March 15, 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-12 Educators
ASM Materials Education Foundation – Twenty grants of $500 are available to K-12 schools to support hands-on, curriculum-based projects that involve student observation, communications, mathematics, and science skills and that enhance student awareness of the materials around them. For more information or to access the simple, online application, click here. Deadline: May 25, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
Game On Grants – Grants of up to $1,000 are available to K-12 schools to support physical activity and nutrition initiatives. To access the simple, online application, click here. Deadline: April 7, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
All K-5 Educators
Crayola Creative Leadership Grants – Elementary schools are eligible for $2,500 grants for innovative, creative, leadership-building programs. Winning schools will also receive $1,000 in Crayola products. The schools’ principal must be a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Visit the website for project suggestions, additional criteria, and to access the online application. Deadline: June 23, 2017; Notification: September 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
Toshiba America Foundation Grants – K-5 schools are eligible for $1,000 grants to fund innovative science and math classroom projects. Funds must be used for project-related materials only. Summer and after-school projects are not considered. Complete guidelines and application instructions are available here. Deadline: October 1, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
2017 Employee of the Year Awards - Nominations are now being received for the 2017 Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union. Winners receive a crystal award and $500 while their school/location receives $500. Click here for entry form, guidelines and additional information. Note – Nomination forms must be signed by the employee’s supervisor. The seven nomination categories are: School Administrator, Assistant School Administrator, School Support Employee, Operations Employee, District Professional Employee, District Support Employee, and Emerging Teacher (two levels).
Contact: Sandra Welch, 355-3888.
Greenlink Seeking Public Input on Transit Service - The Greenville Transit Authority has hired consulting firm Connetics Transportation Group to conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) study of the Greenlink transit system. The project scope includes developing a market profile of Greenville County, tracking the number of people who get on and off the bus at each individual stop, completing a bus route efficiency and service delivery analysis, and soliciting public input through stakeholder interviews, public meetings and community surveys. The goal of the study is to identify improvements that can be made without an increase in resources, such as redesigning routes and adjusting service hours. As part of the study, Greenlink is seeking input from Greenville County residents via a 10-question online survey. Click here for the survey which is available in English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until Friday, March 24.
Contact: Nicole McAden, Marketing and Public Affairs Specialist, 864-298-2756
All K-12 Educators
Opportunity: Recognizing at Risk Students (RARS) in the Classroom (12 CEUs) - On June 12 and 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., this workshop will address child welfare issues that affect students' ability to make the most of their educational experience. The objective is to train teachers and other school personnel to recognize behaviors that put students at risk and provide information for constructive responses. Register on the portal. Please share with all teachers and school personnel.
Contact: Rosa Gonzalez, 355-2079
Retiring Employees and Location Supervisors
Retirement Dinner – The 2017 Retirement Dinner will be held at the TD Convention Center on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m.
Please note requirements listed below for employees to be included in the dinner:
* Employees must meet retirement guidelines to be included in this year’s event.
* A Termination of Employment Form must be submitted by the employee’s supervisor to Human
Resources.
* A Retirement Banquet Information Sheet must be completed by the retiring employee and returned
to Human Resources by Tuesday, April 4.
Employees who come off TERI or retire and continue to work for GCS will be recognized at the banquet in the year when they end their employment with the district unless they have already been invited to the dinner in a previous year. Retirement Dinner invitations will be mailed to retirees in late April.
Contacts: Retirement and Benefits Questions - Benefits Department, 355-0960
Information Sheet Questions – Renee Wilson, Human Resources, 355-3355
Retirement Dinner Questions - Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Discounts are available for many upcoming shows, including Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live, and the Southeastern Rodeo. See attached flyer for listings. Please use promo code GCSD.
Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com
Golden Apple Rewards Program – For a limited time, Sprint will offer $30 off any accessory when you upgrade your phone or activate a new line of service. Must show your GCS ID and use Corporate ID GAEDU_SSC_ZZZ to receive the discount. Limit one per customer. Click here for more information. Visit www.goldenapplerewards.com for a complete listing of all discounts available to GCS employees.
Contact: Eplee + Associates, 271-9774.
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
Listen to your body. Eat only because you're hungry, not because you're bored, tired or stressed. Find activities to occupy your mind when you’re tempted to eat out of boredom: take a walk, play a game, read a book, or call a friend.
Eat before you shop. Do your grocery shopping on a full stomach. This will help you make healthier food choices, rather than grabbing over-processed, high-calorie foods, which can be hard to resist when your stomach is empty.
CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 15 Today. Information session for GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS
Cohort with Building-Level Certification, 5:30 at the University Center,
Alison Search, (864) 656-2370
Thursday, March 16 Makeup Day #1
Friday, March 17 Makeup Day #2
Deadline to complete a proposal form to facilitate a Summer Academy 2017
workshop
Monday, April 10 Application Deadline—GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS Cohort with
Building-Level Certification, Alison Search, (864) 656-2370
April 10-14 Spring Break (April 10-11 are Required Leave Days for 12-Month Employees)
Monday, April 17 Makeup Day #3. (If day not needed, it becomes a Student Holiday).
2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
