COMMUNICATOR
SYSTEM-WIDE NEWS FOR GSCS EMPLOYEES
December 2-9, 2016
In This Issue
PAYROLL REMINDER

Pay day this month is December 16. The next pay day will be January 31, 2017. Budget wisely.
TEACHER RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS
null The upcoming Teachers Retirement Workshop is scheduled for February 14, 2017 in the GSCS Learning Center. The one-on-one sessions will be held on February 15th and 16th. You can register online by following the instructions below. Due to the massive responses in the past, TRS has requested that the one-on-one sessions be open only to those TRS members who are planning on retiring between one and three years from now. All who are interested in the workshop are invited to register.
 
The registration goes live only for GSCS employees on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. After the first of the year, it will be open to all of Georgia, so do not delay in getting registered.
 
To register for either event, follow these easy steps:

1. Visit www.trsga.com

2. Click on "Account Log-in" at the top of the page

3. Click on "Active Member Login" (If you experience difficulty logging in, you will need to contact TRS directly at 404-352-6500, as HR does not have access to your personal account.
4. Click "VIEW"
5. Look under "I WANT TO" and click on "Appointment/Event Registration"
6. Click on "Statewide Events/Appts" (there is NO event code, just search for our school system)
7. Click "Register" (once you have registered, you should receive a confirmation email)
SOUTH METRO ATLANTA GATAPP INFORMATION SESSION
On Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., the Griffin Regional Educational Service Agency will conduct the South Metro Atlanta GaTAPP (Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy) Information Session at Griffin RESA located at 440 Tilney Avenue in Griffin, Georgia.

Click HERE to view the flyer.

EGOGIG EXHIBIT AT COMS 
Check out the AMP-IT-UP news story and video showcasing the EGOGIG Ocean Discovery Zone exhibit at Cowan Road Middle School in October.

JRE 5TH ANNUAL 5K RESOLUTION RUN
Jackson Road Elementary will be having their annual resolution run January 7, 2017.

Click HERE for the registration form.
Click HERE to register online. 
"LET US REMEMBER THAT, AS MUCH HAS BEEN GIVEN US, MUCH WILL BE EXPECTED FROM US, AND THAT TRUE HOMAGE COMES FROM THE HEART AS WELL AS THE LIPS, AND SHOWS ITSELF IN DEEDS."

~ Theodore Roosevelt
HOLIDAY TIPS
Click HERE for ten holiday shopping and spending tips to save time and money.

Click HERE for  12 Ways of Shopping Safely & Staying 
Cybertheft-free. 

Click HERE and learn how to light up the holidays safely and efficiently with tips from Georgia Power.

Click HERE for holiday travel tips. 
HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
A.Z. KELSEY ACADEMY
AZK Middle School Math Teacher Tina Moore
Ms. Moore has been able to build positive relationships with her students. She also works well with her team of teachers and is always willing to be of assistance.   Ms. Moore has been a great addition to A.Z. Kelsey.

GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL
GHS Secretary Twanya Frazier and Social Studies Teacher Christopher Bailey
Twanya Frazier is positive, professional and dedicated. She is always eager to assist the teachers and staff of GHS and help keep everyone on track. Ms. Frazier is the epitome of service to others and is the heart and soul of the building!
Christopher Bailey is always willing to help new teachers and colleagues. He is patient and respectful with his students and he holds them to high expectations. Mr. Bailey daily represents our core beliefs of excellence, accountability, respect and service and we are proud to have him at GHS!

SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL
SHS Head Coach Nick Davis and Assistant Coaches Alan Duff, Grant Myers, Josh Coffey, Mario Gilbert, Will Jeffcoat, Kenny Barrow, Chip Stanford, Greg Williams and Dexter Jester
Nick Davis and his coaching staff have once again delivered Jaguar fans a stellar season of heart-stopping football. With its highs and lows that took our breath away, the season brought opportunities for learning and growth. More important than field goals and touchdowns are the life lessons that Coach Davis and his staff continue to impress upon the young men that play for them. Jags are constantly reminded that hard work and leadership will take you places that talent alone cannot. Long after the Friday night lights have burned out, the legacy of The Jag Nation will not be the number of games that were won, but the number of men that were made. We salute Coach Davis and his awesome staff!! Go Jags! 
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH PL AT GRIFFIN RESA!  

Click HERE for the January 2017 RESA professional learning class list for teachers, administrators & paraprofessionals.

GaDOE UPDATES

Click HERE to view the Fall 2016 GaDOE Updates newsletter.
SHS SONGS OF WINTER CONCERT
GSCS DISCOUNT HAWKS TICKETS

UNITED WAY HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WAREHOUSE SALE 
December 10-21, 2016
14230 Lochridge Blvd., Suite A
Convington, GA 30014

For more information click HERE to view the flyer.
 Click HERE for our non-discrimination statement.

* The Communicator is edited using the AP Stylebook 2010 edition.

Laura Beaber, Editor 
GSCS Communications and Partnerships Department 
770-229-3700 
www.spalding.k12.ga.us