November 30, 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

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONEALL TEACHERS

NAMM Foundation WannaPlay Fund - The NAMM Foundation provides grants ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 to schools that are expanding or reinstating music education programs.  Schools must provide data regarding free & reduced lunch participation.  Applicants notified within 30 days of applying and applications may be retained for consideration on a rolling basis.  Application available online and school must submit two letters of support with the application.  Click HERE to learn more, or download the application.  Deadline: Rolling.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Shell Science Lab Challenge - Middle and high school science teachers (grades 6-12) who can illustrate replicable approaches to science lab instruction using limited school and laboratory resources are invited to apply for the NSTA Shell Science Lab Challenge for the opportunity to win a school science lab makeover support package.  Regional winners are eligible to win $20,000, with national finalists receiving resources, tools, and professional development opportunities.  Click HERE for link to more information.  E-mail [email-masked] to request an application.  Deadline: February 2, 2011.  Winners announced March 2011.  Audience: Middle and High Science Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

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EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Costco Shopping Day – All employees are invited to a special shopping event at Costco, 1021 Woodruff Road, on Sunday, December 12 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.  Show your Employee Pass to shop all day without a Costco membership.  GCS employees will be treated to heavy hors d’oeuvres and will have a chance to win Costco gift cards.  RSVP to (864) 297-2578 or email [email-masked].  Audience: All Principals.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

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)

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

December 20-31 — Winter Break