May 30, 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

ALL EMPLOYEES

Go-Drive 5K Run - The school district has registered for the “Go-Drive 5K Run” on Saturday, June 2 in downtown Greenville.  Click HERE to view all event details.  Please consider participating with Greenville County Schools employees to show how we lead in wellness for our students.  To register, go to the corporate registration link and use this code at registration: coupon code GOCORP to save $5.00.  If you have a t-shirt with your school logo, please wear it to show your school spirit!  The Greenville Drive will play a home game that evening.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Penny Bostain, Teaching and Learning, 355-3181.

ALL TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Summer Classes - Lifelong Learning is again offering Graduate recertification courses this summer including a class on line. Lifelong Learning at 206 Wilkins Street will offer four graduate classes: Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys and Common Core and the Uncommon classroom (starting June 11-21), Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (starting July 16-26), and the online class, Bullying in Schools (June 7- Aug. 15).  The Strategies for Working with Boys, Common Core and Developing an Understanding (Poverty) classes will be held at Sullivan Center, (9-2:00), Mon. –Thurs. for two weeks. The Bullying in Schools will meet only June 7 from 1-4:00 at Sullivan Center and then online using Moodle on our Greenville County Schools home page. All classes are for recertification, 3 graduate hour credit courses, $450 for each class, through the College of Charleston.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website or call Terry at ext. 6095.  Audience: Teachers and Principals.  Contact: Terry Culbertson, Lifelong Learning, 355-6095.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville County Schools to Host Hourly Job Fair - Greenville County Schools will host a Job Fair on Thursday, June 7, 2:00 – 7:00 pm, at J. L. Mann High Academy, to recruit bus drivers, bus aides, food service operators, and custodians for the 2012-13 school year.  Full and part-time positions are available.  GCS offers an exceptional benefits program for full-time employees that includes health and dental coverage, retirement pension, free life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and much more.  If you know someone who is interested in working at a job where they can make a difference in the quality of our community and receive great benefits, please encourage them to attend one of these events. Click HERE for more information.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Mike Humbert, Hourly Personnel, 355-1276.

Graduation Edition of Class Acts Supplement in The Greenville News – A Graduation Edition Class Acts newspaper supplement was published on Sunday, May 27, in The Greenville News.  This edition features our 14 high school valedictorians, the graduation schedule, and the 2011-12 Progress Report to the Community.  The electronic flipbook edition will be posted soon on the GCS website.  Also, the FINAL 2011-12 edition of Class Acts featuring state and national award-winning students, staff, and schools will be published Sunday, June 3.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Imagine Center Workout Facility Free Event – The Imagine Center workout facility is hosting a free event on Monday, June 4 from 10 am – 8 pm for all School District employees and their families.  They are offering a free workout day* plus free, fun activities such as inflatables for the children, dunk tank, DJ, face painting, balloon artist, and health fair.  You do not need to be a member to enjoy this free event.  For more information contact Jillian Wells at 864-770-1791 or [email-masked]. (*Some restrictions for children 13 and younger.)

Carowinds Discount Tickets – Carowinds is offering GCS employees reduced-price tickets.  Adult tickets can be purchased for $35.99 each for people ages 3 – 61 AND over 48” tall.  Children and senior citizens can buy junior/senior rate tickets at $34.99 each.  Children/juniors are ages 3 years and older but UNDER 48” tall, and senior citizens are adults over 62 years of age.  Children 2 and under do not need a ticket.  To purchase tickets, visit www.carowinds.com/LIBBY12.  You must purchase with a credit card and will be charged a $5 service charge per order. E-tickets can be printed at home. For more information contact Libby Fulmer at [email-masked].

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:

Bees & Ticks & Snakes...OH MY!!  Due to the mild winter and continued drought conditions, we will see more “critters” this summer.

· TICKS are found in grass and bushes, not just wooded areas.  When removing a tick, use tweezers and secure the tick as close to its head as possible.  Never use bare hands when removing a tick!  If tweezers are not available, use tissue, paper towel, or even a large leaf to grab the tick to remove it.  If you are unable to remove the tick, seek medical attention.  If successful in removing a tick, always clean the area with water and soap as soon as possible.  Place the tick in a zip lock bag for identification in case of illness.

· BEE STINGS - Though you may not have an allergy to bees, you should still tend to a bee sting site carefully.  Most stingers have bacteria on them, so your risk for skin infection is great.  Wash the sting site with soap and water, while watching for swelling, redness, and heat at the site.  To decrease the discomfort of the sting, wash the site and leave it slightly damp, then apply baking soda and ice.  To remove the stinger, use a credit card, fingernail, or piece of paper to scrape the stinger away from the skin.

· SNAKES - Though every snake is not venomous, their teeth (much like the stinger of a bee) can carry bacteria.  Snakes may be around flower pots, hoses, wood piles, etc.  Snakes are looking for places to rest and they are looking for food.  If you EVER find yourself the victim of a snake bite, seek medical attention, even if the snake is not venomous.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

May 30, 31, June 1 — Half Days for last 3 Days of School (4K Sites: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Elementary: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Middle: 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., High: 8:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.)

May 31 and June 1 — 2012 High School Graduations at Timmons Arena and Bi-Lo Center (Rehearsal Schedules Included)

Friday, June 1 — 4K-12 Last Attendance Day, End of 4th Quarter

June 4—August 13 — 2012 Summer Work Schedule: Closed Fridays from June 4-August 10, and also Monday, August 13 (4-Day Work Weeks)

June 4 & 5 — Professional Development Schools/Workdays

Tuesday, June 5—Report Cards

Tuesday, June 12 - Democratic and Republican Primaries

Wednesday, July 4 — Employee Holiday

* 2012-13 School Year *

August 16, 17, 20, 21 — Professional Development/Workdays (16,17 and 20 Are Flex Days, 21 is a Workday)

Wednesday, August 22 — First Attendance Day for All Students

August 22-24 — 4K Half Days