April 28, 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
Elementary Educators
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants – Elementary educators of mathematics who are members of the NCTM are eligible to apply for a $6,000 grant to support their professional development. Grant awardees must commit to becoming a teacher-leader within his/her school or district. For more information on how to apply, click here. Deadline: November 3, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
Middle & High School Educators
Toshiba America Foundation Grants – Educators for grades 6 through 12 are eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for innovative classroom projects designed to fully engage students in math and science. Projects-based learning is a requirement of the application. Visit the website for to access the online application.
Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
K-12 Educators/School Libraries
Youth Literacy Grants – Dollar General is offering K-12 educators an opportunity to apply for literacy grants up to $4,000. Funds should be used to implement or expand literacy programs, purchase technology or equipment that supports literacy initiatives, or purchase books, materials or software for literacy programs. To access the online application, click here. Deadline: May 18, 2017; notification in September.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
K-12 Educators
Bogs Outdoor Education Grants – The Outdoor Foundation is offering grants of $5,000 for projects that connect youth to outdoor education opportunities. For examples of previous winning projects and to access the online application, click here. Deadline: May 19, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale , Friday—Sunday, April 28-30 at Merovan Center Suite E2, 1200 Woodruff Road. Friday hours 3-7 PM – Friends Members Only; Saturday hours 10 AM – 5 PM – Open to the Public; Sunday hours 1 – 5 PM - Open to the Public and All Items 50% Off. Proceeds directly fund the Library’s Youth Summer Reading Programs.
Contact: Lee Turza, 527-9235.
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
Know Your Metabolism. Each person has unique lifestyle and dietary needs. You know a person who can load up on white bread and pasta, and stay slender? It’s not because carbs are “bad” or your body isn’t as healthy; people just metabolize foods differently. Knowing the foods that are ideal for your metabolism will help you embrace feel-good ingredients.
Love Your Home Cooking. By preparing your own meals, you’ll eat for satiety (feeling gratified after eating) and be less likely to overeat due to heaping portions. Home cooking will also keep you from consuming excess salt or flavoring condiments, as you would at a restaurant.
CALENDAR
Friday, April 28 Half day for all Pre-K students, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 2 Interim Progress Reports
May 1-5 School Nutrition Employee Week
Friday, May 5 School Lunch Hero Day
May 8-12 PTA Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 9 National Teacher Day
Wednesday, May 10 National School Nurse Day
Friday, May 26 Deadline—Project Based Learning Applications due to Christine Burras
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day (Student & 12-Month Employee Holiday)
May 31—June 1 High School Graduations
Friday, June 2 Last Day of School (Half Day)
Monday, June 5 Schools - Workday
June 5—August 11 12 Month Employees Four-Day Work Weeks (Work Extended Hours,
Closed Fridays)
Tuesday, June 6 Schools - Workday (Exchange Day #4)
Report Cards
June 19—July 20 Middle School Summer School, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Closed week of
July 4. Labs located at Hillcrest Middle and Sevier Middle
Satellite Diploma Program Summer Session, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
sites are located at the four Career Centers
2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
