November 15, 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.

American Education Week: November 14-20.  Thank You for All You Do!!

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Lifelong Learning Courses Offered - Lifelong Learning, 206 Wilkins Street, will offer two graduate classes: Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement  (starting Tues., Jan. 25,4-7 pm,) and Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys (starting Thurs., Jan. 27, 4-7 pm). Recertification and three graduate hours are through the College of Charleston.  All classes will be held at Lifelong Learning.  Click HERE for link to our website with more information.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Terry Culbertson, Lifelong Learning, 355-6095.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Grant - General Mills is awarding fifty $10,000 grants to innovative programs that help youth develop good nutritional and fitness habits.  Projects must involve a registered dietician and grant awardees will be required to evaluate their program utilizing General Mills evaluation tools.  The General Mills website offers examples of winning projects, model programs and curricula, as well as access to the online application.  Deadline: December 15, 2010. Notification is May 31, 2011 with distribution of funds in June.  Click HERE to learn more.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

2011 Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy Scholarships - The Honeywell Hometown Solutions Scholarship is offered to middle school math and science teachers for participation in a five-day program focused on space science and space exploration.  The academy provides 45 hours of intensive professional development including astronaut-style training, simulations, and activities designed to promote life-long learning in a classroom setting.  All lessons are linked to National Science and Math standards.  Scholarship recipients receive lodging at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, travel, materials, and five-day tuition.  Programs will be offered from June 15-21 and June 22-28, 2011.  Deadline: December 31, 2010. Notification in March 2011.  Click HERE for more information.  Audience: Middle School Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

NONE

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Orkin Pest Control – Orkin Pest Control is offering GCS employees special discounts for new customers. Receive 25% off Termite Rate; 10% off ancillary services; and receive a flat rate with no start-up fee on pest control (based on your home’s square footage.) You must show your Employee Pass and mention coupon code GCSE-JF to receive the discounts. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Jeff Fowler, 864-978-9442 or 864-609-1500.

BB&T @ Work – BB&T @Work is exclusively for GCS employees and includes free checking with direct deposit; free BB&T Online Banking; free BB&T Check Card with Visa Extras; Automatic Savings plan with exclusive rates; and discounts on Mortgage Loans and Lines of Credit. Visit one of their 37 Upstate locations or click here to enroll online. GCS company code is #10572. Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sarah Slaughter.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Enlighten Video with Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher – Please click HERE for the November edition of Enlighten video.  This month’s video looks at three high schools, including an interview with the principal and student body president of each school. The video is also available on The Schools Channel (Charter Cable Channels 99 and 14).  Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8870.

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)

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

Monday, November 22—Interim Progress Reports

Wed., Nov. 24—Friday, Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed)

Wednesday, November 24 — 12-Month Employees Required Leave

Thursday, Nov. 25– Friday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Break (Offices Closed)

December 20-21—Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employees Required Leave

December 20-31 — Winter Break