Substitute Teachers' Committee Chair
Congratulations to Tara Baycroft. She has been acclaimed to the position of Substitute Teachers' Committee Chair on the Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2017-2020 term.
Mindfitness Training - Nov. 19, 2018
The PD Committee is offering the Mindfitness Training on November 19th. If you are interested, please contact the Local office to sign up (info@edpub.org).
Curling - Nov. 30, 2018
The Social Committee is hosting a free curling night at Jasper Place Curling Club. Bring your colleagues and make it a team building activity! All levels welcome! Details on how to sign up are available through Eventbrite; password: Rock.
Winter Holiday Social - Nov. 30, 2018
The Diversity, Equity and Human Rights (DEHR) Subcommittee is hosting a Winter Holiday Social on Friday, November 30th beginning at 4:30 pm. The exact location is to be determined. Sign up through Eventbrite; password: Winter.
Substitute Teachers Winter Celebration - Dec. 7, 2018
Join your substitute teacher colleagues to celebrate the holiday season with a full turkey dinner. Sign up through Eventbrite; password: Celebrate. Sorry, no guests.
Create Your Own Christmas Lantern Centerpiece - Dec. 8, 2018 FULL
The PD Committee has purchased 10 spots for this workshop offered at Salisbury Greenhouse from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The cost is free; you are responsible to pay for the materials you choose to use (approx. $45 not including the container). Space is limited to 10 members. Sign up through Eventbrite; password: Lantern.
Maternity/Adoption Information Session - Dec. 10, 2018
The second Maternity/Adoption Information Night for the 2018-19 school year is on Monday, December 10, 2018 beginning at 5:00 pm at Barnett House. Sign up on Eventbrite; password: Maternity. The next one is March 11th.
Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) Meetings
The DEHR Committee is hosting QSA meetings each month. Join them on the third Thursday (beginning September 20th) at Barnett House beginning at 4:30 pm!
2018-19 PD Observe a Colleague
Want to observe a colleague in their classroom? Apply for funding to cover a half day or full day substitute using the Learning Through Observation PD fund, sponsored by the Local's Professional Development Committee. Click HERE for the guidelines and application form.
Charity Trust Fund
The Charity Trust Fund is assembled through the voluntary charitable donations of teachers who agree to contribute 1/2 of 1% of salary (approx. $37/month) through payroll deductions. The Local's Donations Committee distributes these funds to charities that have the greatest impact on the young people we work with. If you are not currently a donor, please consider signing up. The form and last year's distribution of the fund is available HERE.
Community Volunteer Grant
Do you actively volunteer with a specific charity? If so, the Donations Committee, through a bequest, would like to donate to your charity on your behalf. Click HERE for more information and how to apply.
