University will honor award-winning GCS employees during half-time at Education Day, Saturday, October 22, 2 p.m., Furman vs. Wofford.  You may purchase $25 tickets at http://www.furmanpaladins.com/tickets/2011_season_single_game_page.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Dwight Covington, Furman University, 607-5148.

ALL TEACHERS

National Board Workshop - Greenville County Schools is offering their National Board Candidates a series of workshops they may find helpful when pursuing National Board Certification.  The first session on Awareness and How to Get Started will be held on Thursday, October 27th at 4:30 at Stone Academy.  Teachers interested in applying for National Board are encouraged to attend to hear about the National Board Application process.  Registration for the session is on the portal.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Patty Fox, Human Resources, 355-3173.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville Federal Credit Union — Greenville Federal Credit Union invites all GCS employees to Fall Shred Fest at their Pelham Road location, 3375 Pelham Road, on Friday, October 21, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Shred-A-Way will provide a mobile shred unit to offer on-the-spot document destruction and paper recycling.  A complementary lunch will be available from 11 -1 p.m., and snacks, refreshments and a face painter will be available from 2 – 5 p.m.  Click HERE for flyer with more information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Karen Henry or a Representative of Greenville Federal Credit Union, 235-6309.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Bi-Lo Center Employee Discount – The Bi-Lo Center is offering discounted ticket prices for specified shows - click HERE for more information.  You must show your Employee Pass or ID badge and tickets must be purchased at the Box Office, 650 N. Academy Street, Greenville.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Rhonda Ratcliff,    Bi-Lo Center, 250-4952.

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:

· October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink ribbons can be seen everywhere you look.   Regular health practices for women should be monthly self-breast exams, having the doctor check the breast in an annual physical, and going for mammograms as scheduled by the doctor.  Although it is rare, men can also get breast cancer.

· When you indulge in chocolate, consider dark chocolate.  Dark chocolate has powerful antioxidant properties, contains several natural stimulants, including caffeine, which enhance focus and concentration, and stimulates the production of endorphins, which helps improve mood.   However, only one ounce a day is required to provide all the benefits you need.  Dark chocolate is considered a "superfood" where more is not better.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

October 3-31— Open Enrollment for Insurance Coverage

Friday, October 14 — Professional Development Workday, AM District/PM Schools—Flex (Exchange Day #2)

October 17-21 - National School Bus Safety Week

Friday, October 21 — End 1st Quarter (45th Day)

Saturday, October 22 - Education Day at Furman, 2:00 pm (Furman vs. Wofford)

Sunday, October 23 - 2011 Greenville County College Fair, TD Convention Center (formerly the Carolina First Center), 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Workshop Sessions for Parents and Students,1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

Monday, October 31 — Report Cards