September 30, 2013                                          ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates (August 15, 2013 - May 30, 2014) 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 TEACHERS

Walmart Local Grants - Grants ranging from $250 to $2,500 are available through the Walmart community giving program.  Funded projects must target one of four foundation priorities which include hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women’s economic empowerment, or career opportunity.  Click here to review all application criteria and to access the online application.  Deadline: December 1, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Youth Garden Grants - 20 grants of $500 each are available through the National Gardening Association for the establishment or expansion of youth gardening projects.  Gardens must be charitable and/or educational in nature and include teams of children between the ages of 3 and 18.  Winning programs will also receive a tool package that includes tools, plant starts and seeds.  Click here to review all application criteria and to access the online application.  Deadline: December 6, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

ExploraVision Program - Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association is seeking to fund up to 8 student-led science projects that offer ideas and inventions that are capable of “making the world a better place.”  Most eligible projects will receive $1,000 in Toshiba technology. Eight winning project teams (four 1st place, four 2nd place) will be selected.  Each student of the 1st place winning teams will receive a $10,000 savings bond and a $5,000 savings bond will be awarded to each student of the 2nd place teams.  Click here to review all application criteria and to register.  Deadline: January 30, 2014.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards– This award recognizes middle and high school students for volunteer service in their community. Click on the Prudential web-site link for more information about the application and deadline.  Audience: Middle and High School Principals, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, and Students.  Contact: [email-masked], 877-525-8491.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas - Individual mathematics teachers (grades 9-12) who are a full member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are eligible for grants of up to $4,000.  Applicant must produce classroom materials or lessons that connect math to other fields.  Proposals will include a plan for developing and evaluating materials, the connectivity to other fields, and the anticipated impact on student learning.  Click here to review all application criteria.  Deadline: November 8, 2013.  Audience: High School Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources’ Home Page.

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Influenza Vaccine for Employees - The Influenza Vaccine will be offered to employees, retirees and their families in two district clinics: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Central Office, Conference Room A, 2:30 – 5:30 and Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at M T Anderson, Room 101, from 2:30 – 5:30.  Sign-Up Sheets for the vaccine should be emailed or faxed (355-8971) to Cathie Storey, by Wednesday, October 2.  Details of vaccination, cost and payment method are on the sign-up sheet.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Cathie Storey, RN at 355-3171.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

ACC Championship Game in Charlotte - The ACC is extending an invitation to faculty and staff to attend the 2013 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 7 for the reduced rate of $25 per person.  (A minimum of four tickets must be purchased for $100.)  Ticket purchases include a free ACC Championship Hat and a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich.  To reserve your seats at the $25 faculty/staff rate, please call Vanessa Hill at 336-331-3822 by Friday, October 25 and mention you are a faculty/staff member of Greenville County Schools.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Vanessa Hill, 336-331-3822.

Hendrick Honda Easley – Hendrick Honda Easley is the first major sponsor of the GCS Athletics page.  As part of the partnership, they are offering Employee Pricing for all GCS employees.  Click HERE for more information on the exclusive discounts just for employees.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Marcus Sanders, 855-1234.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, 24 hours a day, and Charter 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.

HEALTHY LIVING TIPS:

Eat More Vegetables - Make an effort to increase your vegetable intake every day, especially the non-starchy kind.  Also try to eat a variety of different vegetables and colors so that you get all the different nutrients they offer.

Cook More at Home - When you do the cooking, you control the ingredients.  Cook extra for dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch.  If you do eat out, be smart about it.  Watch your portion sizes, save half for later, order extra veggies instead of starches, and ask for things like dressings and sauces on the side.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2013-14 Calendars—Student (English and Spanish) and Employee

September 16 – October 31 — Open Enrollment for Insurance Coverage

Thursday, October 17 - Professional Dev. Workday, Schools - Flex

Friday, October 18 - Schools - Parent/Teacher Conferences and MAP Improvement (Exchange Day #1)

Friday, October 25 - End 1st Quarter Grading Period

Thursday, October 31 – Report Cards