January 30, 2018                                              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

All K-12 Educators

Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants – Grants of up to $15,000 are offered by Dollar General for family literacy programs. Programs can include adult education instruction, children’s education, or Parent and Child Together Time (PACT). Click here to access online resources that include a list of previous grant winners, criteria for applying and a simple online application. Deadline: February 22, 2018.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

DiscoverE Collaboration Grants –$1,000 grants will be awarded to facilitate collaboration with the engineering community for hands-on learning experiences and events for K-12 students. Projects must include at least 3 partners who are inspiring to discover engineering. Click here to access the online application and examples of previous winning projects. Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

All K-6 Educators

Competition: The Matific Math Games – K-6 schools, teachers, and students can compete for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Grand prize is $15,000 to the winning school. Registration is free. Students earn start while improving their math skills. For more information or to register, click here.   Contest runs from February 14-28, 2018.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

University of South Carolina College of Education - Review the USC Graduate Programs

             M.Ed. in Teaching – Literacy Endorsement
             M.Ed. in Teaching – Project Based Learning Endorsement
             M.Ed. in Educational Administration
             Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction – Curriculum Studies Concentration
             Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction – Educational Technology Concentration

An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday January 31^st at 4:00pm. Click here to register.
Contact: Shanna Kennedy

Southern Wesleyan University - SWU offers the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision in a fully on-line program – click here.  SWU’s Master of Education in Classroom Leadership remains fully online and starts in May.  The MEDCL includes the Teacher Leader Endorsement – click here.  SWU’s Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Assessment program anticipates approval for accreditation and a May start date. Click to Request Information.  Video on the Ed.D. – click here  Ed.D. webpage – click here.
Contact: Brice Bickel

Clemson University Workshop - The first WRAPPED workshop (Workshop on Reducing Attrition in Precalculus Pathways to Engineering Degrees) will be held March 20-21, 2018, at the Clemson University Restoration Institute in Charleston. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding will cover the costs of lodging, meals, round-trip mileage, and substitute teacher costs for accepted teams. The workshop offers 20 certificate renewal credits.  Click here for details about a team application.

A team must include someone in each of these roles:
1) A math instructor, engineering instructor, or math coordinator
2) A guidance counselor
3) A principal, assistant principal or district superintendent 

The team coordinator should submit a single application for the entire team.
Contact: Eliza Gallagher at wrapped@clemson.edu

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Basketball Invitation - Employees and friends of Greenville County Schools are invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Furman Women’s Basketball and Teacher of the Year Recognition at Timmons Arena on Thursday evening, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 each and include two slices of pizza, a drink, a Furman t-shirt, and a post-game autograph session with the team.  Click here to order tickets. Deadline to purchase tickets is February 7.

Contact: Dwight Covington, (864-294-3594), Director of Ticket Sales at Furman University or Sandra Welch (864-355-3888) at Greenville County Schools.

Sam Chapman’s American Karate – Sam Chapman’s is offering GCS a special rate for fitness kickboxing and karate classes. GCS employees and families can take kickboxing for $8 per class, and karate for $75 per month. Sam Chapman’s American Karate is located at 2421 New Easley Highway in Greenville.
Contact: Carlos Howard, 351-8484.

Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes – The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is offering prime seats for Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes February 1 – 4, 2018, at $4 off all adult tickets and $15 kid’s tickets with adult ticket purchase.  You can order directly here.
Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com.

Employee Spotlight Program – The GCS Employee Spotlight presented by Horace Mann is an opportunity to nominate fellow GCS employees who deserve to have light shown on their contributions and accomplishments within their work at GCS. Last fall we were able to honor 10 outstanding employees with a special celebration. Horace Mann will provide an all-staff celebration, such as a pancake breakfast or ice cream social, at each recipient’s location. Nominations can be made by any employee, and the deadline is Friday, February 16, 2018. To submit a nomination, visit this link.  The nomination form can also be accessed through the Employee Portal.
Contact: Brian Sherman, 355-3164.

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

Stay Hydrated - Increasing your water intake will help you stay healthy and lessen your chance of coming down with flu. When you are feeling under the weather, drinking extra fluids prevents dehydration caused by fever. Warm liquids are preferable, and there is some evidence that inhaling steam early in the course of a cold or flu may reduce the spread of viruses in your upper respiratory tract.

Listen to Your Body - If you do come down with a cold or flu, take it easy. Spending excessive energy steals valuable resources from the immune system. If you believe you’re coming down with flu, the best thing you can do for friends and family is NOT expose them to the virus.

CALENDAR

Friday, February 16—Teacher/Professional Development Workday (No School for Students)

Monday, February 19—Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)

2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish