September 28, 2012                             ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates (August 15, 2012 - May 30, 2013) 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.

Make A Difference: Register, Know the Candidates and Issues, and Vote!

Are You Registered to Vote?

You must be registered by Saturday October 6, 2012, to vote in the November 6, 2012, General Election.

How to Register

A citizen who wishes to register to vote may:

· Register in person at their county board of voter registration, or

· Download a form, complete it, and mail it to their county board of voter registration, or

· Download a form, complete it, and fax it to their county board of voter registration, or

· Download a form, complete it, scan it, and email it as a file attachment to their county voter registration office.

Registration is closed for thirty days prior to any election.  The last day to register to vote in any election is the 31st day prior to the election.

Click here for a list of county office hours on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Download a Voter Registration Application

County Boards of Voter Registration Contact Information

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

All TEACHERS

District-Wide Professional Development Offerings on Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Click HERE for professional development offerings available district-wide on October 18.  Please register on the portal - all offerings are being added to the portal as quickly as possible.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Dr. Anne Pressley, Academics, 355-3142.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards– This award recognizes middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community. Click on the Prudential web-site link for more information about the application and deadline.  Audience: Middle and High School Principals, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, and Students.  Contact: [email-masked], 973-802-4568.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

South Carolina Retirement Systems (SCRS) Changes - On June 26, 2012, Governor Haley signed retirement reform legislation, H.2967, into law.  To review a comprehensive list of State Retirement System changes, click here.  For a comparison of the current statute and changes made by H.4967, click here.  For additional information, a representative of SCRS will review the changes at a meeting on Monday, October 8, 4:00 p.m., MT Anderson, Lecture Hall. Due to limited seating, please register to attend on the District’s portal; title is “South Carolina Retirement System Updates.”  You can also contact the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) for specific, individual questions at www.retirement.sc.gov or 800-868-9002.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: SC Retirement System.

REMINDER: 5 Days Required Leave for 12-Month Employees – 12-month employees are reminded that schools and offices will close November 21, December 20-21 and April 4-5. These are required leave days for 12-month employees and are noted on the Employee Calendar for 2012-13. These dates are in addition to the scheduled Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break 12-month employee holidays. The following options may be used: use a vacation day, personal leave day, or accrued compensatory time (if applicable). Click HERE for the Employee Calendar which lists the designated days - marked with a star «. Audience: All Principals, 12-Month Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

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:

Strive for the 3 C's!  For making fun physical activity a regular part of your life style, you need commitment, consistency, and convenience. These three C's can lead to a healthier heart, a smaller waistline, and lower stress.

Apples, apples, apples!  Mountain apples are ready and within driving distance.  Apples are full of vitamins and high in fiber.  Adding a great tasting apple to breakfast, lunch, or as an afternoon snack gives the body a healthy boost for the day.  Try a favorite apple snack, sliced apples with peanut butter!

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

September 17 – October 31 - Annual Enrollment for Insurance Coverage

Friday, September 28—Half Day Attendance for 4K & Preschool Special Education Students (Curriculum Planning for Teachers)

Thursday, October 18—Professional Development Workday/District—Full Day

Friday, October 19—Professional Development Workday/Schools—Parent Teacher Conferences and MAP Improvement (Exchange Day #1)

Friday, October 26—End 1st Quarter Grading Period

Sunday, November 4—Daylight Savings Time Ends (1st Sunday in November)

Monday, November 5—Report Cards

Tuesday, November 6—Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Holiday)

Wednesday, November 21 — Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave

November 22-23 – Schools and Offices Closed (12-Month Holidays)

November 21, 22, 23 — Thanksgiving Break