March 15, 2012                                     ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard will be e-mailed on pay dates (August 15, 2011 - May 30, 2012) 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 EMPLOYEES

5K Race and a 1K Fun Run Fundraiser for Golden Strip CDC - The race will be held Saturday, April 28 on the campus of Golden Strip CDC and Bryson Elementary. Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. - Early Entry is $10 and all participants will receive a T-Shirt.  Late Entry is $12 and shirts are not guaranteed.  5K at 10:00 a.m. - Early Entry is $25 and all participants will receive a T-Shirt.  Late Entry is $30 and shirts are not guaranteed.  Click HERE for details and registration information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Drew Adams, Golden Strip CDC, 355-5072.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2012 Employee of the Year Awards (Deadline to Submit Nominations is Thursday, March 29) - We are seeking outstanding employees to be nominated for Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by the Greenville Federal Credit Union.  Employees of the Year receive a crystal award and $500 while their school/location receives $500 to share the honor with staff.  Click HERE for entry form and guidelines.  The nominee’s supervisor must approve and sign the nomination form.

Categories include: · School Administrator - i.e., Principal · Asst. School Administrator - i.e., Asst. Principal or Administrative Assistant (Non-Clerical) · School Support Employee - i.e., Secretary, Clerk, Aide, Nurse, or other non-teaching staff member · Operations Employee - i.e., Maintenance, Operations, Transportation or Food Service Employee, Plant Engineer, Custodian · District Professional Employee - i.e., Department Staff (non-clerical) · District Support Employee - i.e., Secretary, Clerk · Emerging Teacher - One elementary and one secondary second or third year teacher.

Winners (except Emerging Teachers who are announced at TOY breakfast in August) will be announced at the Salute to Education Banquet on Thursday, May 17.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications Department, 355-3888.

ALL TEACHERS

ING Unsung Heroes - The ING Unsung Heroes program awards funding to educators for innovative K-12 classroom projects designed to improve student learning.  Awards of $2,000 will be distributed to 100 finalists.  Of those finalists, the three most innovative projects will be selected for additional funding in the amounts of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000.  Finalists will be selected in the summer of 2012 with winning schools notified in October.  Click HERE for more information, review projects of previous winners, or to download the application.  Deadline: April 30, 2012.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Do Something Seed Grants - DoSomething.org is awarding a weekly grant of $500 to individuals (25 and younger) to launch, facilitate, or sustain a community action project.  Projects must involve communities of people working together.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may include video and/or website submissions.  Click HERE for more information on how to post a project, to download the application, or review FAQs. Deadline: – Rolling.   Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Summer Work Hours During Week of April 9 – 13 – All locations will be closed Monday, April 9 (makeup day) IF no school days are missed before that date.  Twelve-month employees (245-day work schedule) should work extended hours on Tuesday – Friday of that week or take vacation, personal leave, or compensatory time for a day. All other employees work regular hours on Tuesday – Friday since Monday, April 9 is a student/ school holiday.  Student hours on Tuesday – Friday are NOT impacted.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Supervisor.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Belk Stores Educator Shopping Day - Belk Stores are offering our teachers, school administrators and school employees a special shopping day on Thursday, March 22. Receive an extra 20% off (15% off Home & Shoes) regular and sale price purchases storewide with limited exclusions.  Mention the Coupon Code EDUCATOR and present your Employee Pass or School ID to receive the discount.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: John F Fiedler, 297-3200.

Sears Commercial Sales – GCS employees are invited to take advantage of pricing on Sears Commercial appliances, mattresses, exercise equipment, lawn tractors, televisions, garage door openers, hot water heaters, and more.  Special promotional offers on this flyer can only be sold to you through this partnership with GCS.  They are not available at Sears Retail.  Visit sears.com and write down the product/model number(s) of the products you wish to purchase.  Email the product number(s) to Eric Leigh for a quote.  You must include the Greenville County Schools discount code CU080697 in the email to receive the discount.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Eric Leigh, 864-809-3767 or Christine Lancianese, 864-234-1188.

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.

Healthy Living Tips:

· Practicing a life of wellness takes “PRACTICE”!  Living well means we practice healthy behaviors to achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.  It’s a process, not a goal.  I don’t believe that anyone makes healthy decisions 100% of the time, at some point everyone slips – we’re human – and not perfect.  This is why living a life of wellness takes “practice.”

· Greenville supports healthy citizens!  I hope you have noticed how much your community is supporting active, healthy lifestyles.  Regular changes occur in Greenville to offer free, inexpensive, and safe ways to get regular physical activity.  Also, county water parks will begin to offer healthier concession foods upon opening this summer.  Our Swamp Rabbit Trail continues to provide a wonderful family outing for walks, jogs, or biking.  What a great place to live!

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

Week of March 12 – Superintendent Search: Board interviews with candidates and determination of those to be considered for finalists

Week of March 19 - Superintendent Search: Dates to be Determined -  Board interviews and community forums with finalists, Receptions for employees and community to meet the finalists

Wednesday, March 21— End 3rd Quarter Grading Period

Saturday, March 24:  Special Called Board Meeting (Executive Session) to discuss superintendent finalists

Tuesday, March 27—Report Cards

Tuesday, March 27 — Deadline for Supervisors to Submit Retirement Information to Human Resources for Participation in the 2012 Retirement Banquet

Thursday, March 29—Deadline to Submit Nominations for 2012 Employee of the Year Awards (See complete information above.)

April 2-6 — Spring Break, Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave on April 2-3

Monday, April 9 — Makeup Day # 1 (If day is not needed, it becomes a student holiday and all schools and offices are closed)

April 10 – 13 (Tuesday-Friday) — Summer Hours for 12 Month Employees IF No School Days Missed Before Makeup Day on Monday, April 9. (See  complete information above.)

Monday, April 30 — Interim Progress Reports

Thursday, May 17—Salute to Education Banquet, TD Convention Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 24—2012 Retirement Dinner, Embassy Suites Hotel, 6:30 p.m.