A Message from our President - Marjean Rosen
Dear Fellow WETA Members,
On behalf of the Executive Board and myself, we wish you a wonderful rest of the year and summer break. The upcoming year may have a few challenges from the federal government and the Supreme Court. We will be keeping a watchful eye on possible changes to the union.
The California Department of Education is partnering with selected county offices of education organizations to hold ESSA stakeholder meetings. The state is eager to hear from the teachers. This is the time to speak out if you have any comments and want your voice heard. There are two meetings that are going to be held in out area which are as follows:
June 14 at the Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey from 6-9 P.M. For registration information https://lacoe-essa-state-plan-pm.eventbrite.com.
June 15 at the Los Angeles County of Education in Downey from 9-11 A.M. For registration information http://lacoe-essa-state-plan-am.eventbrite.com.
CONTACTOR YOUR LEGISLATOR NOW!!! The Trump/DeVos FY2018 education budget proposal will cut $10.6 billion from the federal education initiative, according to The Washington Post. In addition to diverting over $1 billion from existing programs to K-12 voucher-types schemes, the proposal slashes funding for afterschool programs, class size reduction, professional development, Pell grants, career and technical education, and much more. In addition loan forgiveness for public services would end, which could discourage students from becoming educators. “The President Trump outlined in his budget are reckless and wrong for students, and working families,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia. “If enacted, the Trump budget will crush the dreams of students, deprive millions of opportunities, and make it harder for students to access higher education. “Tell Congress to focus on investing in – and improving – the public schools where 9 out of 10 students get their education.
We also want to congratulate the twenty-three teachers who have retired this year. We will miss you and wish you the best on the next chapter of your life. Enjoy your time off while we hope you are visiting new lands, spending time with your friends and family as well as catching up on some of those books you have been putting off.
Have yourself a great summer!
Sincerely,
Marjean Rosen
President, Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
On behalf of the Executive Board and myself, we wish you a wonderful rest of the year and summer break. The upcoming year may have a few challenges from the federal government and the Supreme Court. We will be keeping a watchful eye on possible changes to the union.
The California Department of Education is partnering with selected county offices of education organizations to hold ESSA stakeholder meetings. The state is eager to hear from the teachers. This is the time to speak out if you have any comments and want your voice heard. There are two meetings that are going to be held in out area which are as follows:
June 14 at the Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey from 6-9 P.M. For registration information https://lacoe-essa-state-plan-pm.eventbrite.com.
June 15 at the Los Angeles County of Education in Downey from 9-11 A.M. For registration information http://lacoe-essa-state-plan-am.eventbrite.com.
CONTACTOR YOUR LEGISLATOR NOW!!! The Trump/DeVos FY2018 education budget proposal will cut $10.6 billion from the federal education initiative, according to The Washington Post. In addition to diverting over $1 billion from existing programs to K-12 voucher-types schemes, the proposal slashes funding for afterschool programs, class size reduction, professional development, Pell grants, career and technical education, and much more. In addition loan forgiveness for public services would end, which could discourage students from becoming educators. “The President Trump outlined in his budget are reckless and wrong for students, and working families,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia. “If enacted, the Trump budget will crush the dreams of students, deprive millions of opportunities, and make it harder for students to access higher education. “Tell Congress to focus on investing in – and improving – the public schools where 9 out of 10 students get their education.
We also want to congratulate the twenty-three teachers who have retired this year. We will miss you and wish you the best on the next chapter of your life. Enjoy your time off while we hope you are visiting new lands, spending time with your friends and family as well as catching up on some of those books you have been putting off.
Have yourself a great summer!
Sincerely,
Marjean Rosen
President, Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
New Update:
Next WETA Rep Meeting: Monday, April 16 at 3:45pm
Teacher of the Year 2017 - Clay Mark
Mill School and Technology Academy
Mill School and Technology Academy
New Information is available:
WETA is constantly uploading new information on our website to provide you with the most current information. Please check out the following items:
* Retirement - Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 3:45 at Double Tree by Hilton Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Ave
* Salary Information is available
* California Casualty 2017 Academic Award Application
* 2018 - 2019 Calendar is available (Go to Resources, Calendar)
* Also, join us on Facebook at Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
* Retirement - Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 3:45 at Double Tree by Hilton Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Ave
* Salary Information is available
* California Casualty 2017 Academic Award Application
* 2018 - 2019 Calendar is available (Go to Resources, Calendar)
* Also, join us on Facebook at Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
CTA Information
DACA Renewal Deadline & ResourcesAs educators, we always work to keep our schools safe for all students. It’s our responsibility to help raise awareness about the impending cutoff date for DACA recipients, since it affects our students, colleagues and community.
IMPORTANT DEADLINE AND RESOURCES
- October 5 is the deadline to apply for DACA renewal status for current recipients and there will be no extension. Renewal requests will be considered and processed for those recipients whose status expires between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018.
- Get renewal forms, procedures and FAQs answered at the Department of Homeland Security website. Bay Area Services Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN) also provides excellent resources.
- Sometimes it can be challenging to know the best way to support Dreamers. NEA has agreat resource page to help educators and support professionals in the classroom and beyond.
- CTA co-sponsored AB 699 to set guidelines for interaction between ICE agents and schools, and protects immigrant students and families.
- CTA-supported SB 54 would help ensure California’s schools, health facilities, and courts remain accessible to all California residents regardless of immigration status, and that state and local law enforcement agencies, including school police, will not engage in immigration enforcement.
- We continue to work closely with NEA to pass the Dream Act of 2017. We urge you to help by calling Congress and asking them to pass this important legislation immediately.
The President’s callous termination of the DACA program not only affects thousands of current and former California students, it directly affects many of our colleagues. With an estimated 5,000 DACA educators in California, the program’s end could exacerbate the state’s growing teacher shortage.
- The Sacramento Bee recently profiled Diana Montelongo, a 7th grade math teacher, Berkeley graduate and DACA recipient.
- The next issue of CTA’s California Educator will allow readers to hear from a San Bernardino area DACA teacher in her own words.
¡Si Se Puede!
CTA Member Benefits Department
1705 Murchison Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 552-5200 · E-Mail: mbarticles@cta.org
www.CTAMemberBenefits.org
DACA Renewal Deadline & ResourcesAs educators, we always work to keep our schools safe for all students. It’s our responsibility to help raise awareness about the impending cutoff date for DACA recipients, since it affects our students, colleagues and community.
IMPORTANT DEADLINE AND RESOURCES
- October 5 is the deadline to apply for DACA renewal status for current recipients and there will be no extension. Renewal requests will be considered and processed for those recipients whose status expires between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018.
- Get renewal forms, procedures and FAQs answered at the Department of Homeland Security website. Bay Area Services Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN) also provides excellent resources.
- Sometimes it can be challenging to know the best way to support Dreamers. NEA has agreat resource page to help educators and support professionals in the classroom and beyond.
- CTA co-sponsored AB 699 to set guidelines for interaction between ICE agents and schools, and protects immigrant students and families.
- CTA-supported SB 54 would help ensure California’s schools, health facilities, and courts remain accessible to all California residents regardless of immigration status, and that state and local law enforcement agencies, including school police, will not engage in immigration enforcement.
- We continue to work closely with NEA to pass the Dream Act of 2017. We urge you to help by calling Congress and asking them to pass this important legislation immediately.
The President’s callous termination of the DACA program not only affects thousands of current and former California students, it directly affects many of our colleagues. With an estimated 5,000 DACA educators in California, the program’s end could exacerbate the state’s growing teacher shortage.
- The Sacramento Bee recently profiled Diana Montelongo, a 7th grade math teacher, Berkeley graduate and DACA recipient.
- The next issue of CTA’s California Educator will allow readers to hear from a San Bernardino area DACA teacher in her own words.
¡Si Se Puede!