Mark Your Calendars

Amid all that is going on these days, your Local continues to remain committed to it's members and we are very pleased to invite you to the following:

Professional Development Event and Dinner on October 25, 2012 at Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road,  London, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM.

Please select one from the following workshops being offered:

1. BANSHO with Presenter Anne Pigeon, TVDSB -  Participants will explore a math problem-solving lesson using Bansho: a strategy to document lessons, honouring the variety of strategies and abilities in your classroom.  Bansho should be part of effective math programs.
2. Classroom Dynamics with Presenter Barb Seaton, TVDSB - Meet the needs of today's math class.  This workshop will explore a variety of cooperative learning tools, structures and games to engage students and enable teachers to thrive teaching problem-solving in math classrooms.
3. French Survival For Daily OTs with Presenters Betsy Hanes and Diamond Fotiadis, TVDSB - Worried about taking a daily assignment that includes French? Using a blend of ideas from Stepping Forward with French and Tribes, this workshop will provide you with activities and strategies to be effective and confident in your assignment.

RSVP - tvotpd@gmail.com
Deadline - October 22 (noon)



Fall General Meeting and Banquet  on November 22, 2012 at Bellamere Winery, 1260 Gainsborough Road,  London, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM.

Honourary Life Memberships to be awarded that evening to:

• Nancy Miller
• Lorna Wilson

Please bring along children's goods to donate to Merrymount Children's Centre.

RSVP - tvotpd@gmail.com
Deadline - November 16th at 9 AM 


You should be in possession of your pocket calendars.  There is very important information written on the first few pages as well as on the front and back covers.  The onus is on you to know your responsibilities under the Collective Agreement.  We ask that you please read this information carefully so YOU will know what is expected of you to remain on the list. Also available to you so that you remain informed with up to date information are: The ETFO Thames Valley Occasional Teachers' Local Newsletters; The Supply Line,  our website; www.etfotvots.com,  our Wednesday blog at www.tvotblog.blogspot.com, and you can also follow us on Twitter @ etfotvot.

Lastly, it is inappropriate to use the Board's First Class email system for union business.  Please ensure we have your personal email address for union business by sending us an email detailing so.