December 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.
WINTER BREAK
Winter Break is just around the corner (December 21-January 2) and we hope yours is filled with peace, joy, and all good things. Thanks for all you do each day to make the world a better place. Happy Holidays and best wishes for a fabulous 2018!
AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS
Advanced Placement Teacher Institutes Grant Opportunity - The SC State Department of Education has announced an Advanced Placement® (AP) Teacher Institutes Grant Opportunity. The deadline to apply is January 12, 2018. The SCDE will offer a technical assistance webinar for grant applicants on December 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., via Adobe Connect. Please refer to the attached memorandum for specific information to participate.
Contact: Virginia Tate, 803-734-2782
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
AA/AP Pool – The application window for the Administrative Assistant and Assistant Principal (AA/AP) Pool is open and will close on January 19. Apply to Requisition 3905 in the on-line application system per the instructions here. These same instructions were sent by Lynn Gibbs to your email on December 7. Click for the Administrative Pool Recommendation form and the Principal Recommendation of Current Administrator form.
Contact: adminpool@greenville.k12.sc.us
Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) Program – Do you know someone who is interested in a career teaching math, science, French or Spanish to middle or secondary students? Do they have a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major or emphasis in the teaching area, but not a teaching certificate? Please encourage them to apply the Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) program. This three-year district-based, job-embedded alternative certification program is the first of its kind in South Carolina, provides authentic teaching experiences with supportive mentoring and coaching. Applications accepted beginning January 5th, 2018. Click here for more information.
Contact: Dr. Debra Lee, GATE Director.
ETV/PBS Upcoming P.D. & Webinar Opportunities - Webinar: PBS LearningMedia Class Rostering and Advanced Tools on Thursday, January 18, from 7-8pm . Explore the free tools available, including the class rostering tool that allows you to easily keep track of students' progress and completion of assignments. Click here to register. View facilitator-led courses & enroll here.
Sample Courses Offered to Begin January 17, 2018:
Grade Level Course Title
3-12 Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress
6-12 Seeing Math: Linear Functions
PreK-8 An Intro to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction
*Earns R2S Foundations in Reading credit
K-6 Developing Passionate Readers in a Digital World
K-12 Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning
K-12 Fundamentals of Virtual K-12 Teaching (includes lab component)
K-12 Accomplished Science Teaching: Letting Science Lead
New K-2 Courses: Energy & Motion, Animal Adaptations. Sample free/low-cost, quick PD options - perfect for a weekend! Click here for more information.
MATH1035 Connecting with the Sounds and Motions of Mathematics
TECH1215 Integrating Technology into Project Based Learning
SCIE1310 K-2 Science Tips: Energy & Motion
SOST1025 Geography and Environment in American History
ETV offers a range of content and PD resources to support you; learn more at SC ETV
Contact: Kathy Finger, SC ETV
RETAIN Summer Online Courses and Professional Development Registration Open - RETAIN Center of Excellence for Mentoring and Induction Teachers at Newberry College is offering summer online courses for add-on certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level. You can also take Professional Development Courses for renewal credits. Click for Online Course Registration and Professional Development Registration
Contact: Daphne Poore
SC Supreme Court Institute - The application for the SC Supreme Court Institute is attached here. This opportunity is at no cost to SC teachers.
Contact: Marian Kirk
School Law for Teachers - College of Charleston is offering a graduate class on school law for teachers. The format is a one-day Saturday seminar followed by additional on-line assignments. Click here for more information.
Contact: Frank Bouknight
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
SC Local Heroes Program – The South Carolina Local Heroes Program offers teachers, school staff, and other local heroes significant savings on mortgage lending fees and realtor commission rebates through the Local Heroes Program. For more information, contact Jennifer Pominville at Jackson Stanley Realty at 864-367-5691.
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
Do Not Skip Meals - Though skipping meals may seem like an obvious way to cut calories and stay trim, it can be detrimental to health goals. It does seem logical, though, sacrificing your lunch hour to leave more room for the holiday party later. Consequently, arriving ravenous can lead to overeating. Eat balanced throughout the day, focusing on portions and servings, and continuing the practice of moderation at the party.
Indulge Without Overindulging - Though it is okay to indulge over the holiday season, overdoing it can down spiral all efforts towards health goals and then some. Indulge with intention, and especially if a holiday party is supplied with tempting foods at every corner, only bother with foods you truly enjoy. To minimize and curb your hunger and desire for sweets, start at the healthier section of the buffet line and make your way down. By the time you get ready for dessert, your cravings may not be as strong, making you less likely to overindulge.
CALENDAR
December 21-22, 25-29 Winter Break
January 1-2, 2018 Winter Break
Wednesday, January 3 Students and Employees return
January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
