August 14, 2015                                                 ebulletinboard Archive

ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates in August - May (except during extended holidays) to all employees to inform you about events, workshops and other matters of interest.  Principals and other location supervisors should post one copy for employees who do not have e-mail.  Editions are archived for reference.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

Target Field Trip Grant – The Target Foundation offers $700 field trip grants for K-12 classrooms. For additional information, click here. Deadline: September 30, 2015. Audience: K-12 Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

P. Buckley Moss Foundation – Foundation offers grants for up to $1,000 for projects that integrate the arts into educational programs. Effective projects will use visual arts as a learning tool during the 2016-17 school year. The online application and a list of previously awarded projects are available here. Deadline: September, 30, 2015. Audience: K-12 Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Whole Kids School Garden Grant – The Whole Foods Foundation provides grants of $2,000 to K-12 schools for the development and maintenance of school-based gardens. Click here after September 1 to access the online application. Deadline: October 31, 2015. Audience: K-12 Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

PRE-K5 TEACHERS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Grant – Pre-K5 teachers are eligible to apply for $2,000 professional development grants to expand their knowledge of mathematics instruction. Participants must be a member of NCTM and have at least 3 years’ experience in teaching math. Visit NCTM for additional information on how to apply. Deadline: Postmarked by November 6, 2015. Audience: Pre-K5 Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE TEACHERS

Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant – The Herb Society of America is offering four window sill herb gardens and five $200 grants for outdoor herb gardens. Grants include supplies and/or funding for pots, soil, seeds, youth-sized tools, and educational materials. Click here to access the online application. Deadline: October 1, 2015. Audience: Elementary and Middle Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Public Education Partners (PEP) - PEP is awarding grants up to $2,000 to support high school, STEM-related classroom projects. Funding includes materials, professional development, and/or technology required for the successful implementation of the project. Teachers from any content area can apply, but the project must be related to one or more STEM fields. The online application and criteria can be located by clicking here. Deadline: September 1, 2015. Audience: High School Teachers. Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Annual Safety/Ethics Training for All Employees – Employees are required to view assigned safety training videos including the District’s employee/social media ethics video. The entire course material should be viewed and applicable quizzes taken. Employees should access the courses by using the Google Chrome browser, clicking on the Employee Portal and clicking on Safety Training. After logging in, employees will see the required courses; be aware that all courses are scheduled for completion Friday, September 18. Your location’s designated Safety Administrator is responsible for assisting with access or viewing issues, monitoring progress, and notifying employees about incomplete courses. Audience: All Location Supervisors, Safety Administrator, All Employees. Contact: Tina Carr, Finance, 355-1183.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Employee Discount Program and Free Admission to Events (Benefits Available Throughout the Year; Photo ID Required) - GCS employees can use their school/district photo ID to receive discounts from local businesses through the Golden Apple Rewards Employee Discount Program and for free admittance to school-sponsored events. Effective 2014-15, printed employee passes are longer provided. Discounts with local businesses are listed in the Employee Discount booklet that is distributed in January for that calendar year’s discounts. The booklet is also posted in the Employee section of the GCS website and is online at www.goldenapplerewards.com. Participating businesses are also highlighted throughout the year in employee e-newsletters.
Employees may also attend school-sponsored events free of charge. School-sponsored events are defined as: regular season athletic games and matches, District athletic tournaments such as the Christmas Basketball Tournament, curriculum-related events open to the public such as band and chorus concerts, and Roper Mountain Science Center’s Second Saturdays and Starry Nights. (NOTE: Does not include athletic post-season play, non-curriculum related events such as pageants and events requiring advance ticket sales due to limited seating, and events held in schools that are not school sponsored.) Audience: All Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

Golden Apple Rewards Program – Your employee discounts are available at www.goldenapplerewards.com. The newest listings include Enclave Grandview Apartment Homes, Franklin American Mortgage Company, and Hardee’s. Remember, you can get updates delivered to your email by clicking Subscribe for Updates. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department 355-8874.

Gold’s Gym Educator Special – From August 17-31, GCS employees can join Gold’s Gym at 3245 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, with waived enrollment fee and can select from one of three corporate plans. More details on the flyer. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Cody Harrington, 336-404-3437.

Chico’s at Greenridge Back to School Event - Greenridge Chico’s will host a Back to School event on Thursday, August 20 from 4pm – 7pm. GCS employees will receive a discount of 50% off the highest priced item when you spend $100. Enjoy their in-store promotion, food, drink, raffles, giveaways and more. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Nancy Todaro.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Schools Channel (Charter Digital Channel 190, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, 24 hours a day, GCS homepage) – You can watch the Schools Channel live on the district website.  The link appears on the district homepage.  Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.

GCS YouTube Channel –  Click HERE to watch the latest from Greenville County Schools.  Contacts: Meredith Murray or Jeff Hoffman, Video Production Services, 452-0122.

CALENDAR

2015-16 Calendars—Student (English and Spanish) and Employee

Friday, August 14 — Professional Development Workday, Schools—Flex

Monday, August 17 — Professional Development Workday, Schools—Workday

Tuesday, August 18 — First Attendance Day for 4K—12

Monday September 7 – Labor Day (Holiday)