May 1, 2008                                                         ebulletinboard Archive

ebulletinboard is sent every other week to all employees and provides information 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.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

None

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL SCHOOLS

2009–2010 School In-Service Training Grants  (Deadline is May 9, 2008) - Grants from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) provide financial assistance for in-service education in mathematics.  Grants of a maximum of $4,000 each will be awarded to elementary, middle and high schools.  Only schools with a current NCTM membership are eligible to apply.  Audience: Principals, Teachers.  Contact: Erin Tully, Research, Development and Evaluation, ext. 3113.

ASM International Foundation Grants (Deadline is May 25) – Grants are provided to K-12 teachers to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. The application procedure requires a two-page proposal describing a curriculum-based hands-on project that involves student observation, communication, mathematics, and science skills while enhancing their awareness of the materials around them.  Audience: Principals, Teachers.  Contact: Erin Tully, Research, Development and Evaluation, ext. 3113.

Goody’s Good Deeds for Schools Grant Program (Deadline is November 1, 2008) - Goody’s Good Deeds for Schools is a grant program designed to benefit schools in our local communities. Goody’s will fund fifty grants, each in the amount of $10,000, and grants can be used for WHATEVER the school believes to be its greatest needs (examples include a computer lab, library or text books, an arts enrichment program).  Please visit their website for an application and more details.  Audience: Principals, Teachers.  Contact: Erin Tully, Research, Development and Evaluation, ext. 3113.

Sixth Annual Formative Assessment Conference "Call for Proposals" - The Sixth Annual Formative Assessment Conference will be held November 9-11 in Myrtle Beach at Kingston Plantation.  More details regarding the conference will be forthcoming.  We are soliciting proposals for presentations at the conference breakout sessions.  Click HERE for The Call for Proposals.  As in past years the conference becomes an excellent staff development activity for all educators. Audience: Principals and Staff.  Contact: Tom Pritchard, Horry County Schools, 843-488-6843.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

The Discovery Education “Live Green” Teacher Grant  (Deadline May 15, 2008) – This grant, presented by General Motors, provides an opportunity for middle school teachers to receive funding to implement an idea that will increase student learning of new and emerging technologies and their impact on the environment and energy use. Forty (40) awards of $1,000 each will be made available and will be awarded to the teachers whose entries propose the most innovative and creative use of the award funds.  Audience: Middle School Principals and Teachers.  Contact: Erin Tully, Research, Development and Evaluation, ext. 3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

None

NOTICES/REQUESTS

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EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

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THE SCHOOLS CHANNEL

The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, 24 hours a day, and Channel 14, 5:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. daily) – Tune in to view the most recent edition of Enlighten with Dr. Fisher, a new monthly program showcasing outstanding students, schools and staff. The program airs each day at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and schedules.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

MISCELLANEOUS

Employment Opportunities – Click HERE for our web-site link to GCS Employment Opportunities.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER)

ALL LOCATIONS

2007-08 Employee Calendar               2007-08 Parent/Student Calendar

Thursday, May 1—Interim Progress Reports

May 4 – 10 – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5 — 9 — School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

May 5 – 9 - Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week (Food Service Employees)

Tuesday, May 6 – National Teacher Day

Wednesday, May 7 – National School Nurses Day

Thursday, May 8—Shining Stars Board Recognition, Embassy Suites Hotel, Verdae Blvd, Greenville. Reception is at 6:30 pm and program at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 13—Deadline to purchase Salute to Education Banquet tickets.  Locations purchase.

Friday, May 16— Armed Forces Day Celebration (6:00—8:00 p. m., Main Street, Greenville).  Everyone is invited.

Thursday, May 22 - Salute to Education Banquet (6:30 p.m., Carolina First / Woodside Center) for honorees and their guests

Monday, May 26 — Professional Development Day #9/Exchange Day

Thursday, May 29 – Retirement Banquet  (6:30 p.m., Carolina First / Woodside)

Friday, May 30 — Wednesday, June 4— Exams

Wednesday, June 4 — Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 - High School Graduations

Thursday, June 5 (Makeup Day #3) - Used as a school day ONLY if makeup day #3 is needed. If makeup day not needed, June 5 becomes Professional Development Day #10.  (Regular workday for 12-month employees.)

Friday, June 6 — Professional Development Day #10 if not on June 5