April 2021
⦁ One of the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s legislated responsibilities is to “advance and promote the cause of public education in Alberta”. Please participate in the curriculum review . Go to: www.teachers.ab.ca and complete the survey. We need to hear your voice!
⦁ Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local 54 CONTEST ALERT! Teachers, with Earth Day upon us, we want to know what you are doing to make this world a better place. Are you attending the Capital City Clean-Up? Does your Earth Day/ Spring Clean-Up include your class or school? WE WANT TO KNOW! From now until Friday, May 14th, Local 54 will provide contest entries to win 1 of 10 prizes. Go to www.ectlocal541stg.wpenginepowered.com for info on how to enter.
⦁ Hats On for Mental Health” On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, wear a hat in school in support of mental health. Whether your class is in-person or on-line, send a photo of you and your students (respecting FOIP) to kathy.macisaac@ecteachers.ca. We’ll draw for 3 covid friendly treats. Staffs are welcome to enter too!
⦁ Celebrate “Education Week”! May 3-7, 2021. Did you know? The first Alberta School Week (Education Week) was held December 2–8, 1928. Its purpose then, as now, is to call attention to the importance of education and to show the public the good things happening in Alberta schools. (excerpt from: website: www.teachers.ab.ca)
⦁ Elections for Committee Chairs and EAFEC (Edmonton Area Field Experiences committee) will take place at the May 25, Council of School Representatives meeting. Information about committees can be found on the website: www.ectlocal541stg.wpenginepowered.com. Submit your name to suzanne.rosko@ecteachers.ca, if interested.
⦁ The Annual General Meeting for Local 54 will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 4:30 pm. (Zoom) All Edmonton Catholic Teachers are welcome to attend. Please email suzanne.rosko@ecteachers.ca to receive the link.
These are challenging days …. Call the office if we can help. Kathy and Suzanne can both be reached at 780 451 1196.