November 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

Walmart Community Grant –Grants of $250 to $2,500 are available to fund hunger relief (snacks), access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences, afterschool enrichment, and tutoring. Click here to access the simple online application. Deadline: December 31, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Family Literacy Grants – Grants of up to $10,000 are available to K-12 educators for the development and/or expansion of family literacy and educational programs. Examples of previously funded projects include book clubs, tutoring programs, family literacy events, school readiness programs, ESL programs and GED preparation. For more information and to access the online application, click here. Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2018.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Krystal Foundation Grants – Grants of up to $22,000 are available to K-12 educators for the support of STEAM, music, culinary and sports programs. Applicants must submit an essay and lesson plan. Click here to access the simple online application and for additional information. Deadline (Winter) December 1, 2017; (Spring) April 1, 2018. Notification will be January 15 and May 15, respectively.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Middle School Educators

J.J. Watt Foundation Grant – Middle schools with after-school athletic programs are eligible to apply for a grant. Criteria for applying include 60% participation in the Free & Reduced Lunch program. Funds can be used to purchase uniforms, safety equipment, reasonable storage equipment or balls, bats, nets, and other equipment vital to the sport. For more information about the requirements for applying or to access the online application, click here. Deadline: Rolling
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

GCS Employee Spotlight Presented by Horace Mann - Ten outstanding Greenville County Schools employees have been selected for recognition as part of the Employee Spotlight Program presented by Horace Mann. The Employee Spotlight Program honors staff members who have made significant contributions or accomplishments on the job at Greenville County Schools. Any GCS employee in good standing may be nominated. The application includes a description of why the nominee is deserving, how the nominee goes above and beyond to exceed expectations, and what is different, better or improved because of the nominee.  Recipients were nominated by fellow GCS employees. Horace Mann will provide either a pancake breakfast or ice cream social to each recipient’s school or department. Congratulations to these honorees!

Jessica Allen, FANS Manager, AJ Whittenberg ES
Kenneth Ashworth, Assistant Principal, Hillcrest HS
Tim Cushman, Director of Instructional Technology
Troy Elsenheimer, Plant Engineer, Woodmont MS
Ron Gunter, Fourth Grade Teacher, Skyland ES
Pat Messer, Attendance Clerk, Tigerville ES
Bernard Simpson, Bus Driver, Taylors Bus Center
Kevin Washington, Intervention Specialist, GCS Student Services
Stephanie White, Fifth Grade Teacher, Cherrydale ES
Tyson Wright, Behavior Interventionist, Chandler Creek ES

W-2 Form availability - Each calendar year, all district employees receive an IRS Form W-2 Wage and Tax statement.  Employees have the option to elect electronic form delivery through GCS Document Self-Service.  If you’re already registered, you do not have to re-register.  Please note that GCS Document Self-Service gives employees the ability to access their encrypted W-2 securely via the District’s Intranet, is only available from a computer/tablet connected to the District’s network, and is stored on a secure district server.  If you are not registered for Document Self Service, your W-2 will be printed and mailed to your address on record no later than January 31, 2017.  For questions, please
Contact: Payroll call center, 355-0920, or payroll@greenville.k12.sc.us.

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 before the big meal - Yes, you read that correctly! Showing up for the feast with a rumbling tummy is a recipe for over-eating, so be sure to pre-game by having a nutritious, low-cal snack. 

Don’t worry, be picky - Before sitting down at the dinner table, have a few favorites foods in mind that you plan to indulge in and don’t be afraid to change course if the first taste proves to be more “meh” than marvelous. “If it isn’t everything you’d hoped it would be, don’t waste calories having another bite.”

CALENDAR

November 22-24                      Thanksgiving Break

December 21-22, 25-29         Winter Break

January 1-2, 2018                    Winter Break

January 15, 2018                     Martin Luther King Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)

2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish