Keeping You Informed 
August 10, 2018
Welcome Back!
Big Discounts, Educator Savings & More
Just For WS/FCS
Our Community Partners Are Offering Great Deals - See Below!
The First Edition for 2018-19
Keeping You Informed is back! This first edition is all about you, full of discounts and back to school savings from community partners!
Remember, this weekly newsletter is meant to compile important information from the district in one easy to find place! The newsletter aims to keep you up-to-date on district news, information, announcements from the Administration Center, and important training sessions. It will also showcase unique things happening around the district. Last but not least, there's often fun, sometimes free, offerings just for you, our employees.
Back to School Savings
Flyer for Belk Discount Days
BELK Day Just for WS/FCS Employees
BELK in Hanes Mall is offering special hours, promotions, sales, door prizes and more for educators on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.

All WS/FCS employees are welcome.

Please enter BELK through the outside store doors facing Stratford Road.
Teacher Appreciation Day at the Transportation Museum
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Welcome Celebration for New Teachers
Welcome to WS/FCS! There are more than 430 new teachers in our district this year and those that have never taught before got a big welcome during the Core Academy earlier this week!

Bus Garage Staff Working on Bus
Summer means rest and relaxation for some but in Transportation their engines stay running all summer long!

Grants, Benefits, Training and More
Innovative Teaching Grants
Do you have a great idea for a classroom enhancement but no funds to pay for it? Apply for an Innovative Grant for Teaching through the Forsyth Educator Partnership!

The grants are designed to encourage, empower, and support teachers in many efforts.

Flexible Benefits Plan Open Enrollment
WS/FCS will continue to have Pierce Group Benefits/Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company as the flexible benefits plan provider.

All employees should take the upcoming opportunity to review the benefits offered under the cafeteria benefits program.  

Annual enrollment starts August 20 and runs through Nov. 15 . Click this link for more information on what you need to know to enroll!
All New Season of Community Wellness Events Just For You
It's time to get back in shape!! There many brand new opportunities to improve your health! Novant Health offers many ways to live well! Read more here!
COMING SOON!
Aug. 15 WS/FCS Employee Benefits Fair
@Career Center
Aug. 16 Teachers Report for 2018-19 School Year
Aug. 21 Middle School Open House
Aug. 22 High School Open House
Aug. 23 Elementary School Open House
Aug. 27 First Day of School
I hope you enjoy the last bit of summer! Rest up, the new year is just around the corner!
Brent Campbell
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer