February 28, 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
K-12 Educators/Support Professionals
NEA Learning & Leadership Grants – Grants of up to $5,000 are available to K-12 educators and support professionals for participation in high-quality professional development opportunities. Grant amounts are $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups of educators/support professionals engaged in collegial study. Preference will be given to proposals that incorporate STEM and/or global competence in their projects. Applicants must be current members of the NEA. Click here for more information or to access the online application. Deadline: June 1, 2018.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
Grades 3-9 Educators
Herb Garden Grants – Educators of grades 3-9 are eligible to apply for $200 grants to establish and indoor or outdoor herb garden. Funds may be used to purchase supplies, such as soil, plant trays, containers, tools, etc. Classrooms awarded grants will also receive three windowsill garden kits and education materials. Click here to access the online application Deadline: October 1, 2018.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
K-12 schools
21st Century Community Learning Center Grants – The SC Department of Education has announced the 21st Century grants. Projects must provide a variety of non-school hours academic and social enrichment programs for a minimum of 10 hours per week for 30 weeks. Summer programming is optional. Matching funds are required, as funding will decrease in years 3 and 4 without a decrease in the scope of services. Partnership with community organization(s) is required. Schools with current 21st Century programs are ineligible. Projects must start in September. For more information, visit the state website. Deadline: April 20, 2018 Notification: July 2018
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
GCS Golf Tournament Scholarship Applications - Proceeds from Greenville County Schools’ 2017 Scholarship Golf Tournament will fund 2018-19 post-secondary scholarships for this year’s high school seniors attending GCS high schools that participated in this school year’s golf tournament. All GCS high schools participated. Half of the scholarships are designated for children of permanent full- or part-time district employees. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. The number of nominations from each school depends on the student enrollment. Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, March 9, 2018, to the student’s counselor. Please click here for student eligibility guidelines and application.
Contact: Student’s High School Counselor.
NBCTs – The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) is supporting a cohort of Greenville National Board candidates and is looking for NBCTs to serve as readers/mentors. The cohort will meet at Travelers Rest High School from 9:00 – 12:00 on Saturday, March 24. Breakfast will be provided and CERRA will offer recertification hours for NBCTs who attend the meeting. Please email Jenna Hallman at hallmanj@cerra.org if you are able to participate.
Contact: Jenna Hallman
South Carolina Micro-Credential Pilot - The SC Department of Education has announced a micro-credentialing pilot. Please see attached for details.
Contact: Libby Ortmann
Programs Available for Teachers - Clemson University has programs available for teachers who are interested in ESOL, Literacy, and Literacy Coaching. Click for ESOL Add On Certification Coursework and Masters in Education Literacy. Strands are available in Literacy Coaching, Secondary Literacy, and ESOL.
Contact: Mary Schreuder, M.Ed.
Clemson University – GCS Leadership Collaborative, MEd and EdS Cohort Leading to Building-Level Certification. This cohort begins in August of 2018. Click for details about information sessions.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
ENERGY MANAGEMENT TIPS AND REMINDERS
Energy Saving Tips - Turn off ceiling fixture lights and lamps anytime an area will be unoccupied for more than 5 minutes. Lamps may be used but only INSTEAD of ceiling fixtures and must not utilize incandescent bulbs.
Reminder - You can find out more information about ENERGY STAR (criteria, what it means, certified schools in our district, etc.) on the ENERGY STAR section of the Energy Management Department Website.
Fun Fact - Utilizing only the energy savings from one school year, Greenville County Schools could have paid the salaries of the United States’ first 31 presidents combined.
Website - Visit our department website for contacts, policies, news, downloads and other information.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/GCSEnergyMGMT
Contact: Tim Berklich, 355-7777
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
Avoid stress at mealtime by planning a weekly menu and posting it in a location for everyone to see, like a chalkboard in the kitchen.
Have ingredients for the week ready. After you shop, cut vegetables and measure ingredients in advance for easier meals.
CALENDAR
Friday, March 30 Deadline—Application for AA/AP Instructional Leadership Academy (ILA)
April 2-6 Spring Break - (April 2-3 are Required Leave Days for 12-Month Employees)
Required leave days are listed on the Employee Calendar.
Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Holiday (Student & 12-Month Employee Holiday)
June 4-6 High School Graduations
Wednesday, June 6 Last Day of School (Half Day)
Thursday, June 7 Schools—Workday
Friday, June 8 Schools—Workday (Exchange Day #4)
2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
