Health and Safety Risk Assessment Survey
Just a reminder that Occasional Teachers have until the end of this week to let the Board know about their safety concerns by participating in the TVDSB Annual Risk Assessment Survey. The process takes about 10 minutes and the link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FQ7ZRY. The survey is confidential with information summarized to identify concerns and direct policy development and implementation.
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Columbia Store Invitation
For any TVOT member interested in shopping for sportswear at the Columbia Employee Store, your initiation awaits you on the Local's website and is in effect from March 13th to April 2nd. Details are available after you log into Member Services.
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Remembering Vimy Ridge
Teachers who are considering activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canada's heroic participation in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, are encouraged to visit veterans.gc.ca where there is a wealth of information and free resources. More than 3600 Canadians lost their lives to achieve victory at Vimy Ridge and another 7000 were wounded. Call 1-866-522-2122 to learn more about this effort and/or for information about the contribution of the many indigenous soldiers who fought bravely during both world wars.
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We look forward to seeing over 100 members at tomorrow afternoon's paid PD Event at the Stoneridge Inn and Conference Centre from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
There are still several spots available for workshops #2 Additive to Multiplicative Thinking and
#3 What Does Math Look Like in Kindergarten?
Registration is available via the Local website etfotvot.com
Once again, we share the following information:
"Due to an alarming number of "no-shows" at previous events, the Executive has passed the following motion: All members will be responsible for the cost of the meal should that member not give notice of the inability to attend an event prior to the start of the event".
Please contact the office by telephone or email if you cannot attend a workshop/dinner you had registered for. Another member may be able to take your spot in the PD workshop and the meal that was paid for would not be wasted!
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We wish to thank the participants and presenters of yesterday's PD Event at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. Another beneficial and well-attended Professional Development for almost 100 members!
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ETFO THAMES VALLEY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS' LOCAL
