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COQUITLAM TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION May18, 2018 - No.34 Inside This Issue... P.2 YEAR END MEETING HIGHLIGHTS P.7 COMMITTEE VACANCIES President's Message #208 - 2502 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4 Ph: 604-936-9971 Fax: 604-936-7515 P.6 PD POWER - IGNITE HIGHLIGHTS P.4 PENSION STATEMENT ON THE WAY Thanks and Recognition Thanks to all the people who came out to the Year End Meeting this Wednesday and, especially to those who ran for positions and were elected. It’s challenging, particularly for a working teacher to commit to union work and we are very appreciative of those who do, whether on the Executive Committee, as Staff or PD reps, Committee chairs and members or any of the other access points to union work. I’m pleased the released officer team remains intact as, the strength and commitment of the people who work in the office is undimmed by the passage of some time in the work. I always grateful to the office staff who perform astounding feats of organization and are expert cat-herders when it comes to working with the officers. Finally, I thank the general membership for their support of the union, especially as we approach a challenging bargaining environment in 2018-19. Have a lovely long weekend, everyone. . P.5 SAVE THE DATE P.3 M.A.R.C. WINNERS P.8 UPCOMING RETIREMENT EVENTS
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COQUITLAM TEACHERS' ASSOCIATIONMay 18, 2018 - No. 34
Inside This Issue. . .
P.2 YEAR END MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
P.7 COMMITTEE VACANCIES
President's Message
#208 - 2502 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4 Ph: 604-936-9971 Fax: 604-936-7515
P.6 PD POWER - IGNITE HIGHLIGHTS
P.4 PENSION STATEMENT ON THE WAY
Thanks and Recognition Thanks to all the people who came out to the Year End Meeting this Wednesdayand, especially to those who ran for positions and were elected. It’s challenging,particularly for a working teacher to commit to union work and we are veryappreciative of those who do, whether on the Executive Committee, as Staff orPD reps, Committee chairs and members or any of the other access points tounion work. I’m pleased the released officer team remains intact as, the strength andcommitment of the people who work in the office is undimmed by the passageof some time in the work. I always grateful to the office staff who performastounding feats of organization and are expert cat-herders when it comes toworking with the officers. Finally, I thank the general membership for theirsupport of the union, especially as we approach a challenging bargainingenvironment in 2018-19.
Have a lovely long weekend, everyone.
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P.5 SAVE THE DATE
P.3 M.A.R.C. WINNERS
P.8 UPCOMING RETIREMENT EVENTS
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CTA UPDATES
Released Officers: President - Ken Christensen First VP - Amanda Long Second VP - Kara Obojski Labour Relations Officer - Andy Gilligan PD Chair - Holly Stibbs
Members at Large Executive Committee: Meggan Crawford Jacqueline Favelle Kay Jasinski Haymen Leong Natalie Malakoff Christine Wong
Our Social Justice Chair is pending and will be elected in the Fall due to policy changes locally tocreate a CASJ model that replicates BCTF structure of a social justice committee with action groupsin different areas. That policy change was also ratified at our meeting.
Many Great Prizes this year. Winners:
$100 Restaurant Gift Card - Tessa Voykin (Gleneagle) Year End School Luncheon - Elena Danesin (Rochester) BCTF T-Shirt - Michelle Sigismun (Glen) Ken Follett Novel "A Column of Fire" - Sharon Lee (TTOC) Tanya Talaga Autographed copy of "Seven Fallen Feathers - Sheila Drysdale (Castle Park) United Library Services 3 Book Bundle - Jane Irvin (Aspenwood) BCTF Tote Bag w/artistic note cards - Justin Van Hove (Hillcrest) BCTF Mural Tote Bag w/artistic note cards - Craig Sung (Birchland) CTA Swag Bag - Meggan Crawford (Suwa'lkh) Keurig Travel Mug w/Starbucks Card - Michelle Wise (R.C.MacDonald) $50 Chapters/Indigo Gift Card - Frankie Brovold (Aspenwood) CTA Swag Bag - Tessa Voykin (Gleneagle) $50 Chapters/Indigo Gift Card - Natalie Malakoff (Kilmer)
CTA YEAR END GENERAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Committee Chairs: TTOC Chair - Geoffrey Kehrig PD Chair - Holly Stibbs LSA Council Chair - Meggan Crawford Adult Education Chair - Karen Jogha
BCTF Local Reps: Sandra Cowan and Andy GIlligan joinDiether Malakoff and Amanda Robertswho are continuing their two year term.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2017-18 Multicultural and Anti-Racism Committee (MARC) Awards presented on May 16, 2018:
Corrie Archer (Kwayhquitlam Middle) Tammy Ferdinandi (Blakeburn Elementary) Kirk Gummow (Aboriginal Education Dept.) Hasheem Hakeem (Dr. Charles Best Secondary) Amanda Roberts (Port Moody Secondary) Shawna Colleen Smith (Gleneagle Secondary) Sonya Wachowski (James Park) Ryan Williams (Aboriginal Youth Worker)
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TeachBC is an online resource of teaching materials, lessons, and research relevant to the K-12BC curriculum. The website is public and open to everyone through the generosity of BCpublic school teachers. Teachers and organizations can share their teaching resources oreducational research by registering and uploading their materials or providing links. Anyonecan browse and download the resources for classroom or professional use. Browsing is easy.Users can search by subject, grade level, resource type, title, description, language, and more. Please help build the resource inventory. The help page features instructional videos and otheruseful tools. In the spirit of teachers helping teachers, thank you!
From Left: Amanda Roberts, Sonya Wachowski, Kirk Gummow, Hasheem Hakeem
MARC Community Dinner for the Homeless
Where: Circuit Collision and Autoglass 1099 Landsdowne Drive, Coquitlam BC
When: 4pm-5pm on Thursday, May 31st.
If you would like to help out at this event or provide any supplies please contact Sue Barnes [email protected].
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CTA UPDATESAdministration Conversations with staff around absences
"The district has informed us that there have been some high absences the past three Fridays and assuch they have asked admin to remind staff of the impact of such absences on operations in schools.
Randy Manhas, Executive Director of HR did state in his email to admin:
"To be clear, I firmly believe that the significant majority of teachers are totally committed to thedistrict and their students. I am fully aware that many of our staff come to work even when theyprobably should stay home because they are ill. Having said that, it is incumbent on us to lookinto these trends more deeply to gain a better understanding of what is occurring on Fridays."
At this time the CTA just wanted to let members know where these conversations admin may behaving with staff are coming from and call CTA If there is anything unusual about theseconversations.
Your Pension Statement Is In The Mail
The BC Teachers’ Pension Plan has mailed out individual Member’s BenefitStatements with its 2017 Report to Members. That report, which is sent out everyspring, provides a summary of the plan’s financial performance, investmentperformance, updates and descriptions of plan initiatives, rule changes, and othertopics important to members. Make sure to keep an eye out for it in your mailbox.This is also a good reminder to make sure the Teachers’ Pension Plan and the BCTFhave your correct contact information. Sign in to the pensions website. If you havemoved recently, please also fill out the online BCTF change of address form.
Graduation Assessments: Numeracy and Literacy
As part of the updated Ministry of Education graduation requirements, students in the newGraduation Program will have to complete a provincial literacy and numeracy assessment. Thisassessment is not tied to any particular curriculum. The Graduation Numeracy Assessment is beingimplemented this year, and the Graduation Literacy Assessment will be implemented in the 2019–20school year, replacing the existing Language Arts 12 examinations.
The BCTF has issues an Educational Change Bulletin that examines this closer and can be read in fullhere: http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Publications/NewslettersAlerts/EdChangeBulletin/ECB-2018-05-17.pdf
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CTA UPDATESACCEPTING RESOURCE DONATIONS!
The TTOC Committee is looking for relevant, gently used, K-12 resources such as: novels, classroom décor, craft supplies,cds, kits, DVDs, toys, centre activities, and teacher guides.Please drop off donations off at the Winslow Gym from 3-4pm on Thursday, June 7th. Please contact Denise at [email protected] forassistance. Thank you for supporting our early careercolleagues!
Last night’s #Ignite43 at Samz Neighbourhood Pub in Port Coquitlam was agreat success!
A big shout out to our amazing presenters who so eloquently shared theirperspectives on teaching and learning in 2018: Chuck Baker (Dr. CharlesBest), Jeff Christensen (Eagle Mtn), Andrea Klockenbrink (ContinuingEducation), Sherina Chandra (TTOC), Erica McArthur (Riverside), Trish Quan(Kwayhquitlum), Dave Sands (SBO), Erin Stainsby (Dr. Charles Best), GregSutherland (SFU), Ali Tootian (Gleneagle) and Stephen Whiffin (SBO). Topicslooked at engaging our learners through outdoor education, makerspaces,Instagram and infographics; understanding the developmental stages ofplagiarism; looking at how innovations are diffused and recognizingtechnology as a tool for change; taking care of ourselves with a FITperspective so that we can situate ourselves, find our why, and reflect on ourjourney.
An extra special thank you to our emcee, James Gill (Meadowbrook) and ourhost, Amanda Long (CTA). Your passion for lifelong learning shines through!
#Ignite43 brings together trustees, district leadership, administrators andteachers as we work together to create a culture of professional learning. Weare grateful to Continuing Education, Dell Computers and SD43 for helping tosponsor this CTA event.
Watch for our next #Ignite43 coming in the Fall!
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PD POWER
Do your little bit of good
where you are; it’s those
little bits of good put
together that overwhelm
the world.” – Desmond Tutu
Teachers interested in the following committees should go onto
our website for a curriculum vitae form and submit it to the CTA
Office by: Monday, May 28, 2018.
If you have questions, call the CTA Office at 604-936-9971.
New Westminster & District Labour Council
- 5 CTA reps
CTA Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Committee
- 1 elem. rep, 2 secondary reps, 1 MAL
CTA PD Committee
- 1 elem. rep, 2 secondary reps
CTA Teachers Teaching on Call Committee
- 5 members-at-large
CTA Policies & Procedures Committee
- 1 member-at-large
CTA Social Justice Committee
- 2 middle reps
District Student Services Advisory Committee
- 2 CTA reps
District French Advisory Committee
- 3 CTA reps
District Student Achievement Advisory Committee
- 4 CTA reps
District Review Panel Committee
- 1 CTA rep
District Technology Advisory Committee
- 2 CTA reps
District Student Wellness & Safety Committee
- 3 CTA reps
District Advisory Committee on Aboriginal Education
- 1 CTA rep
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COMMITTEE VACANCIES
C T A C o n t a c t s :
www.coquitlamteachers.com CTA Office: 604-936-9971
Ken Christensen, [email protected]
Amanda Long, First [email protected]
Kara Obojski, Second [email protected]
Andy Gilligan, Labour Relations Officer [email protected]
/CTA43 @CTA43
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The CTA can be found on Facebookand Twitter. You can also email us or check
out the websitewww.coquitlamteachers.com
Mike Cook from Pinetree Secondary is retiring. A celebration on Monday June 25 from 4 - 9:30 pm atPinetree Sec. School Library. $20 for food & gift. Please use this link to RSVP and pay: https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/16781/108/False/True
Brenda Graham from Westwood Elementary is retiring. A celebration on Friday, June 22 from 3:30 -5:30 pm at Westwood Elementary gym. $20 for food & gift ($10 for gift only). RSVP by June 1, 2018 toCarly Johnson ([email protected])
Robin Shaw from Panorama Heights Elementary is retiring. A celebration on Tuesday, June 12 from3:30 - 6:30 pm at Fairways Grill & Patio. $25 for food & gift ($10 for gift only). RSVP by June 1 to NicoleElliott ([email protected])
Anne Shaw from Summit Middle is retiring. A celebration on Thursday, May 31 at 3:30 pm at SummitMiddle. $20 for food & gift ($10 for gift only). RSVP to dhamed@@sd43.bc.ca by May 28.
Greg Tjosvold aka: Mr. T is starting his new life. Please come and celebrate his retirement on June 7. See link for invitation details: Greg Tjosvoldretirement.pdf<http://my43.sd43.bc.ca/departments/CommunityRelations/SiteAssets/Lists/AnnouncementsListInstance/NewForm/Greg%20Tjosvold%20retirement.pdf>
Holly Stibbs, Pro-D [email protected]
Kelly Roberts, Executive Coordinator [email protected]
Heidi Davis, Finance [email protected]
Kelly Stewart, Office Clerk [email protected]
