August 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
3-12 Educators
Innovation Challenge Competition (not a grant) – Students in grades 3-12 are invited to create projects using technology to solve, or bring awareness to, a community problem. Top innovators will present their projects at the SC State Fair in October. Click here for information regarding guidelines and the registration process. Deadline to Register: October 8, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
K-12 Educators
Birdsleuth School Garden Grants – Grants of up to $2,000 are available to K-12 educators to fund the building or revitalization of a school garden. Preference will be given to bird, pollinator, native habitat, rain and other natural projects. Winning applicants will also receive gardening supplies and Birdsleuth’s Habitat Connections kit. To access the online application, click here. Deadline: October 8, 2017 Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
Lowe’s Small Toolbox for Education Grants – K-12 educators have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. Projects should fall in on one of the following categories: technology upgrades, tools for STEM projects, facility renovations, and safety improvements. For further information or to access the online application, click here. Deadline: September 29, 2017 Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
CSX Beyond Our Rails Grants – Grants ranging from $2,500 - $5,000 are available to K-12 educators. Projects should focus on youth leadership education, dropout prevention projects or projects that promote community service. Visit the website for additional information. Deadline: December 15, 2017 Audience: K-12 schools.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
Equity in Education Conference - The Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students (CEEAAS) at the University of South Carolina invites you to the 1st Annual Equity in Education Conference. Click here for more information on the conference.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
New Teacher Induction Symposium Proposal Requests -Opportunity to present at the New Teacher Induction Symposium, to be held on Friday, October 13 from 9:30-3:30 at the Center for Teacher Education at Newberry College. Session topic ideas suggested for the proposal requests:
- Assessment/Data
- Rubrics
- Classroom Management
- Planning and Instruction
- Parent Conferences/Communication
- Stress Relief/Mindfulness
- Social Media (boundaries & professional development)
- Professionalism
- Lesson Ideas/Shares
- Other
Please complete this form if you are interested in presenting—https://goo.gl/E4bQVL
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Special Event Road Closure Information – On Saturday, September 9 from 7 AM – 10:30 AM, several downtown Greenville roads will be partially closed for the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Race 13.1, so expect some delays in travel. The following roads will be affected: Cleveland Street, McDaniel Avenue, Woodland Way, S. Main Street, Westfield Street, S. Hudson Street, Willard Street, E. Bramlett Road, W. Washington Street, Cedar Lane Road, W. Blue Ridge Drive, and Sulphur Springs Road.
Contact: Ali Magnuson, 919-578-8836.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
ACC Football Championship Four Pack – GCS employees are eligible to purchase the ACC Championship Four Pack for $140, which includes four tickets to see the ACC Championship live on Saturday, December 2 in Charlotte, four ACC hats, and four $5 Bojangles’ gift cards. Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 1.
Contact: 336-701-1420, ext. 108 or email lwilson@accchampionships.com.
Burn Boot Camp – Burn Boot Camp is offering GCS employees a 28-day fitness challenge for $99, which includes a grocery guide, meal prep tutorial, meal plan, trainers, free child care, and more. Offer is available for members and new clients only and is valid from 9/11/17 through 10/8/17. Visit www.burnbootcamp.com/fearless to sign up.
Contact: Jennifer Deluca, 704-458-3396.
The Meadows Memory Care – The Meadows Memory Care in Simpsonville provides respite care and assistance for seniors dealing with diminished cognitive abilities. They are offering the first month's rent at no cost for GCS employees (or family members) who wish to move in long-term, and 25% off of a respite stay (1 week minimum stay). You must provide proof of employment.
Contact: Jay Hatchett, 864-236-1833, www.themeadowsmemorycare.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
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 Your Fruits and Vegetables - The seasons have clicked and autumn is nearly here! Yet, we still have a few days of joy, sun and warm weather to enjoy as we are entering the last days of summer, so take advantage of eating your recommended daily intake of five to 13 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day.
Go for a Swim! - Not only will you take advantage of the last warm days of summer, but you will burn close to 500 calories for an hour of swimming laps. Not bad for a low impact workout.
CALENDAR
Monday, September 4 Labor Day Holiday (12-Month Employee Holiday)
Friday, September 15 Deadline to complete Safety/Ethics Training, Use Google Chrome browser:
click on the Employee Portal, then click on Safety Training.
Tuesday, October 10 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, M.T. Anderson Support Center, Conference C (101)
2:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or
fax to 355-2062
Wednesday, October 11 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, Central Office Board Room, 2:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or fax to 355-2062
Tuesday, October 17 Influenza Vaccine Clinic, Space Drive, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Email sign-up sheet to Catherine A. Storey, or fax to 355-2062
Thursday, October 19 Flex (Ex. Day #1)
Friday, October 20 Flex (Ex. Day #2)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
