May 15, 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-5 Educators
Crayola Creative Leadership Grants– Grants of $2,500 plus $1,000 in Crayola products will be awarded for projects that build an elementary schools’ creative capacity. The principal must be a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). For additional information and to download the application, visit the website. Deadline: June 22, 2018
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
K-12 Educators
Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grants - K-12 schools are eligible to apply for up to $500 in grants to purchase materials for classroom projects. Funds may be used to purchase books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, A-V equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of award. Those who have received a scholarship or grant from the AAE in the previous 18 months are ineligible to apply. AAE members will be given funding preference during the review process. The online application and full description are available here. Deadline: October 1, 2018
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund - Grants of $100 -$500 are available for implementation of a campus or community Natural Landscapes. K-12 schools are encouraged to apply to develop and implement natural areas such as outdoor classrooms, interpretive nature trails, etc. using native plants. Funds must be used to purchase native plants and seeds. For more information or to access the application, click here. Deadline: October 15, 2018; Notification February 2019
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
Target Field Trip Grant – The Target Foundation offers $700 field trip grants for K-12 classrooms. Application becomes available online on August 1. For additional information, click here. Deadline: October 1, 2018
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Fair – The Human Resource Operations Department will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Duncan Chapel Elementary School, 210 Duncan Chapel Road, Greenville, SC from 5-7 PM. The focus of this job fair will be on our building services department. We are looking to hire custodians, head custodians and plant engineers. Hiring managers will be on hand to speak with and answer questions from interested applicants.
Applicants interested in other hourly positions (bus drivers, bus aides and food service operators) are welcomed to attend. Audience:
Contact: Vickie Sims, 355-7794.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
MEd. and EdS programs in School Leadership - Clemson University is seating the next cohort for the MEd. and EdS programs in school leadership. See flyer for information about the June 13 information session.
Contact: Frederick Buskey, Ed.D.
Summer Workshop - Anderson University's Center for Innovation and Digital Learning is excited to offer workshops this summer on Integrating Coding Skills and Emerging Technologies in the Classroom. Educators can earn a certificate showing six professional development hours in the area of technology. Seats are available in the August 2nd session which is open to all grades. Register here. The maximum number of participants in this class will be 30, so register today before the slots are filled.
Contact: Al Hiott
2018 Summer Academy - The Summer Academy Catalog has been released with this year's course offerings. You can access the course listings by clicking here. There is also a participant's flyer that includes all important information, which attendees are highly encouraged to read. Sign in to your Greenville County Schools Google account in order to access all hyperlinked Summer Academy information.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Furman University Graduate Studies in Education Fall 2018 - Furman’s Fall Term 2018 course offerings have been released. You can access the course listings by clicking here. Classes begin August 28 and end on December 11. Registration opens July 16 and ends on August 10.
Upstate Schools Consortium - Registration for the 2018-2019 Upstate Schools Consortium seminars is now open. Please visit the Consortium website here to learn more about each seminar or to register. Teachers will receive renewal certification credit for attending. These seminars are FREE to GCS educators.
Contact: Karen Kapp, 355-3894
Blue CareOnDemand – Get medical care on-the-go this summer while you’re on vacation or traveling. State Health Plan primary members can register for Blue CareOnDemand to access a doctor through a video visit. Get the care you need when you need it, using your computer or mobile device. For details on Blue CareOnDemand and how to register, visit here.
Summer Weight Loss Program - LoseWell is a medically-based weight management program that is team-taught by a registered dietitian and a health educator that covers topics including nutrition, physical activity, stress and sleep. With the program comes a 3-month gym membership. Please see flyer for additional details.
Contact: Brianne Hughes at bhughes5@ghs.org , 864-522-3144.
Summer Schedule - Summer Schedule for 12-month employees begins on Monday, June 11 and ends on Friday, August 10. Summer hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Schools and offices are closed on Fridays. We return to regular schedule on Monday, August 13.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Imagine Sports and Fitness Gym Memberships – Imagine Sports and Fitness is offering GCS employees a membership rate of $20 per month with no contract or cancellation fees. The membership includes free childcare and free classes. Imagine has a cardio room, free weight area, indoor track, cafe, locker rooms, showers and a sauna. The gym is located at 74 Byrdland Drive, Greenville.
Contact: Joshua Allen
Honeybaked Ham – Honeybaked Ham on South Pleasantburg Drive is offering a special price for catering for district staff during the months of May and June. See flyer for details.
Contact: Evelyn Bowen, HoneyBakedSales902@nbham.com, 233-2940.
Adora Childcare – Adora Childcare offers daycare for children six weeks to five years old. They are offering GCS employees a 10% discount off the weekly childcare tuition. Families can visit www.adorachildcare.com for more information.
Contact: Hannah Hampton, 864-382-1833 or info@adorachildcare.com.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT TIPS AND REMINDERS
Energy Saving Tip - Block the Sun’s Heat - On a hot day, close the blinds in your classroom or office to help block the sun’s radiant heat.
Reminder - Doors and windows should not be propped open for ANY reason. Propping open windows not only allows humidity into the building, but also damages the windows frame as they were made only for emergency egress purposes.
Fun Fact - May Flowers…The Yellow Jasmine, South Carolina’s state flower, grows in a vine that can reach lengths of 20 feet. Using only one year of energy savings, Greenville County Schools could purchase enough yellow jasmines to stretch from Columbia, SC to Seattle, WA.
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
Exercise - In addition to helping control weight, exercise can improve the chances of living longer, the strength of bones and muscles, and your mental health.
Sunscreen - Put on sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher and with both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) protection. Reapply sunscreen after swimming and excessive sweating.
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)
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
