January 30, 2017                                              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 K-8 Educators

Pets in the Classroom – K-8 educators are eligible to apply for grants for small pets or aquariums for the classroom. Applicants must use the grant to teach responsible pet care and cannot be used for research or experiments. Types of pets available vary depending on which vendor’s grant is selected. To see a list of vendors and how to apply online, click here. Deadline: Rolling.  Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.

California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation – Twenty grants of $1,000 are available to K-8 educators to support projects that integrate organic agriculture into classroom instruction. Free & Reduced rate of 50% or higher is preferred for the applicant school(s). To access the online application or for project ideas, click here. Deadline: April 1 - May 15, 2017 Audience: K-8 educators. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.

All K-12 Educators

Kinder Morgan Foundation Grants - The foundation offers grants between $1,000 and $5,000 for K-12 programs focused on science, math, art, and music. These may include academic programs such as tutoring, arts education, and environmental education. Click here to review the application requirements and process. Deadline: 10^th of Every Month. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.

Academic Enrichment Grants - The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers grants of up to $10,000 to develop in-class and extra-curricular K-12 programs that improve student learning. Programs should nurture the intellectual, artistic, and creative abilities of children from low-income homes. To access the online application, applicants must register for an account at this link. Deadline: January 15 - April 15, 2017. Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

Healthy Exchange EAP Newsletter – The Winter 2017 edition of the Healthy Exchange Newsletter, published by the Employee Assistance Program, is available here. For more information about the EAP, visit the EAP website and use password GCS.  Contact: Benefits, 355-0960.

Makeup Days for Greenville County Schools - Greenville County public school students will make up the two school days missed in January on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17. If needed, the district has a third makeup day built into the calendar on Monday, April 17. State law requires school districts to include three makeup days in their calendar. Contact: Your Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Bon Secours Wellness Arena Discounts - New discounts include Monster Jam, Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus XTreme, Casting Crowns, the Swamp Rabbits, and the Harlem Globetrotters. Click here for complete information. Use code GCSD to receive discounts. Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com or 250-4834.

Golden Apple Rewards Discount Program – Beginning this year, the Golden Apple Rewards program offers will be exclusively available online at www.goldenapplerewards.com and through the mobile app. Books will no longer be distributed to employees.  Employees must show their GCS ID badge to receive the discounts. All offers are good through December 31, 2017. Click here for more information. Contact: Susan Clarke, 355-8874.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Exercise While on Vacation: Include an activity like hiking or bike riding when you go on vacation.

Distracted Eating: Eat only at the kitchen table. Don't drive, watch television or talk on the phone while you eat. This helps you focus on how much you are eating, which can prevent overeating.

CALENDAR

Monday, February 20               Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)

2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish