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: Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 3:45pm
Teacher of the Year 2016 - Karla Sequeira
Dexter Middle School
Dexter Middle School
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 23, 2017
* Salary Information is available
* California Casualty 2017 Academic Award Application
* 2017 - 2018 Calendar is available (Go to Resources, Calendar)
* Also, join us on Facebook at Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
* Retirement - Tuesday, May 23, 2017
* Salary Information is available
* California Casualty 2017 Academic Award Application
* 2017 - 2018 Calendar is available (Go to Resources, Calendar)
* Also, join us on Facebook at Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association
CTA Information
Getting ready to get Back-to-School!
With the beginning of the new school year on the horizon, we've got some cool resources to help you make the most of the first few weeks. You can start with our refreshed Member Engagementand Family Involvement centers, and round off your back-to-school resource quest by joining our popular Facebook and Twitter pages, and by checking out this Pinterest page for educators. For leaders, be sure to check out our Membership Engagement section and help welcome a blossoming new group of members – and leaders!
CTA Member Benefits for you, your family, and your career
The new school year is a great time to refresh your knowledge of the great Member Benefits CTA offers. Here is just a sampling:
· Check out the Member Benefits video for a quick overview
· Numerous savings programs
· New exclusively endorsed CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
· Voluntary disability and life plans with special enrollment opportunities for new hires
· Unique auto and home insurance tailored for educators
· Order a copy of this year's CTA Member Benefits Highlights brochure (Tools & Resources tab)
· Student loan debt? Check out our information and resources for federal student loan forgiveness
Back-to-School resources from NEA
Speaking of Back to School, check out the NEA Back-to School Resource Center. In the Center, you will find inspirational classroom makeover videos, special discounts for educators, and much more! Also, be sure to check out these neat NEA Resources: Classroom Management Tips to Start the School Year Strong and Getting Rid of Back-to-School-Anxiety.
Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign!
As we inch toward September and Attendance Awareness Month we can help promote the value of good attendance and take concrete steps toward reducing chronic absenteeism. By utilizing this tool kit and joining the Attendance Awareness Campaign we can make the best of the coming school year. Sign up for updates as Attendance Awareness Month nears!
Public TV Series 'Inside California Education' Deserves the Spotlight
The inside story behind challenging, critical issues in California's public education began airing statewide earlier this year when PBS stations throughout the Golden State premiered Inside California Education. The latest featured program highlights Edna Brewer Middle School in Oakland where students are “thinking like scientists” as their school implements the Next Generation Science Standards. Keep your eyes peeled because we'll be sharing different segments in coming issues of the CTA Insider.
Registration is now open to attend the 2017 California STEAM Symposium!
The Symposium, set for December 10-11, convenes nearly 3,000 educators from across California for ongoing rigorous, collaborative, and inspiring professional learning to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, art, and math instruction for all students. Now in its fifth year, Art has been added to become the California STEA M Symposium. The inclusion of Art recognizes the importance of braiding together Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math learning like the strands of a rope, so students gain the skills they need to succeed in the future.
Family Fun Month
Now in the last month of summer vacation, we take note of some special "holidays" set in this final stretch toward the beginning of the next school year. The first Sunday in August marks Sisters Day, August 11 is Son and Daughter Day and August 12 is Middle Child's Day. Combine those young people's holidays with Senior Citizens Day on August 21, and we've got the making of a nice elder/youngster team! Take the opportunity during August to hang with your favorite older – or younger – companion for some good old family fun!
IFT Awards Innovative Educators From 48 Locals $572K in Grants
The CTA Institute for Teaching congratulates the educators from the 48 local chapters that were selected as recipients of strength-based grants for the 2017-18 school year. The recipients were awarded grants totaling $572,328. The 132 IFT grant applications were evaluated based on their alignment with the Seven Factors in the IFT’s strength-based matrix. Successful proposals had to score a minimum of 17 points on a 21-point scoring scale.
Affordable Care Act Repeal Fails in the Senate!
Your efforts made a difference! In a late night vote on Thursday, July 27, the U.S. Senate voted 51 to 48 to defeat the “skinny” health bill that would have taken away health insurance from millions of people and increased premiums. Thousands of educators made phone calls urging their legislators to defeat the Republican bill that would harm our kids.
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CTA Member Benefits Department
1705 Murchison Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 552-5200 · E-Mail: mbarticles@cta.org
www.CTAMemberBenefits.org
With the beginning of the new school year on the horizon, we've got some cool resources to help you make the most of the first few weeks. You can start with our refreshed Member Engagementand Family Involvement centers, and round off your back-to-school resource quest by joining our popular Facebook and Twitter pages, and by checking out this Pinterest page for educators. For leaders, be sure to check out our Membership Engagement section and help welcome a blossoming new group of members – and leaders!
CTA Member Benefits for you, your family, and your career
The new school year is a great time to refresh your knowledge of the great Member Benefits CTA offers. Here is just a sampling:
· Check out the Member Benefits video for a quick overview
· Numerous savings programs
· New exclusively endorsed CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
· Voluntary disability and life plans with special enrollment opportunities for new hires
· Unique auto and home insurance tailored for educators
· Order a copy of this year's CTA Member Benefits Highlights brochure (Tools & Resources tab)
· Student loan debt? Check out our information and resources for federal student loan forgiveness
Back-to-School resources from NEA
Speaking of Back to School, check out the NEA Back-to School Resource Center. In the Center, you will find inspirational classroom makeover videos, special discounts for educators, and much more! Also, be sure to check out these neat NEA Resources: Classroom Management Tips to Start the School Year Strong and Getting Rid of Back-to-School-Anxiety.
Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign!
As we inch toward September and Attendance Awareness Month we can help promote the value of good attendance and take concrete steps toward reducing chronic absenteeism. By utilizing this tool kit and joining the Attendance Awareness Campaign we can make the best of the coming school year. Sign up for updates as Attendance Awareness Month nears!
Public TV Series 'Inside California Education' Deserves the Spotlight
The inside story behind challenging, critical issues in California's public education began airing statewide earlier this year when PBS stations throughout the Golden State premiered Inside California Education. The latest featured program highlights Edna Brewer Middle School in Oakland where students are “thinking like scientists” as their school implements the Next Generation Science Standards. Keep your eyes peeled because we'll be sharing different segments in coming issues of the CTA Insider.
Registration is now open to attend the 2017 California STEAM Symposium!
The Symposium, set for December 10-11, convenes nearly 3,000 educators from across California for ongoing rigorous, collaborative, and inspiring professional learning to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, art, and math instruction for all students. Now in its fifth year, Art has been added to become the California STEA M Symposium. The inclusion of Art recognizes the importance of braiding together Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math learning like the strands of a rope, so students gain the skills they need to succeed in the future.
Family Fun Month
Now in the last month of summer vacation, we take note of some special "holidays" set in this final stretch toward the beginning of the next school year. The first Sunday in August marks Sisters Day, August 11 is Son and Daughter Day and August 12 is Middle Child's Day. Combine those young people's holidays with Senior Citizens Day on August 21, and we've got the making of a nice elder/youngster team! Take the opportunity during August to hang with your favorite older – or younger – companion for some good old family fun!
IFT Awards Innovative Educators From 48 Locals $572K in Grants
The CTA Institute for Teaching congratulates the educators from the 48 local chapters that were selected as recipients of strength-based grants for the 2017-18 school year. The recipients were awarded grants totaling $572,328. The 132 IFT grant applications were evaluated based on their alignment with the Seven Factors in the IFT’s strength-based matrix. Successful proposals had to score a minimum of 17 points on a 21-point scoring scale.
Affordable Care Act Repeal Fails in the Senate!
Your efforts made a difference! In a late night vote on Thursday, July 27, the U.S. Senate voted 51 to 48 to defeat the “skinny” health bill that would have taken away health insurance from millions of people and increased premiums. Thousands of educators made phone calls urging their legislators to defeat the Republican bill that would harm our kids.
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CTA Member Benefits Department
1705 Murchison Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 552-5200 · E-Mail: mbarticles@cta.org
www.CTAMemberBenefits.org
