March 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

Classroom Library Sweepstakes Grants – Individual K-12 teachers are eligible to receive $500 to purchase books for the classroom library. Grant winners will also receive 500 bonus points to be used in the Scholastic Book Club. Winners will be announced in September.  Click here to access the online application. Deadline: July 31, 2018 Audience: Grades K-12 teachers
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Subway Fresh Fit Video Contest –K-12 students are eligible to submit videos focused on mental or physical wellness for an opportunity to win prizes between $500 and $1,500. Videos should be one minute or less in length and posted to the school’s Twitter page with the hashtag #SubwayFreshFitContest. One entry per school. The five videos with the most “likes” will be finalists. Click here for more information. Deadline: April 22, 2018 Audience: Grades K-12 students
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

PBS TeacherLines Courses - Beginning April 18 are the last courses offered that will end in time for educators to earn recertification credits by June 30.  *Discounts of 20-50% are being offered!  Get the details here.  www.teacherlinesoutheast.org/Apr2018.htm
Contact:  Kathy Finger

Workshops for K-12 Teachers - This summer, the Watershed Ecology Center will be offering workshops in the Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree Curricula. These three national programs have topics appropriate for teachers K-12.  Please share the attached flyer with your faculties.  Visit here for more information.
Contact: John Ratterree

Workshop Opportunity: Recognizing at Risk Students (RARS) in the Classroom (12 CEUs) - The two-day workshop will the held on June 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MT Anderson (Conference Center A & B). The workshop will address child welfare issues that affect students' ability to make the most of their educational experience. The objective is to train teachers and other school personnel to recognize behaviors that put students at risk and provide information for constructive responses.  Register on the Portal. 
Contact: Rosa Gonzalez, Lead Social Worker, 355-2079.

Teach864 Night - Save The Date!  The Greenville Drive, Public Education Partners and Greenville County Schools will host "Teach864 Night" on Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at Fluor Field to celebrate our district’s greatest asset---our teachers!  GCS teachers will be celebrated throughout the night with between inning games, teacher recognition, school spirit contests, and much more!  Teachers are encouraged to wear their school t-shirt and come prepared to have an evening of fun, friends, and baseball! 
Contact: Angel Williams, Vice President of Advancement, Public Education Partners, 233-4133.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Camps - Greenville Technical College’s summer camp initiative, Adventure Tech is looking for paid volunteers to help with STEM/manufacturing camps at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) campus. The camps begin in June and run through July. Each camp runs 2 days, Monday and Tuesday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Help is needed with early check in, and during the day to assist the GTC instructors in the classroom.  Anyone who is interested is welcome to give input on the training program for these instructors to help them connect with middle school students ages 11-14.   Paid volunteers can work as little as or much as they wish, and will be paid the lab instructor rate. Here are the camp descriptions:

3D Printing and Design—(June 11-12 & July 9-10) - Campers will use computer aided design to bring concepts to life while learning about additive manufacturing.  They will design, print and assemble their projects, and see a variety of 3D printers to execute their designs.  Students come home with their projects.

Computer Controlled Machining—(June 18-19) - Bring math to life!  Design with precise calculations and program machines to cut metal.  Students will safely experience industry-grade equipment like those that assemble high-end cars and instruments. 

Automation & Robotics—(June 25-26 & July 23-24) - Learn the basics of robots and their growing role in Greenville County.  Campers will electronically control and troubleshoot robots as well as work on safe and simply electronic projects that they can take home.  Boy and Girl Scouts are welcome to earn their merit badges through 2 fun days at the CMI campus.

Virtual and Robotic Welding—(July 16-17) - Program a robotic welder!  Students will use the safe virtual welder to learn real welding techniques without the need for protection.  Students are given real-time feedback to teach them the basics of different types of welding.  Fun and safe for middle schoolers regardless of gender.
Data supports the benefits of exposing this age group to career pathways.  Our local industries are desperate for skilled workers, The vision in developing Adventure Tech is to build such pathways for the six major career clusters in Greenville County.  Additional programming will be added each year.

In addition to these STEM/manufacturing camps, Culinary camps are also offered this summer at the Northwest campus.  Click here for more information.   
Contact: Christopher Rico, 864-250-8246

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Join the YMCA - Spring into wellness this April at the YMCA of Greenville! As an employee of Greenville County Schools, you’ll pay ZERO joining fees, and save 20% on your monthly dues.  Come see why we’re the best place to belong—check out ymcagreenville.org or visit any of our branches, including our newest location, the Verdae YMCA.
Contact: Lindsey Sease, Senior Membership Director

Tickets at Work – GCS employees can purchase tickets to theme parks, shows, events, and more at ticketsatwork.com. Go to http://www.ticketsatwork.com , click on “Become a Member,” and you will be prompted to create an account with your email address and company code, which is CAGCS.
Contact: Samantha Lepovetsky

ENERGY MANAGEMENT TIPS AND REMINDERS

Energy Saving Tip - Set computers to go into hibernation mode to save energy when they are not in use. 

Reminder - Remember to shut down all classrooms and offices completely before leaving for spring break. (All lights turned off at the switch, all computer/technology equipment shut down, unplug all plug loads that utilize easily accessible outlets).

Fun Fact - According to legend there are 1,000 one-ounce gold pieces in a leprechaun’s pot of gold.  In today’s market that pot would be worth approximately $1.3 million, only 21.67% of Greenville County Schools’ annual energy savings.

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

Set a reminder to move every 20 to 30 minutes. Use your cell phone or watch to set an alarm. That will be your signal to get up and walk around the house or office, or fold a load of laundry, or take out the trash. It doesn't matter what you do, really, only that you change position and use the major limbs in a different way.

Make food and drink work for, not against, sleep. Sometimes it seems like there is a coffee shop on every corner. Caffeine has even been injected into bottled water. Moderation is the key, and most doctors recommend eliminating caffeinated drinks after lunch, assuming you turn in around 10 p.m. Java in the morning is OK. Have coffee in the evening and you may be in for a long night of counting sheep.

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.

Tuesday, April 17                     Teach864 Night at 6 p.m. at Fluor Field to celebrate GCS teachers

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)

June 11-12                                Workshop: Recognizing at Risk Students (RARS) in the Classroom
                                                    8:30-4:30, MT Anderson (Conference Center A & B)

2017-18 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish

2018-19 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish