October 29, 2010                                                            ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard will be e-mailed on pay dates (August 13, 2010 - May 27, 2011) to all employees.  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 EMPLOYEES

American Education Week – Greenville County Schools will celebrate American Education Week from November 14-20 with the theme, “Great Public Schools: Right Here in Greenville County!”  Included in this year’s celebration will be a drawing for some great door prizes during American Education Week.  Be sure to enter the Enlighten E-News quiz at the bottom of the newsletter for your chance to win!  ONE ENTRY PER EMPLOYEE PLEASE!  Deadline to enter is Friday, November 12. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications, 355-8874.

Intel Schools of Distinction - Up to three schools at each level – elementary, middle and high – and each category (math & science) will be awarded a $5,000 Intel Foundation grant for demonstrating excellence in math and science education.  The 18 schools selected must have developed an environment and curricula that meets or exceeds national benchmarks in math and science content standards.  Three years of results data will be required in the application process.  A four-member team from each grant awardee will also receive a trip to Washington, D.C., where six winners will be selected as finalists and receive an additional $10,000.  One of these six schools is then selected as a Star Innovator and receives an additional $25,000.  All winning schools will receive products from the Intel Foundation program sponsors.  Deadline: Online application process is now open and will close on February 17, 2011. Finalists announced in April 2011. Winners announced in September 2011.  Click HERE to learn more.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

Fruit Tree 101 Program - The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) offers donations of 20-25 fruit trees for the creation of school-based fruit orchards.  Trees are planted by FTPF and school-affiliated volunteers over a weekend.  FTPF instructional staff also provides a school-day lesson for students on the importance of trees and a diet that includes fresh fruit.  Lesson culminates in a tree planting exercise.  School must have sufficient land to cultivate and maintain a small orchard.  Deadline:  No published deadlines.  Click HERE for more information or to download the application.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Golden Apple Rewards Discount Directory - The 2010-11 Golden Apple Rewards Discount Directories will be delivered to schools/locations in approximately two weeks.  Each permanent full-time or part-time employee will receive a book.  Substitutes are not eligible.  Special Education Services employees (speech therapist, psychologist, physical therapist, etc.) will receive their books from SES.  Since there are no extra copies, we will be unable to replace lost directories. The directory offers discounts from many businesses and services, such as cell phone providers, furniture stores, fitness centers, mortgage services, and local restaurants.  These discounts are exclusively for employees of Greenville County Schools, so don’t miss out on some great savings!  Complete the survey on the first page for a chance to win $50!  The book PDF will be available on the District InfoWeb under Downloadable Resources. NEW THIS YEAR: Eplee and Associates has created a website just for GCS employees that links to each of the vendors in the book.  The website address will be announced when the books are delivered.  Audience: Employees. Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, ext. 8874.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Old Navy Cherrydale Location – Old Navy at Cherrydale is having their Friends and Family Event November 11 – 14 with every 30% off every transaction.  This discount is in addition to any of their regularly advertised promotions.  Plus, 5% of every dollar spent will be donated to charity.  On Sunday, November 14, Old Navy at Cherrydale will extend store hours from 7-9 pm exclusively for School District employees.  Show your Employee Pass to receive these discounts.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sunshine Brock at 232-0645.

Sam’s Club Open House – Sam’s Club on Woodruff Road is hosting a special Open House for all GCS staff on Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Come out and enjoy the same savings as members. Show your Employee Pass when you stop by the Registration Table and get a FREE goodie bag. When you join or renew your membership, you’ll also receive a certificate for a $10 Sam’s Club Gift Card. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Stephanie Graves, 987-7220.

J. Jill @Greenridge - J. Jill at The Shops at Greenridge is offering a 15% discount on full-price purchases to all Greenville County Schools employees.  Purchases must be made in-store and you must present your Employee Pass to receive the discount.  Offer good through January 31, 2011.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sherry Ellerbe, 234-7703.

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)

2010-11 Calendars (Revised 7-6-10):  Employee, Student, Student (Spanish)

Tuesday, November 2—Election Day (Holiday, Including 12-Month Employees)

November 14–20—American Education Week, Tagline - Great Public Schools: Right Here in Greenville County!

Monday, November 22—Interim Progress Reports

Wednesday, November 24 — Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave

November 25–26 – Schools and Offices Closed

November 24, 25, 26 — Thanksgiving Break