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GSCS
ELEMENTARY
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
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ANNE STREET
ELEMENTARY
Anne Street's Counselor
Ayrica Crawford and
Instructional Support
Personnel Shirley Ali are recognized as our Employees of the Month. They work tirelessly to meet the various needs of our students.
ATKINSON
ELEMENTARY Atkinson would like to
recognize our kindergarten
team of Susan Hardwick, Letitia Brownlee, Antoinette Huguley and Stephanie Tyler as the Employees of the Month. The kindergarten team is leading the way in teaching writing to their students. The collaboration they exhibit as a team is evident in their writing instruction and student work. The students in kindergarten are blessed to have this group of teachers helping to build the foundation for their learning. BEAVERBROOK ELEMENTARY
Dinette King is the Employee
of the Month atBeaverbrook. Dinette is a paraprofessional
in a Kindergarten class. She is very helpful and dedicated to all the students in our school. The classroom teacher she works with is constantly boasting about how wonderful Dinette is with their students.
She is always willing to assist wherever and whenever needed. We are fortunate to have her at Beaverbrook.
COWAN ROAD ELEMENTARY
CRE's Employee of the Month is Charon Amerine! She is always pleasant in the front office and highly organized! She is willing to help get any job done and is always efficient.
CRESCENT ELEMENTARY
Crescent's Employees of
the Month are Amy Daniels,
Kaye Reaves and Vera Spencer. This 2nd grade team helped organize our Crescent Cares Veggie Program. EVERY child brings one vegetable every Tuesday to be washed, sorted, weighed and cut. With fabulous volunteer help, we transport all these fresh veggies
to Abundant Life. This is
students engaged in REAL WORLD learning with a purpose.
FUTRAL ROAD
ELEMENTARY
Crystal Long is the Futral
Road Elementary Employee of
the Month for October. She has truly stepped up to the plate this year in second grade. She is taking advantage of instructional strategies gained through grade level professional development
and pushing her students to achieve high expectations. Her attitude is infectious as she strives to keep her students engaged through high level questioning and problem solving.
JACKSON ROAD
ELEMENTARY
Counselor Tiffiany Simmons
and 5th Grade Teacher Emma Horne are the Employees of the Month for JRE. Tiffiany has worked very hard to get to
know the students and teachers. She has stepped in
to create awesome student recognition programs and has
a warm smile and kind word to say to everyone. Emma is in her 2nd year of teaching and has worked very hard this
year to meet the needs of
all her students. She has made a commitment to professional development and is energetic,
fun and encouraging.
JORDAN HILL
ELEMENTARY
The Employee of the Month
for Jordan Hill is our secretary, Nora Eason. Nora has worked
long hours and extremely hard trying to get all of our FTE issues corrected and entered. She has done all of this while taking care of her day-to-day responsibilities and filling in as the nurse when necessary. She also takes care of me and keeps me on track.
Thanks Nora!
MOORE ELEMENTARY
Moore Elementary would like recognize Counselor LaTricia Bennett for her hard work and dedication. She has been instrumental in facilitating our Quality Character
Communities (QC�) which was implemented as a component
of our PBIS program. Her
positive, upbeat personality is contagious as she motivates students and teachers.
MORELAND ROAD ELEMENTARY
MRE's Employees of the Month are Nina Ogletree, Kellan Harwood, Christy Whitson and Christy King. These third grade teachers recently completed a unit on ancient Greece and had wonderful activities to go along with it. They had an Olympic Parade of Nations around the school in togas, actual Olympic Games and Greek night for the parents which included dance renditions and readings about the Gods and Goddesses. The student projects included pottery, informational posters and photos. The teachers were very involved with all of the activities and made ancient Greece come to life for their students! They went above and beyond and made Moreland Road look great! Thanks for all of your hard work to make this a successful unit.
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ANYTIME IS TEE TIME TO GSCS PARTNERS IN ED... EVEN IN THE RAIN!
The 14th annual PIE Golf Tournament was a great success with over 30 teams and raising over $20,000 to benefit GSCS teachers and students!
1st Place Team
Bicker's Consulting Group/Eagle Canyon Wine
2nd Place Team
Southern Credit Union
3rd Place Team
Nicci's Pizza
SHOUT OUT to the GSCS schools that participated...
Futral Road Elem.
Jackson Road Elem.
Jordan Hill Elem.
Kennedy Road Middle
Mainstay Academy
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SHS 2ND ANNUAL SCARECROW COMPETITION
Nov. 5, 2015 at 6PM
Theme: "Take a Look,
It's in a Book!
Click HERE for the online participation form.
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GRIFFIN CHORAL ARTS PRESENTS
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 PM
Griffin Auditorium $15 General Admission
Click HERE to view poster.
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GSCS DUAL ENROLLMENT
MEETING
Nov. 17, 2015
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Griffin Auditorium
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 Last week over one hundred local supporters of public education participated in the annual Partners in Education golf tournament. Despite a persistent misty rain that fell on and off during the day, the tournament was an unquestioned success. Both from the standpoint of the participants, some of whom posted excellent scores, and PIE in terms of financial impact. Funds raised from the tournament go back into our schools. The classroom grants many of you applied for in recent weeks are funded from the tournament. When you have the opportunity, please express your appreciation for the support shown by our Partners.
Another important topic on the table is consideration of the 2016-17 school calendar. You should have received an email earlier this week with a link to provide your input on the options under review. No final decisions have been made. In fact, the Board of Education wants your comments. Survey results are not viewed as "votes" in the classic sense but rather as feedback to help them form their ultimate decision. Survey results will be shared at the November BOE meeting. Please take the time to share your thoughts.
I have seen a lot of amazing instruction in our classrooms this year. The first nine weeks have been good, leaving the remainder of the year with a good base. Thanks for all you do for our students.
Enjoy your break!
Jim Smith
Superintendent
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Click HERE to view the October 6, 2015,
Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting briefs.
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| | Vietnam Veteran, David Baugh, was presented with his High School Diploma. |
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| | Joyce Villiers from Jackson Road Elem. was named the GSCS MVP for Sept. 2015. |
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| 2016-17 CALENDAR OPTIONS & INPUT |
 At its October 6 meeting, the Board of Education heard a presentation on calendar options for 2016-17.
Click HERE to view calendar options.
Please give us your input at this link.
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NEW GSCS STRATEGIC PLAN, MISSION, VISION & BELIEFS
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 At its October 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved the new 2016-2021 strategic plan, mission, vision and beliefs for GSCS.
Vision: The vision of the Griffin-Spalding County School System is to be an agent of change,transforming our students into future-ready learners and contributing members of society.
Mission: The mission of the Griffin-Spalding County School System is to empower students to graduate college and career ready.
We Believe:
- effective and invested staff have a great impact on student learning.
- all students will learn.
- in a safe and secure environment for our schools.
- in continuous improvement.
- students find success when schools are effective, families are involved and communities are engaged.
- all stakeholders are accountable in/for the education of our students.
- a quality public education can transform individuals and communities.
* New materials are being produced and will be distributed to schools. Stay tuned for more information.
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GSCS RECOGNIZES OCTOBER 2015 AS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH
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 The month of October is
"National Principals Month" and
is dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions of our school principals. On October 6, 2015, the Griffin Spalding Board of Education adopted a resolution in support of National Principals Month. They resolved to recognize and commend Griffin-Spalding principals for their continued service to our staff, students and families.
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GEORGIA SCHOOL PERSONNEL SURVEY
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 The Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS) is modeled after the student health survey and includes 31 questions. The GSPS is for all certified and classified staff members who work at least 50 percent of the day in a school. At least 75% of certified and classified staff members must participate in the survey for credit in the School Climate Star Rating. The survey is accessible using a computer, tablet or smartphone. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia School Personnel Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The URL address for the Georgia School Personnel Survey is posted below.
Georgia School Personnel Survey: |
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"I'M SO GLAD I LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE OCTOBERS."
~ L.M. Montgomery,
Anne of Green Gables
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2016 OPEN ENROLLMENT
OCT. 19 - NOV. 6 |
* SHBP Rates and Decision Guides have been posted on our benefits website at www.mygscsbenefits.com.
* An Informational video will be posted on our benefits website before Open Enrollment begins.
State Health: NO changes in Vendors. NO rate increases except for HDHP. If you do not make changes, your current coverage will roll-over to 2016. Flex Spending: Up to a balance of $500 in your account will roll-over to 2016; however, your enrollment will not. You must re-enroll annually. Contribution amounts are from $300 up to $2,550 annually. Shared Savings Incentive: Currently enrolled? You must re-enroll. Not enrolled? If you are a classified employee currently enrolled in medical coverage through State Health and you decline coverage during this open enrollment, you may be eligible for the Shared Savings Program. Applications will be sent out during the open enrollment.
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FLEX SPENDING:
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STATE HEALTH:
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1. Self-Enrollment:
* Go to benefits website
* Click on "My Benefits"
* Click on "Supplemental Enrollment Here"
* Click on "first time user"
* Fill in your personal info. and click "find my record"
* Set up your username and password and begin enrollment
* Make selections and a confirmation will be emailed to you
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1. Self-Enrollment:
* Go to benefits website
* Click on "My Benefits"
* Click on "State Health Enrollment Here"
* Log in with username and password (first-time users will have to register with registration code SHBP-GA)
* Make selections and print confirmation.
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Call the Flex Spending Customer Care Line at
1-877-422-3312
| 2. Phone Enrollment: Call the SHBP Customer Care Line at
1-800-610-1863 |
* Save all confirmation pages for your records |
OPEN ENROLLMENT POINTS TO CONSIDER
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 * FOR EMPLOYEES RETIRING AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR:
If you currently are not on State Health, in order to carry State Health insurance through retirement, you must go through open enrollment and elect coverage this year. If you fail to do so, you will never have an opportunity to get on State Health once you have retired.
* FOR EMPLOYEES WHO CURRENTLY PAY A SMOKING SURCHARGE: If you plan to keep your current coverage and have quit smoking this year, go through the open enrollment portal and answer the tobacco questions to stop paying the surcharge.
* REGARDING HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLANS: This is the only plan with a slight rate increase and changes. Beginning Jan. 1, 2016 the entire family deductible no longer has to be met before benefits are payable. For more details, refer to the 2016 Decision Guide posted on our benefits website.
* REGARDING WELLNESS CREDITS: In the past, wellness credits would only roll over if you stayed with the same vendor. In 2016, all wellness credits will roll over and transfer between Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health Care. The deadline to submit 2015 incentives to SHBP is Dec.15, 2015. Rollover credits will appear on your account by April 2016.
* FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WILL MAKE CHANGES DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT: If you plan to make changes, I recommend going through the portal instead of the call center. In the enrollment system click "Let us help you decide" and enter your medical information. State Health will compare all plans and let you know which plan will save you the most money.
* FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY: If you are interested in enrolling in the Shared Savings Program for 2016, please contact Kathy Gossett in HR for more information.
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| GALILEO PASSWORD |
New password: negate 
Valid: 8/04/2015 - 01/05/2016
GALILEO Homepage:
GALILEO Kids' Page:
http://kids.galileo.usg.edu
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| PIE TEACHER TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN OCT. 1-30, 2015! |
 Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education is offering scholarships for up to $1,000 each to GSCS teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field.
To qualify, applicants should:
- Have at least one year of service as a certified employee at GSCS.
- Complete the online application at www.gspie.org between Oct. 1 -30, 2015.
Recipients must:
- Provide 2015 grades and a tuition receipt (or loan statement) for reimbursement up to $1,000 (Must scan and attach with application).
* Grades and tuition receipt must be from the same semester. - Agree, upon completion of certification or degree, to serve as a teacher or administrator in the Griffin-Spalding County School System for at least one year if offered a position.
- Remain in good academic standing while receiving scholarship funding by maintaining passing grades and a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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| NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK |
It's National School Lunch Week and the theme is School Lunch Snapshot! Check out these snapshots of how GSCS celebrated NSLW.
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WITH FLU SEASON APPROACHING... REMEMBER TO DEBUG YOUR DESK!
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 According to recent reports, as many as 283 species of bacteria can thrive in ordinary office dust, including nasty streptococcus (strep throat) and staphylococcus aureus (which can lead to MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant staph infection). Wipe down your workstation, keyboard and phone regularly with a disinfectant such as Formula 409 Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner or Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner.
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