October 14, 2016                                              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

Nature Works Everywhere Grant – K-12 schools are eligible for grants of up to $2,000 to build, expand or revitalize school garden projects with an emphasis on building an urban green infrastructure. Projects must involve students in the design and implementation. Full directions for applying online, along with additional information, is available here. Deadline: October 31, 2016
Audience: K-12 educators. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113 or Whitney Hanna, 355-8874

Whole Kids Foundation Grants – Grants of $2,000 are available through the Whole Foods School Garden grant program. Funds can be used for new or existing gardens that engage students with the growing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Click here to access the online application. Deadline: October 31, 2016
Audience: K-12 educators.  Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.

Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grant – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is offering grants up to $3,000 for projects that combine mathematics and music to teach math to K-2 students. Teacher must be a member of NCTM. Equipment can be purchased with the grant but should not be the focus of the project. Click here for application criteria and the address for mailing applications. Deadline: November 4, 2016
Audience: K-2^nd grade. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Sponsor-a-Hive Grants – The Honeybee Conservancy is offering material grants to set up and maintain an  on-site bee sanctuary. Hives should be used to advance education across multiple academic areas and support local food initiatives.  Click here for more information. Deadline: November 11, 2016
Audience: Middle and High schools Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries – Libraries in K-12 schools are eligible for grants of up to $7,000 to expand, update, and diversify book and print collections in the library. Classrooms, classroom sets, collections in storage or on rolling carts are not eligible for funding. At least 85% of the applicant schools’ students must qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch. Click here for more information or to access the application. Deadline: December 2016
Audience: K-12 educators. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Duke Energy Match for Literacy & STEM Projects on DonorsChoose.org – K-12 teachers with classroom STEM projects designed to foster a growing interest in science and technology can earn up to $500 for project supplies. Interested educators should register and submit projects on www.donorschoose.org requesting investments of up to $250. Duke Energy will match, dollar-for-dollar, all donations made toward eligible STEM and literacy projects.
Audience: K-12 educators. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113 or Whitney Hanna, 355-8874

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

North Greenville University Educator Appreciation Day – NGU will host an Educator Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 5, 1:00 PM, during the game against Carson-Newman University. GCS employees may purchase tickets for $5.00 per family.  You can register for tickets here. There will be tents and tables set up to answer questions concerning NGU, the College of Education, the Graduate School and the College of Adult Professional Studies (CAPS).  Educators will be recognized at halftime. 
Audience: All Employees. Contact: Mark Aust, College of Education.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a Tony Award-winning performance about a teenager with an extraordinary brain, is coming to the Peace Center. GCS employees may purchase tickets in price levels 1 – 4 at a 15% discount for the performance on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Use promo code PCEDUCATOR.
Audience: All Employees. Contact: Michael Ciaccia, 679-9277.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – Friends of the Library will hold a Used Book Sale October 28-30 at the Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite E2, Across from Kohl’s. School employees are invited to shop on the VIP Preview night – Friday, October 28, 3-7pm. Sale dates for the public are Saturday, Oct 29, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, Oct 30, 1-5pm (all items 50% off.) 
Audience: All Employees. Contact:  Lee Turza, 527-9235.

Golden Apple Rewards - Check out the website at www.goldenapplerewards.com for the latest additions to the discount program. Recently added: Gold’s Gym, Greenville Fit Body Boot Camp, Highlands at Market Point, Keller Williams, Larkspur Pointe Apartment Homes, Links Apartment West End, Marshall Orthodontics, Wood”RUFF”  Pet Resort and Spa. 
Audience: All Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, 355-8874.

MISCELLANEOUS

Academics Newsletters - The October Academic Newsletters (Secondary and Elementary) can be found at the links below. Please remember you must sign in to Google with your Greenville County Schools Google account in order to access the newsletters.
Audience: All Employees. Contact: Jeff McCoy, 355-3134.

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.

HEALTH AND WELLNESSS

Eat slowly. When you eat slowly, you end up tasting your food more and this lets you experience more of the flavors, textures and smells of what you eat. Because it takes 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full, taking time and chewing food properly also helps with signaling that feeling of fullness.

Set limits on screen time. Restrict TV, computer and video game time to a total of one to two hours per evening. You’ll have more energy and more time, so enjoy some physical activity instead.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 8             Election Day

2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student (Spanish)