December 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.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL TEACHERS

Lifelong Learning Computer Courses Offered - Lifelong Learning at 206 Wilkins Street will offer Teacher Recertification Classes for Computers.  Classes start in January and will be held at Lifelong Learning. For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website. Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Grace Pascuiti, Lifelong Learning, 355-6059.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

Fuel Up To Play 60 Foundation - Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to public schools seeking to implement or enhance existing programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.  Grant awards can be used to fund project expenses, equipment, or other out-of-pocket expenses.  Examples of previously awarded grants are available at the website.  Schools must enroll with the program (free) before applying online.  For more information or to apply please click HERE for website link.  Teachers can also call 1-800-752-4337 with questions.  Deadline: February 15, 2011 - Multiple deadlines throughout the year.  Audience: All Teachers.    Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams High School Invention Grants - Approximately 15 grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to science, math, and technology high school educators to fund research, materials, and learning experiences involving teams of 5 to 15 high school youth. Invention projects must meet the needs of the world’s poorest people (those earning $2 or less a day) and may include assistive devices, environmental technologies, and consumer goods.  The initial feedback application on invention ideas is March 18, 2011.  Up to 35 finalists will be selected to continue through the application process and attendance at the 2011 Eurekafest is required to submit the final application in September 2011.  For more information or to apply please click HERE for website link.  Deadline: September 9, 2011.  Notification by September 30, 2011.  Audience: High School Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – The United Way is offering free income tax assistance to families earning $49,000 or less per year. VITA Sites are in Greenville, Pickens, and Anderson. Appointments will be taken beginning December 1, 2010. Tax preparation begins as early as January 18, 2011. To schedule an appointment, call 2-1-1.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: VITA, 2-1-1.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

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 (Schools and Offices Closed)

January 2011—School Board Recognition Month

January 12-13 - 5K and First Grade Registration for 2011-12

Thursday, January 13 — End 2nd Quarter Grading Period

Friday, January 14—Professional Development Workday, AM District/PM Schools (Flex)

Monday, January 17—Martin Luther King Day Holiday (Also 12-Month Employee