May 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

K-12 Educators

Technology Grants – Grants of up to $5,000 are available for K-12 educators seeking to purchase technology for the classroom. Examples of technology that can be funded include web-connected devices, whiteboards, tablets, and STEM lab equipment. Grants reviewed in January, April, July, and October. To access the simple, online application, click here. Deadline: Rolling Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Music Performance Attendance Grants – K-12 educators are eligible to apply for grants of up to $500 to provide opportunities for students to attend a live performance of classical music and other related programming. Stipends and performance fees for guest instructors/musicians are also considered. Click here for more information or to request the grant application. Deadline: June 30, 2017 Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Association of American Educators (AAE) Grants – Classroom grants of up to $500 are available to K-12 educators for the purchase of classroom materials. These supplies may include a variety of items for projects including books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, A/V equipment and lab materials. Applications from AAE members are more heavily weighted.  Click here for more information or apply online. Deadline: October 1, 2017 Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

Elementary Educators

Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants – $200 grants are available to educators om Grades 3 through 5 to develop indoor and outdoor herb gardens. Click here to access the online application. Deadline: October 1, 2017; notification in December Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

Elementary Curriculum Writing - If you are interested in being a part of the curriculum writing team for the Summer of 2017, please complete this application link by Friday, May 19.  This is for teachers who are

interested and able to participate in curriculum writing for grades K-5 in Science, Math, Reading and Writing for the following dates

             Science—June 12-15 (K5-5)
             Math—June 19-22 (K5-5)
             Reading—June 20-22 (2-5)
             Writing—June 19-21 (K5-5)

We will not be doing formal Social Studies curriculum writing this summer. The standards have been stable for several years and only small changes and updates will be made over the 2017 Summer based on an upcoming teacher survey.
Contact: Jeff McCoy, 355-3134

Armed Forces Day Celebration – The Greenville Armed Forces Day Celebration will be held on Saturday,
May 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Runway Park at the Greenville Downtown Airport. The event will include an opening ceremony at 10:00 AM followed by patriotic music, JROTC performances, bands, drill teams, military re-enactments, and displays of current and vintage military vehicles. Wear your patriotic colors and say “thank you” to our heroes. For more information visit greenvillearmedforcesday.com.
Contact: Susan Clarke, 355-8874.

Greenville Drive Employee Appreciation Night – Employee Appreciation Night @ Fluor Field –The Greenville Drive will host GCS Employee Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 3 at 7 PM.  All GCS employees can visit greenvilledrive.com/gcsemployees for a complimentary ticket to the game and to purchase additional tickets (use promo code “schools” at checkout). Tickets can also be claimed at the Drive box office or by calling 864-240-4528. $5 ballpark vouchers, good for food, drink, or merchandise items at the ballpark, will be distributed to all GCS employees at the gates as they enter the stadium. GCS employees will be celebrated & recognized throughout the night with between inning games, great prize giveaways, teacher recognition, and much more. Reward yourself for a job well done and kick off your summer in style at Fluor Field on June 3^rd!
Contact: Jeff Brown, 240-4528.

REMINDER - Summer Academy Registration Open - Staff who wish to attend Summer Academy can register here. Note that attendees will be able to register for individual sessions this year in order to reserve their spot in sessions they are interested in attending. The catalog and individual session registration will be released in late May. All teachers who sign up via the registration link will receive a personal email inviting them to register for individual sessions once the catalog and sessions are finalized.
Contact: Jeff McCoy, 355-3134

Rally® Digital Health Platform - Rally® makes it easier for you to improve and maintain your overall health. With Rally, you’ll receive personalized recommendations to get you moving more, eating better and feeling great. Start by answering a few easy questions on the Health Survey. Rally will recommend simple activities, known as Missions, that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Participation in Missions earns Rally Coins, which are good for chances to win awesome rewards.  Take the Health Survey and get your personalized recommendations today. Go to www.StateSC.SouthCarolinaBlues.com, log in to your My Health Toolkit® account, select Wellness, then Rally. Rally is available at no additional cost as part of your State Health Plan benefits.
Contact: https://www.peba.sc.gov/

Balanced Living Newsletter – Click here for this month’s Balanced Living Newsletter from your Employee Assistance Program. You may also be interested in this month’s webinar, “The Science of Happiness.” The webinar will be live at 12 pm EST on Tuesday, May 16. There is no cost but registration is required. Register Here.
Contact: ESPYR Employee Assistance Program

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Chico's at Greenridge End-of-School Event - Chico's at Greenridge is hosting an end-of-school event for all GCS staff on Saturday, May 20 with a Buy One Get One 50% Off Full Price Merchandise. Check out their spring and summer arrivals, learn style secrets for wearing these new fashions and looking great!  Enjoy an in-store promotion, food and drink, raffles and more. 
Contact: Nancy Todaro.

Gold’s Gym – Gold’s Gym is offering Open Enrollment for corporate sponsors from May 15-31. There is no enrollment fee, no contract, and just $37.99 per month. Click here for details or to enroll online.
Contact: Cody Harrington, 336-404-3437.

Golden Apple Rewards New Listings – The Golden Apple Rewards Program has added the following discounts for employees:  McDonald’s 10% discount at select locations; Sportsclub Corporate Rate Discounts; and Century BMW Corporate Fleet Discount. Visit www.goldenapplerewards.com to get more information on these and other available discounts.
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

Rid Your Body of Toxins - When your body efficiently detoxifies and rids toxins, energy will burn calories. Work simple detoxification methods intro your routine, like sweating it out at the sauna, cutting back sugar intake, eating more raw foods, indulging in massages, and practicing yoga. People who exercise regularly have fewer toxins in their system.

What We Know About Smoking - Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Smoking damages your entire circulatory system, and increases your risk for coronary heart disease, hardened arteries, aneurysm and blood clots. Like a line of tumbling dominoes, one risk creates another. Blood clots and hardened arteries increase your risks for heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease. Smoking can also reduce your good cholesterol (HDL) and your lung capacity, making it harder to get the physical activity you need for better health.

CALENDAR

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