August 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
Introducing the New Grants Website - Are you looking for a way to fund a new, innovative classroom project or to purchase technology for your classroom? We are excited to announce that we have added a new grants website that lists grant opportunities offered by a variety of corporations and foundations. Each listing includes a brief description of the types of projects the funder is interested in supporting. The grants page is continually being updated with new grants. Click here for more information.
Contact: Lisa Finley, Grant Writer, 355-3113.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
OSHA Compliance - Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to Category 1 employees or those considered by the District OSHA guidelines as being High Risk for Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure. Click here for a list of those employees. To obtain Hepatitis B vaccines call Janet Lage, RN, MSN, at 355-3171. Note: All Category 1 employees must have written verification of their Safe Schools BBP Training. Click here for instructions on Training of Category 1 employees.
Contact: Janet Lage, Health Services, 355-3171.
Influenza Vaccine: - We will offer Influenza Vaccine for employees, retirees and their families in three district clinics:
October 4, 2018, One Space Drive, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - sign up sheet
October 8, 2018, Central Office, Board Room, from 3-6 pm - sign up sheet
October 11, 2018, MT Anderson Support Center, Conference Room C, from 3-6:00 p.m. - sign up sheet
Please forward sign-up sheets by email or fax 355-7271 to Janet Lage, RN by Friday, September 28, 2018. The State Health Plan covers Influenza Vaccine and administration for employees and their families that are on State Insurance. Cost for non-insured is $29.99.
Contact: Janet Lage, RN, MSN Health Services, 355-3171.
Ice on Main Field Trips - Click here for more information about field trips from November 16, 2018 through January 21, 2019 at Ice on Main.
Contact: Anna Catherine Thornley, 467-5751
Preparedness Day Event - September is National Preparedness Month. Join Greenville County Emergency Management, along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and Home Depot, for a Preparedness Day on Saturday September 8th at Home Depot at 2490 North Pleasantburg Drive. Meet local agencies and organizations who prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and emergencies. Receive information and free stuff to help you make your personal preparedness plan. This is a family-friendly event! Visit www.gceoc.com for more information.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP
Master Teachers Wanted - Greenville County Schools is pleased to partner with Clemson University’s Teacher Residency program. We are ready to select 8-10 Master Teachers for Cohort 2. Residents complete 5 years in a teacher preparation program, exiting with a Master’s degree. Master Teachers host these residents as co-teachers and will be provided professional development in a Master Teacher Institute. Coursework required of Master Teachers will be at no cost, and comprise 3 of the 5 courses needed to achieve an expected SC endorsement as Instructional Coach/Specialist. The opportunity for this cohort is open to Elementary teachers, and High School teachers of Mathematics, and Biology. Please see the Master Teacher Institute Coursework along with Application for Master Teacher Role and recommendations forms attached. Attach application and required documentation in an email to apply-masterteacher@greenville.k12.sc.us by September 27, 2018. Principal recommendation form and any second recommendation must be submitted by the reference source to the same address by September 27.
Contact: Lacey Cobb, 355-2756
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
Professional Development for Teachers - The Children’s Museum of the Upstate offers free professional development for teachers. Click here for more information.
Contact: Jane A. Gomez, 864.553.7928, Director of Educational Outreach
Graduate Class on School Law for Teachers - Click here for information on a College of Charleston professional development graduate class on school law for teachers. The format is a one-day Saturday seminar followed by additional on-line assignments.
The Whole Child Conference - Click here for more information about the Whole Child Conference from October 18-19, at the Brookland Conference Center in West Columbia.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Discounts are available for many upcoming events including Spiritfest on September 2, Gaither Vocal Band October 19-20, Mercy Me on November 9, and Disney on Ice November 21-25. In order to receive the discount, go to ticketmaster.com and complete an order using promo code GCSD, or visit the Box Office Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com.
Teach864 Teacher Appreciation Event - The Greenville Drive, Public Education Partners, and GCS will host the Teach864 School Year Leadoff on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Fluor Field to celebrate our district’s greatest asset---our teachers! All GCS teachers will receive a complimentary ticket to the game and may purchase additional tickets for friends and family members. To claim your complimentary ticket, bring your school ID to the Drive box office August 31-September 2 OR wear your Teach864 shirt September 3 and visit either box office (Field or Main Street). Once inside the stadium, you may receive a $5 food voucher with your school ID at the Infocenter at Section 107. If you don’t have a Teach864 shirt, visit the Public Education Partners office at University Center, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Suite E6, August 30-31 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. Please call ahead @ 864-233-4133.
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
Sleep may be just as important as diet and exercise. Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, throw your appetite hormones out of whack and reduce your physical and mental performance. It is one of the strongest individual risk factors for future weight gain and obesity.
It's better not to brush your teeth immediately after meal and drink, especially if it contained acid (citrus fruits, tomatoes and fizzy drinks). The abrasive action of brushing can cause the acid to attack the tooth enamel and the layer underneath. Wait at least half an hour before brushing.
CALENDAR
Monday, September 3 Labor Day Holiday
Teach864 School Year Leadoff, 2 p.m. Fluor Field
Thursday, September 27 Application Deadline—Clemson University’s Teacher Residency Program
Thursday, October 4 Influenza Vaccine—One Space Drive, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - sign up sheet
Monday, October 8 Influenza Vaccine—Central Office, Board Room, 3-6 pm - sign up sheet
Thursday, October 11 Influenza Vaccine—MT Anderson, Conf. Room C, 3-6:00 p.m. - sign up sheet
Wednesday, October 17 AdvancED Accreditation External Team Visit
October 18-19 Whole Child Conference, Brookland Conference Center, West Columbia
Tuesday, October 30 Required Customer Service Training, 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Buck Mickel Center, Greenville Technical College, 216 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 29607
Thursday, November 15 Required Customer Service Training, 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Buck Mickel Center, Greenville Technical College, 216 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 29607
Nov. 16—Jan. 21, 2019 Ice on Main Field Trips
2018-19 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
