March 4, 2010                                                                 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

ALL EMPLOYEES

Raise Your Game at Summer Academy! (July 6 – 22, 2010) - This year’s Summer Academy is bigger and better than ever! Choose from a record-breaking 500 workshops covering 250 topics!  One hundred sixty-four presenters will be on hand at 25 sites across the district.  Teachers, principals, coaches, counselors, after school directors, nurses, and other staff are invited to register on the portal from March 15 through June 11.  Register early to make sure you get into the workshops of your choice.  The Summer Academy website will launch today and will include the online catalog.  Registration begins March 15 and ends June 11.  Topics include:

· Google-It's Not Just a Search Engine Any More…Cool Tools for Science

· The Adventures of Flat Stanley!

· Using Gizmos to Teach Math

· The Wind Beneath Their Wings: Peer Tutoring Programs

· Digital Cheating: What Teachers Can Do to Prevent It

Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Laura Herd, Teaching and Learning, 355-3196.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Deadline: April 30, 2010) - Nominations are being accepted for the Young Heroes prize for individual ages 8 to 18 who have “have shown leadership and courage in public services to people and our planet.” Ten national winners will be selected of those nominated to receive a $2,500 prize to support their service work or finance higher education. To learn more: http://www.barronprize.org/.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Development and Evaluation Dept., 355-3113.

ALL TEACHERS

McCarthey-Dressman Education Foundation (Deadline: May 1, 2010) - Funding requests up to $10,000 are being accepted for Academic Enrichment and Teacher Development opportunities.  Educators of K-12 students are eligible and funding can be used to implement unique, innovative classroom instruction or after-school programs (especially for low-income school populations), personal development opportunities that will enable teachers to improve classroom instruction, etc.  View web site for a list of recently funded projects. Online application process required.  Visit http://www.mccartheydressman.org/apply/signup for more information or to apply.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Development and Evaluation Dept., 355-3113.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Target Early Childhood Reading Grants (Deadline: April 30, 2010) - Funding requests in the amount of $2,000 are being accepted online for programs that promote early childhood reading (preschool-third grade).  Programs can include after-school reading programs and in-school reading activities/projects.  Schools and libraries are eligible for funding.  Online application process is required with successful grantees notified in September 2010.  Visit http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031821 to apply, or for more information.  Audience: Elementary Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Development and Evaluation Dept., 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

NONE

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

H & R Block Greenville County Locations – GCS employees receive a 15% discount on tax preparation fees by showing your district ID or Employee Pass.  Offer good through April 15. Contact Bridgett Slipke at 967-2765 with questions.  Audience: All Employees.

Smockadot Kids Boutique Spring Children's Wear Sale – Sale will be held Friday, March 12 from 10:00 am— 8:00 pm at the Greenville Hilton on Haywood Road. All employees will receive 10% off their purchase with school or employee ID or Employee Pass (may not be combined with other offers). Nothing over $40 including smocked clothing, monogrammed clothing and appliquéd clothing.  On-site monogramming available.  Boys up to 4T and Girls up to Size 7. Visit www.smockadotkids.com or email [email-masked] for more information.  Audience: All Employees.

Spring Break Special at Clarion Inn & Suites in Gatlinburg – The Clarion Inn & Suites is offering a Teacher Appreciation 15% discount for all GCS employees during Spring Break, March 29 – April 2.  Show your Employee Pass or ID badge to receive the discount.  For reservations call 800-933-0777.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Pam Papworth, Reservations Manager, Clarion Inn & Suites.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

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) – Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.

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

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

(* - Two dates revised based on day missed on Monday, February 1, 2010.  Other dates not impacted.)

February 28 – March 7—School Social Workers Week

* Tuesday, March 23 — End of 3rd Quarter Grading and Attendance Periods

March 29—April 2 — Spring Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)

Monday, April 5 – Make-Up Day #2 (If Needed)

Wednesday, April 7 — Report Cards

Friday, April 30 – Interim Progress Reports

Thursday, May 27 – 4K Last Day

* Friday, May 28 – Student Attendance Day (Makeup Day #1)

Thursday, June 3 - End 4th Quarter Grading Period

Friday, June 4 – Make-Up Day #3 (If Needed)

Monday, June 7 – Report Cards