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CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES OF
THE MONTH
Janice Jones
After-School Program Secretary
There are not enough words to describe what an asset Janice is to our school system. Janice works with parents, students and staff in our office and out
in the schools displaying
unsurpassed work ethic,
dependability and loyalty.
She reports to work every
day ready to conquer whatever challenge is placed before her.
She is gifted with a wide range of talents and uses those talents to make our school system a better place. She is a true
"Wonder Woman" and GSCS is very fortunate to have her as part of our team.
Superintendent's Secretary
Joanie does a great job
juggling around board meetings, tribunals, appointments, schedules
and everyday walk-in traffic from the public. She is always willing to stay late to complete work and is
always willing to help others
get things done that need
to be done. She is always professional, pleasant, patient and knowledgeable in her job. She is a TEAM PLAYER.
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CHALLENGE 24 WINNERS
4th Grade
Kaylee Bruce
Beaverbrook
5th Grade
Jarod David
Atkinson
6th Grade
Muhammad Bhatt
Carver Road Middle
7th Grade
Wesley Hancock
Rehoboth Road Middle
8th Grade
Sam Hart
Rehoboth Road Middle
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TWO LADY BEARS SELECTED FOR ALL-STAR GAME
Two of Griffin High School Lady Bears soccer players have been selected to play in the 2015 DiVarsity.com Georgia Soccer Coaches Association Georgia High School Soccer All-Star Game.
Emily Betsill, a midfielder, and Madison Weems, a forward, will represent the Lady Bears. Together, they helped lead the Lady Bears to a 12-6 (7-4 region 4-AAAA) record in 2015. The Lady Bears finished tied for fourth in the region, their best finish since 2010.
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 We are rapidly coming to the end of another school year when all of the hard work done since August is recognized. Honors programs, band and chorus concerts, graduation exercises, etc. represent the culmination of a successful year. Both students and staff deserve to celebrate. Enjoy these moments. On another note, we are continuing work on the FY16 school system budget. Thankfully, the General Assembly and Governor included funding to restore a portion of the austerity cuts that we have experienced over the past thirteen years. This additional funding allowed us to move forward with conducting a salary study of the classified, certified and administrative pay scales. The purpose of the study is to research ways to reestablish the competitive balance and structure of our salaries after several years of no or small pay increases. Our consultant obtained information from neighboring and similar size school districts as well as data on private employment practices related to certain jobs not specific to school districts. I view this process as part of a long-term plan to support our recruitment and retention efforts. Of course, the budget will ultimately determine how much we are able to modify the salary schedules. As work progresses, I will keep you informed. Finally, I want to highlight an event from last week. Jackie Summerville from Orrs Elementary was honored as the GSCS Teacher of the Year during the Georgia Teacher of the Year luncheon in Atlanta. Around 150 Teachers of the Year from across the state were present. Each was recognized by State Superintendent Richard Woods for being an outstanding example of dedication to students. A special thank you to Jackie for being an exceptional educator and for representing GSCS so well! Only two weeks left in the 2014-15 school year. Enjoy them!
Jim Smith
Interim Superintendent
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| | Orrs Assistant Principal Shavon Beckett, 2015 GSCS Teacher of the Year Jackie Summerville & Interim Superintendent Jim Smith at the Georgia Teacher of the Year recognition luncheon. |
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GSCS RETIREES LA FIESTA!
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| | The annual GSCS retirement fiesta was held on May 12 to recognize and celebrate GSCS retiring employees. Pictured (L-R): Cowan Road Elementary retirees: Teressa Willis, Becky Harper, Avis Ferguson & Nancy Colvin. |
 
Click HERE to view the list of all 2015 GSCS retiring employees. |
 2015 CCRPI WEBINARS Message from Melissa Fincher, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent for Assessment & Accountability for the Georgia Department of Education In an effort to assist districts and schools, the Accountability Division is pleased to announce a series of webinars which will provide information on the 2015 CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index). The webinars will cover all aspects of the CCRPI, including data sources, data calculations, and scoring. You are encouraged to participate in all of the webinars, as your schedule permits, given each one will cover a different topic. Click HERE for more details and to view schedule. |
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WHAT DO COMMUNITY AND STAFF MEMBERS WANT IN THE NEXT SUPERINTENDENT?
 The Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education asked that question in a survey during their superintendent search. Board members reviewed the input as part of their applicant review. About 900 people responded.
Willing to listen, willing to make tough decisions and an ability to improve student achievement topped the list. But what really mattered? Honesty and high ethical and moral standards.
GSCS employees were asked for input on the same characteristics. In addition, staff indicated the importance of willing to admit problems and mistakes, ability to attract and retain high quality teachers and staff and a strong work ethic.
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"GOOD ACTIONS GIVE STRENGTH TO OURSELVES AND INSPIRE GOOD ACTIONS IN OTHERS."
~ PLATO
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SIT UP STRAIGHT...MAY IS NATIONAL CORRECT POSTURE MONTH
 Poor posture can cause more problems than you may think. When you slouch, you add more stress to your muscles and joints, which in turn can lead to arthritis and degeneration in your joints. It also impairs your breathing, depriving you of oxygen and making you more tired. It impedes circulation and even digestion, not to mention it has a negative effect on our attitudes.
ADVANTAGES OF GOOD POSTURE:
- Extra height - up to 3 inches of our natural body height can be lost with poor posture. With good posture, we can regain our full height.
- Fatigue Prevention - good posture means the body is using muscles more efficiently, meaning less energy is being spent keeping the body in position.
- Prevention of strains, back ache and muscular pain.
- Prevention of wear on the joints and less strain on the body's ligaments.
- Prevention of secondary complications such as arthritis and impairment of circulatory and digestive systems.
- Improved appearance - people with good posture, carry themselves in a more natural manner and generally look better than those whose posture is out of balance.
There's no better time than now to evaluate your own posture and find ways to improve it, after all, May is National Correct Posture Month, so sit up straight and click HERE to learn more about good posture.
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 PL CLASSES ARE JAMMING THIS JUNE AT GRIFFIN RESA! Click HERE to see if there's a tune you like. The 6th annual Griffin RESA/South Metro Area Summer Conference is June 8-9. Click HERE to view the conference brochure. |
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11TH ANNUAL JUNE JAM CELEBRATION
Come and enjoy food, live music and more at the 11th Annual June Jam! Hosted by Griffin Main Street and the Griffin Downtown Council, this FREE street festival will be held on June 6th in the new "Solomon Park" area located at 5th and Solomon Streets!
This year, June Jam will feature live performances by Baatin & Top Secret as well as the return of LadyCreech & The MainStreet Band.
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Communicator is edited using the AP Stylebook 2010 edition.
Laura Beaber, Editor
GSCS Communications and Partnerships Department
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