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MIDDLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Carver Road's employee of the Month is Antoinette Richter. Ms. Richter has been instrumental in promoting the school's STEM program with Georgia Tech through our technology classes. Her dedication to education and the program has been a valuable asset to Carver Road. She is greatly appreciated!
COWAN ROAD MIDDLE
Cowan Road Middle School would like to recognize our athletic department, coaches, and student athletes for working hard throughout the school year to develop their craft. Also for focusing on the fact that our athletes are students first and that academic achievement is the first priority!
KENNEDY ROAD MIDDLE
KRMS would like to recognize Maury Leach as the Employee of the Month. Mrs. Leach is the epitome of a team player. She goes above and beyond to assist when and where ever needed. She always has a pleasant attitude and is a great representation of Cougar P.R.I.D.E. Thank you Mrs. Leach for all of your hard work!
REHOBOTH ROAD MIDDLE
RRMS would like to recognize Candace Peek as the Employee of the Month. As the secretary, she does so much that I almost can't express my gratitude. She is the behind the scenes person working to ensure that teachers, faculty, and administrative staff stay on target and get things done. She keeps order in a sometimes chaotic setting. She is efficient, effective, organized and most dependable. More than anything she is kind, a great listener and never complains. Candace gets very little thanks for all that she does. She has been a blessing to this school!
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CONGRATS TO ALL OUR NUTRITION AWARD RECIPIENTS!
Highest Adult Participation
Moreland Road Elem.
Lowest Plate Cost
GHS & Moore Elem.
Highest Lunch Participation
Beaverbrook & Atkinson Elem.
Highest Breakfast Participation
Jackson Rd., Atkinson & Moore Elem.
Nutrition Assistant of the Year
Carol Middlebrooks - A.Z.K
USDA Silver Spatula
Crescent Elem.
Head Cashier of the Year
Dianne Knight - Anne St. Elem.
Manager of the Year
Reba Ellis - Moore Elem.
Silver Spoon Employee of the Year
Linda Webb - Orrs Elem.
ABCD Award (Above & Beyond Call of Duty)
Barry Boggs
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RRMS TEACHERS GOT TRASHED TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST CANCER
RRMS Relay For Life team
held their first "Trash the Teacher" fundraiser this year. The teachers brought in the
"trash" for the students to use (ketchup, salad dressing, eggs, canned food, eggs, flour, syrup, etc.). Students paid $1 per cup or per egg and chose which teacher to "trash". They made over $300 in 45 minutes!
The RRMS 8th grade teachers that participated were:
Diane Ahmann
Derrick Ayers
Raye Aragon
Sandra Holloman
Rebecca Smith
Shannon Thompson
& Lynn Akin
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MAY 5-30 (M-F)
8 AM - 4 PM
MAY 22
8 AM - 6 PM
PARENT SERVICE CENTER
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GSCS RFL SPIRIT STICK WINNERS
1st Place:
Jackson Road Wildcats
2nd Place:
Moreland Road Mustangs
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SHREDDING REMINDER
 Please box up items not on the Records Retention Schedule that need to be shredded and take them to the Enrichment Center Cafeteria June 9 - 12. Let's get a clean start to summer!
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UPCOMING GSCS GRADUATION
EVENTS:
June 4, 2014 - 7 p.m. Baccalaureate
First Assembly of God
June 6, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. A.Z. Kelsey Graduation Griffin Auditorium June 6, 2014 - 8 a.m. Spalding High Grauation Memorial Stadium
June 7, 2014 - 9 a.m.
Griffin High Graduation
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Happy Memorial Day everybody!
I hope while reading this message you are enjoying your weekend with family and friends as we reflect on Memorial Day and what it represents. I accept Memorial Day as a time to be thankful for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may continue to enjoy this country. I am extremely thankful to them and their families.
As I think about this week's events, I realize that I am thankful for many things. Earlier this week, Bus # 07-85 was hit from behind and I am very thankful that all of the students onboard are safe. In looking at a picture of the accident, I see the severity and what could have been a much worse situation.
I am thankful that the other driver in the accident is now on the road to recovery. I am thankful for our bus driver, Stephanie Harker, and the actions she took. I am thankful that our transportation department responded and followed all appropriate procedures. This situation reiterates the point that everyone's role at GSCS is important. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting transportation in their efforts to provide service that is safe, compliant and reliable.
I am thankful that once Moreland Road principal, Stan Mangham, was informed about the accident he went to the scene immediately to help manage the situation. I am thankful to Stan and assistant principal, Tabitha Lawrence, for contacting all of the student's parents in a timely manner to help alleviate their fears. I am also thankful that the parents accepted the information and continue entrusting us with their children.
I am thankful for our local law enforcement and emergency responders for being there to address the situation in a professional manner.
I am thankful that central office employees, Jim Smith, Donna Parks, Sheila Mincey, Ashley Crawford and Licia Evans responded as part of our emergency action plan.
It is easy to allow a situation like this to get out of hand and disrupt everything. I am thankful to all GSCS teachers and staff for not allowing that to happen and for keeping the focus on student learning.
Most of all, I am thankful to my Lord and Savior for the traveling mercies provided this week for our students. I hope He continues to provide those for you and yours as you enjoy this Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks everyone and have a great weekend.
Curtis
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 PATTERSON NAMED GSCS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
The Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education named Sharlene Patterson as the 2014-15 assistant superintendent for the Griffin-Spalding County School System. Patterson comes to the Griffin-Spalding County School System from the Fayette County School System, where she has been employed since 2001. During that time she served as the assistant principal at Sandy Creek High School for four years, principal at Fayette Middle School for eight years and is concluding her first year as principal of Rising Star Middle School. Patterson's accomplishments during her career with Fayette County schools were varied and extensive. She implemented, monitored and led school improvement efforts to continuously meet and exceed the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) requirements. She led Fayette Middle School to receive the award of Georgia Title 1 Distinguished School for seven consecutive years and the 2011 National Title 1 Distinguished School. Patterson implemented a variety of programs within her schools for increased student achievement and also developed school-wide character education programs. Read more... |
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DOE HONORS GSCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
The annual Georgia Teacher of the Year banquet held at the Georgia International Convention Center on Friday, May 16. This annual luncheon is held to congratulate and recognize all of the Teachers of the Year and announce the 2015 Georgia
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Aragon with state superintendent John Barge.
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Teacher of the Year.
GSCS Teacher of the Year, Raye Aragon at Rehoboth Middle, was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education and presented with a certificate, a gift bag and free passes for her and 50 of her students to attend the Georgia Aquarium.
Amanda Miliner, a fourth grade teacher from Miller Elementary in Warner Robins, was named the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year. As Georgia Teacher of the Year, Miliner will serve as an advocate for public education in Georgia.
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 GALILEO PASSWORD Old password: pardon New password: treetop (passwords must be entered in all lowercase characters) Password valid: 05/17/2014 - 08/31/2014 GALILEO Homepage: http://www.galileo.usg.edu GALILEO Kids' Page: http://kids.galileo.usg.edu |
 ATTENTION SCHOOLS: STUDENT NEEDING TRANSPORTATION
The deadline for entering our student's transportation needs for the next year is coming soon. Your help will ensure that our students and stakeholders experience a smooth start to the 2014-15 school year. Ask your principal.
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 FUTURE PLANS FOR GSCS STUDENTS
Did you know that GSCS participates in My College Options post-secondary planning program? So far, students in our district have reported:- 22.5% plan to pursue a Science, Technology, Engineering,
or Math (STEM) career versus 25.5% nationally. - 39.4% will be the first in their families to attend college.
- 93.5 plan to attend a four-year institution.
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 IMPORTANT INFO.
CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES SS# Printouts Beginning August 1, 2014, the Social Security Administration will no longer provide Social Security number printouts from the local field offices. To get proof of your Social Security number...Complete an application and provide Social Security with the original, required documentation. Take or mail those documents to your local Social Security office or card center. For additional information, including the application and list of require documents, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber or call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
Benefit Verification Letters
Beginning October 1, 2014, the Social Security Administration will no longer provide benefit verification letters in their offices.
To get a benefit verification letter... Get on online instantly with a "my Social Security" account. To create an account visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.You can also call the toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 to request your benefit verification letter by mail within 5-7 business days.
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LIVING IN MAY
Excerpt from a poem by Vicki Davis, Cool Cat Teacher Blog
Lord, let me teach through May
not just biding time all day!
Each day is a gift
as is each precious one.
This may be my last chance
to reach someone!
Lord, please let me teach through May!
Lord, let me live in May
sharing knowledge all the way
Enjoying the ride and laughing a lot
Cause in this school year
May's all I've got!
I really want to leave my mark
to fan the flame and kindle a spark!
For as I use each second of time
I make a deposit in their mind.
It is now, when I unselfishly give
that now, in May,
I truly live!
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HEALTHY LIVING: GET YOUR VITAMIN D FROM THE SUN
 While you're catching some rays this summer, get your vitamin D.
Did you know that vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin,
can help with depression and insomnia?
Research also suggests that vitamin D may also play a role in reducing your risk of multiple sclerosis, decreasing your chance of developing heart disease and helping to reduce your likelihood of developing the flu.
Just 15 - 20 minutes in the sun daily is all it takes to get your dose.
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STATE HEALTH DATA ISSUES
State Health implemented a new portal in August, 2013. Since the implementation, State Health has experienced data issues that affect our active employees, retirees, terminated employees and employees who have transferred from other school systems in Georgia. GSCS HR is responsive within the limits of what we can control. State Health will not deal with anyone other than the affected party on some issues. Please see the guidance on the appropriate place for results.
Contact State Health at 1-800-610-1863 for the following types of issues:
- To declare a qualifying event. This can also be handled through the new portal on our benefits website: www.mygscsbenefits.com
- To Resolve "Pending" status for the qualifying event, you must submit the required documentation (copies of: birth certificate, marriage license, social security cards, credible coverage letters for gain/loss of coverage, etc.) When submitting the documentation, please write your social security number on each document. Fax the supportive documentation to 1-866-828-4796
- To Report that you received a health insurance card and you did not elect coverage for 2014
Contact Blue Cross Blue Shield if you did not receive a new insurance card for self and/or dependents:
- To request a card call 1-855-641-4862 -OR-
- To print a temporary card go to the bcbsga.com link from our benefits website above where you will register using your Social Security Number as your member number
We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. It is our goal to provide excellent customer service to all GSCS employees. However, we ask for your understanding of these issues which are outside our control that are causing the bulk of these problems. We appreciate your patience in working with our office as we go through this temporary trial.
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MAIN STREET PLAYERS THANKS EDUCATORS WITH SPECIAL OFFER
Main Street Players would like to offer teachers and GSCS staff members discounted tickets for their upcoming production of Mama Won't Fly. Bring your GSCS I.D. badge on Sunday, June 1, show time is 3 PM, and get a discounted ticket at $10.00 (tickets usually run $15-$20). Call 770-229-9916 to make a reservation and pay when you arrive. Main Street Players appreciate all those who work with our children!
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Laura Beaber, Editor
GSCS Communications and Partnerships Department
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