"Engaging Students: The Art of Effective Instruction" Workshop - January 30, 2012

The Professional Development Committee is hosting this free workshop on Monday, January 30, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Barnett House. The workshop focuses on the importance of providing multilevel activities and discusses practical instructional strategies. Please pre-register with the Local's office.

Financial Planning Seminar: Reality Based Financial Planning for Young Professionals - February 4, 2012

The Service to Members Committee is hosting a free Financial Planning Seminar on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Barnett House. Ron Trant will present an overview of financial planning including the basics of savings, budget and tax free savings accounts. This seminar is aimed at teachers in the earlier years of their careers. Please pre-register with the Local's office.  

Teachers' Time-Out - February 10, 2012

The next Teachers' Time-Out will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012. Join your colleagues for a evening of bowling at Gateway Lanes (3414 Gateway Blvd) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please pre-register with the Local's office by phone (780-455-2164 or email).

Maternity/Adoption Information Seminar - February 13, 2012

The Service to Members Committee is hosting a free Maternity/Adoption Information Seminar on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Barnett House. Please pre-register with the Local's office by phone (780-455-2164 or email).

Substitute Teachers' General Meeting - February 21, 2012

The next Substitute Teachers' General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Barnett House.

Resume Writing Workshop - February 27, 2012

The Service to Members Committee is hosting a free Resume Writing Workshop on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Barnett House. This workshop is limited to 70 participants. Pre-register with the Local's office by phone (780-455-2164 or email).

Call for ARA Delegates

The Local is eligible to send approximately 60 representatives to the Annual Representative Assembly (ARA) in Calgary on May 19-21, 2012. If you would like to serve as a Local ARA Representative, complete the ARA Nomination form and return it to the Local's office.

Call for GETCA Nominations

Each year the Local appoints members to serve on the Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention Association (GETCA). If you are interested in serving your fellow members in this capacity, please complete the GETCA Nomination form and return it to the Local's office.

Greater Edmonton Teachers' Convention (GETCA) - March 1 & 2, 2012

In preparation for the 2012 convention, the organizers would like to share some important information with you. The handout is available here or more information can be found on the GETCA website. Do you have questions about Convention attendance? Check the Frequently Asked Questions section of the ATA's website.

Benefit for Bissell Centre - March 1, 2012

The grade 9 leadership class from Riverbend Junior High School is running the Benefit Concert for Bissell Centre and silent auction on March 1, 2012. Tickets are $23.11 each. More information is available on the website.

Spring Retirement Seminar - March 10, 2012

The Service to Members Committee is hosting its annual Spring Retirement Seminar on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Barnett House. The cost is $15 per person. If you are interested in learning more about retiring, return the completed registration form and payment to the Local's office prior to Monday, March 5, 2012.

General Assembly - March 11, 2012

Notice to all members of the bargaining unit... There will be a General Assembly held on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 7:00 pm at the Shaw Conference Centre. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Opening Position. More information will be available closer to the date.

West Edmonton Mall Waterpark - April 14, 2012

The Social Committee is hosting a family fun night at the West Edmonton Mall's Waterpark on Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:30-10:30 pm. Tickets are $5 per person (children 2 & under are free). Please forward the completed order form, along with payment (cash or cheque only) to the Local's office.

ATA Educational Trust

The ATA Educational Trust is a registered charitable organization closely affiliated with the Alberta Teachers' Association. Each year, the Trust offers bursaries and grants to Alberta teachers and educational researchers. Through its bursary program, the Trust encourages teachers to update knowledge and improve teaching skills by enrolling in courses of study. The Trust’s grant program encourages teachers to attend specialist council conferences, develop resources or undertake research in education that will be of practical value to colleagues. More information is available on the ATA's website.

Racism Free Edmonton

To promote respect, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and the inclusion of Aboriginal and other racialized communities into the social, economic and political fabric of the City of Edmonton, a campaign is being carried out to solicit personal commitments from the public. As individual actions make a difference, the campaign encourages Edmontonians to commit to one action for one year that will help create a racism free, inclusive and welcoming Edmonton. The goal is 30,000 commitments. Our Local has committed to this initiative and we encourage all members to make a commitment as well. For ways to commit visit http://racismfreeedmonton.ca/.