April 16, 2012                                                     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

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

EOC Student Essay Contest - The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) is sponsoring a contest to highlight its 2020 Vision, a plan to drive educational improvement in the state.  For the contest, kindergarten through 8th grade students are invited to answer the question “What does education mean to you and the future?” Click HERE for complete information and prizes.  Deadline: All entries must be sent electronically or postmarked by no later than Friday, May 11, 2012.  Audience: Elementary and Middle School Teachers and Students. Contact: Regina King, EOC, 803-734-6148.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

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EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

YMCA of Greenville Membership – GCS employees are eligible for a 10% discount on monthly membership fees.  Offer is good at all four branches.  If you are a current member: bring proof of employment (Employee Pass) to your YMCA facility and your member services staff will assist you.  The discount will begin with your next monthly draft.  If 125 employees or more purchase Y memberships, each employee will be eligible for a 20% discount. (*If your rate is already discounted by scholarship or because a family member is eligible for a corporate rate, a second discount will not apply.)  In order to qualify, a Greenville County School system employee must be on the membership list and provide this group code – GVLSCL when enrolling.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Bill Barringer, (864) 242-1111.

Carolina Cornea and Laser Center – Carolina Cornea and Laser Center is offering a free private LASIK dinner seminar for GCS employees on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at its office located at 200 Patewood Drive, Suite B180, Greenville.  Anyone who attends the seminar will receive a gift certificate for $500 to be used toward their LASIK procedure and a free pair of RayBan sunglasses ($100 value).  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: For reservations call the Office of Anne V. Parker, MD, 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:

1. Pumping Iron is Good For You!   No matter what it’s called, lifting weights or resistance training, strength training boosts overall health and well-being of people of all ages and fitness levels.  Strength training can be a little intimidating at first, but the health benefits far outweigh any concerns you might have about picking up those weights for the first time.

2. Eat Your Fruits and Veggies!  If it only was that easy.  Our bodies crave fruits and vegetables more than just about any foods because we tend to eat far too few of them.  The Center for Disease Control recommends 5 servings per day!  Consider the following tips:

· Add fruit to cereal, oatmeal, waffles, or pancakes

· Create your own yogurt flavor with different fruit combinations

· Snack on raw vegetables

· Use chunky salsa in place of creamy dips

· Add frozen vegies to any pasta dish

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

Thursday, April 19 — Ready, Set, Go Retirement Seminar (for employees eligible to retire) 4:00 p.m., Hipp Auditorium at Roper Mountain Science Center

Monday, April 30 — Interim Progress Reports

Thursday, May 17—Salute to Education Banquet, TD Convention Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 24—2012 Retirement Dinner, Embassy Suites Hotel, 6:30 p.m.