Quick Notes for October 2007

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)
Computer Learning Month
Crime Prevention Month
Diversity Awareness Month

  • 7-13     Fire Prevention Week
  • 8          Columbus Day
  • 15-19  National School Lunch Week
  • 21-27   America’s Safe Schools Week
  • 21-27   Red Ribbon Week
      • Red ribbons worn to show commitment to drug-free America
  • 27        Make a Difference Day
      • To encourage children, youth and adults to volunteer on behalf of their communities

Diversity Awareness Month
The diversity office is sponsoring several events during October to honor diversity month. Some of the events include guest speaker, Dr. Edwin J. Nichols, who will speak on October 24, from 6 p.m. until 8 pm. at Hairston Middle Amphitheater. The program is open to the community and employees.  Other diversity initiatives include the PowerGirls program with Bennett College for Women and diversity lectures planned for the future.

Look for dates, times and locations on GCSTV 2 regarding future events. For more information, please contact Monica Walker, diversity officer, at 370-3284.


National School Lunch Week - October 15-19
The National School Lunch Program began in 1946 as an effort to improve the health of the nation’s young people reporting to the military. Nationwide, 29 million children are served school lunch every day.  GCS serves approximately 52,000 lunches daily.  To read more about the importance of school meals, click here. For more information, please contact Cynthia Sevier, Director of Nutritional Services, at 370-3257.


America’s Safe School Week – Oct. 21-27
School safety has never been more important for GCS.  We have many dedicated folks who are committed to the safety and security of our students. Please make sure to thank your school resource officers and other staff who make a difference at GCS.

For more information, please contact Tony Scales, Program Administrator for School Safety, at 370-8995.

Charlotte Bobcats Give Back to Bluford Elementary

Charlotte Bobcats made a surprise visit recently to Bluford Elementary. Not only did the Bobcats spend time with the excited students but they also donated a reading corner to the school.  The Bobcats’ President, Fred Whitfield, is an alumnus of Bluford.

 

 


                                                        

 


Flu Shot Clinic Update
Flu shot clinics for GCS employees will start on Oct. 3 and will continued at various locations until November 15.  For more information and a complete listing of clinic locations, click here or call Patty Kinkade at 370-8092.

 

ORBIT Retirement System Goes “Live”
The Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System has implemented a new computer system called ORBIT (Online Retirement Benefits through Integrated Technology). As of October 1, employees can view personal information, account summary, account history and benefit estimates online.  Go to www.myncretirement.com for more information.  

A retirement seminar will be held on October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The seminar will take place in the PTA Room of the 712 N. Eugene Street central office.

 

2007 Magnet School Showcase
Attend the GCS magnet showcase on October 20 to learn about a world of opportunities available to students from pre-K to grade 12.  Magnet school themes range from communication and language immersion to technology and leadership.  It is important to offer various magnet themes because one size does not fit all when it comes to student learning styles.

At the showcase, GCS representatives will share how each particular theme benefits enrolled students and will respond to questions parents, guardians and students have about the theme.

Some questions that parents might have include:

What are magnet schools? 

  • Feature areas of specialization, like a theme or particular philosophy of teaching and learning
  • Attract students from across the district, who are transported by GCS
  • Eliminate, reduce or prevent minority group isolation

Why are magnet schools important?

  • Promote and maintain diversity
  • Improve academic achievement (i.e., meet challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards)
  • Provide a school choice for parents, guardians and students

For more information, please contact Tony Burks, II, Director of Magnet Schools, at 378-8832.

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