November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and marks the start of the annual White Ribbon Campaign, an opportunity for men and boys to work together to end violence against women.
ETFO has collected a variety of resources on violence against women here : http://www.etfo.ca/AdvocacyandAction/WomensIssues/Anti-Violence/Pages/default.aspx
ETFO's new video for Women's History Month is a useful reminder of how recently women won the vote and the ongoing struggle for legal and substantive equality: http://www.etfo.ca/AdvocacyandAction/WomensIssues/WomensHistoryMonth/Pages/default.aspx
The YWCA provides rose buttons to commemorate December 6, order them here:
http://store.ywcacanada.ca/collections/anti-violence-resources
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ETFO Intermediate Conference 2017 - Innovate, Integrate, Motivate!
Registration is now open for the ETFO Intermediate Conference 2017 - Innovate, Integrate, Motivate! to be held January 27 - 28/17 in Toronto.
This conference will support your professional learning for teaching in the intermediate grades, whether you teach in a single class, split grade or specialized assignment. Participants will enjoy dynamic presentation and practical workshops so as to learn about new integrating and innovative strategies to use in Grades 6 to 8.
Registration is $75 with a day of release for those selected and shared accommodation costs covered by ETFO Provincial. The deadline is December 9/16 so for details and registration information, please go to http://www.etfo.ca/professionaldevelopment/etfoconferences/pages/default.aspx
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Health Information Advisory Issued November 16, 2016
Annual Reminder regarding fluoride and sodium levels in drinking water for some communities
Oxford County Public Health is issuing an annual reminder about levels of fluoride and sodium in some of the County's drinking water systems. The presence of fluoride and sodium may present health considerations for some residents.
Fluoride
In this year's Health Information Advisory, municipal drinking water in Brownsville, Ingersoll, Lakeside and Tillsonburg show fluoride levels above the recommended level of 1.5mg/L. This may put children under six years of age at risk for dental fluorosis (discolouration of the teeth). Households with children under six in these communities should use bottled water for baby formula, and cutback on other sources of fluoride, like using non-fluoride toothpaste.
Sodium
Sodium levels in drinking water are only a concern for individuals on a sodium-restricted diet. This includes people with kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure or liver disease. These residents should speak with their physician or health care provider about how sodium in the water may affect their health. Communities with sodium levels that range above the recommended level of 20mg/L include: Bright, Brownsville, Embro, Ingersoll, Norwich, Otterville, Springford, Thamesford, Tillsonburg and Woodstock.
Full details on the Health Information Advisory are included in the attached PDF and can be found on Oxford County Public Health's website: www.oxfordcounty.ca/health
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