February 15, 2013                                             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.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL TEACHERS

Proposals for Summer Institute 2013—Time is running out to submit! Applications to present for both the Upstate Technology Conference and Summer Academy are being accepted through Friday, February 22.  Please check out the website at: http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gcssi/ for more information.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contacts: Patty Fox, Human Resources or Tim Cushman, ETS.

Clemson University MEd and EdS in Administration and Supervision - Greenville County School District employees are invited to an information session regarding the Master of Education in Administration & Supervision (MEd) and Education Specialist in Administration & Supervision (EdS) programs from Clemson University.  The information sessions are on Tuesday, February 26 and Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00 PM in Room 202 at the University Center of Greenville.  Both degree programs are offered in a cohort model at a significant reduction in tuition, and can lead to building-level administrator certification.  Classes are held at the University Center of Greenville and new series of classes is due to begin in May.  Please contact Dr. Dave Fleming for information about the application process.  Questions about the degree options or program content may be directed to Dr. Hans Klar.  Please click the following links for information about the MEd and EdS programs.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Patty Fox, Human Resources, 355-3173.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

February 2013 Edition of Class Acts - The February 2013 edition of Class Acts featuring state and national award-winning students, staff, and schools was published on Sunday, February 10, 2013 in The Greenville News.  Copies have been sent to all locations.  Click HERE for the digital version.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Stand Up. Speak Out! Be a Voice for Greenville County Schools! - Did you know that 75% of the general public has no connection to public schools?  Their main source of information is what they see, hear and read in the media, which is often negative toward public schools.  We want them to hear OUR message.  You are encouraged to play an important role in spreading accurate, positive news about Greenville County Schools.

· Please “Like” us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/gcschools) and follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/gcschools) from your home computer.

· Share GCS Facebook posts with your Facebook friends.  Ask them to “Like” us on Facebook so they can be more informed about their public schools.

· Speak positively about student successes and staff accomplishments.  If you need more information about a specific topic, talk to your principal or supervisor to get the facts, and then share it with your friends and associates.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

NASCAR Race - South Carolina public school employees may purchase their Darlington Raceway tickets for the NASCAR Bojangles’ Southern 500 Race weekend (May 10-11) at a discounted price. Click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: 843-395-8892.

BI-LO Center Corporate Discount Rates – The BI-LO Center is offering GCS employees corporate rates for several upcoming events.  See the Group Discount Flyer for details. You must present your Employee Pass along with the form at the BI-LO Center Box Office to purchase tickets.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Rhonda Ratcliff, Group Sales Manager, 250-4952.

Love2Run 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, February 16, 10 am – GCS employees can register for the Love2Run 5K Run/Walk, to be held this Saturday at 10 am at the Imagine Center, by logging onto www.activecarolina.org and using the promo code IMAGINE for a special rate of $15 for two people. The race begins and ends at the Imagine Center, 635 Haywood Road, Greenville.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Jillian Wells, Facility Director, 864-770-1791.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, AT&T U-verse 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:

How to make regular exercise….regular!  First, consider how lucky you are to be able to exercise in the first place.  Sometimes the motivation is in perspective.  Second, consider scheduling your exercise by writing it into your daily calendar.  Some people who have regular exercise routines maintain their commitment to exercise either every morning or every evening after work.  Third, make your regular exercise something to look forward to; is it fun and exciting?  And last, reach out for support from others.  To stick to a regular exercise program we need the encouragement of others.

Hydrate!  It’s important!  Here are three reasons to drink a glass of water before each meal: 1) to lose weight; 2) to improve skin; 3) to improve the workings of the digestive system.  Water is an essential nutrient to our bodies.  Becoming dehydrated is very dangerous.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

Monday, February 18 — Presidents’ Day Holiday (12-Month Employee Holiday)

Thursday, February 21— Interim Progress Reports

Thursday, February 21 — Financial Aid Night, Woodmont High, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 22— GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarship Applications due to Student’s Guidance Counselor

Thursday, February 28 — Financial Aid Night, Berea High, 6:30 p.m.