ETFO Thames Valley Occasional Teachers' Local: Remedy payment; Track Lost Prep Time; Deadline for $60; Pickleball Social; Bargaining; Earn While You Learn; TVOT Executive for 23 -24

Eligible TVOT members will receive their Bill 115 Remedy settlement, negotiated by ETFO, with this week's pay.

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Lost Prep Time Grievance Remember to keep track of any lost prep time (dates, school, number of lost minutes etc.) The Local is very hopeful of reaching a settlement with TVDSB soon so that TVOT members are compensated for this lost time and violation of our Collective Agreement.

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Deadline is May 31st

Apply now for your $60 Resource Rebate!

Application Forms available for members registered at TVOT Local Website www.etfotvot.com

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Pickleball Social Event

As the end of a long year approaches, TVOT recognizes the need to gather for a fun social activity. Come on out to our first ever Pickleball Social. Learn to play this game with your TVOT colleagues in a fun, relaxing environment. No experience is required! Dress is casual wear - running shoes.

Pizza, drinks and racquets will be provided (but please bring your own raquet if you have one.)

When: Saturday, June 3/23

Time: 12 pm to 3 pm

Where: True North Courts, 3392 Wonderland Road, South - Bldg 2, Unit 6 in London

Cost: Absolutely free

Due to space limitations, registration is required. Email us at mail@etfotvot.com to reserve your spot. Mention any dietary restrictions if required.

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How to Stay in Touch With ETFO Central Bargaining for Teachers/Occasional Teachers

Provincial ETFO uses many ways to keep members up to date with the most current bargaining-related news. Those ways include:

- central bargaining bulletins;

- the Collective Bargaining eNewsletter;

- a specialized collective bargaining website www.etfocb.ca

- a member-only Facebook Group for bargaining https://www.facebook.com/groups/ETFOCB managed by ETFO Provincial.

ETFO also uses phone calls, texts and mail via Canada Post to keep members informed and engaged in the bargaining process.

To keep you in the loop, ETFO needs your current contact information (address, phone numbers, email) on file.

Update Your Contact Information with ETFO

If you aren’t receiving ETFO emails (like the Collective Bargaining eNewsletter) or correspondence at home (e.g., Voice magazine), email ETFO’s Member Records Department at memberrecords@etfo.org and provide your current contact information.

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Still Looking to Earn your Extra Three Half-Days of Pay?

May 19th Options:

- Indigenous Education: Essential Knowledge

- Interactive Coding from K - 8

- No Supply Plans? No Problem

- Implementing the Essentials Conditions for Learning Foldable

- Equity, Anti-Racism and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Best Practices

- Supporting Multi-Lingual Learners

June 2nd Options:

- No Day Plan, No Problem: A look at different activities you can do with a class using technology

- Already Ready - Supporting Early Writing: Based on the text of the same name. Learn how to make connections with the Kindergarten program expectations and your own practices. Participants will receive a copy of this book.

- Exploring the Kindergarten Program 2016 Document: explore the core beliefs and learn how to support teaching, planning and inquiry within the Four Frames.

- Understanding Sex Trafficking and Why it Matters: Increase your knowledge and understanding with resources and lessons aligned with Health and Physical Education curriculum.

- Teaching Literacy in a Pinch (sessions for both primary and J/I classrooms): explore a variety of resources and instructional strategies/activities you can use in a pinch.

June 30th Options include Spec Ed., Literacy and Math options which can be completed anytime prior to the end of the last day of school.

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What education members need to know about the new First Home Savings Account

Thinking about buying your first home? Good news. The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA), designed to help qualifying first-time home buyers save for their home, is here. So, how exactly does this new account work and how can education members leverage it to save for their first home?

Read on to learn more about the FHSA and why you should consider opening an FHSA, even if you’re unsure about buying a home: https://bit.ly/41YyS7T. Brought to you by Educators Financial Group.

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Thanks to all the many members who joined us last evening for our Spring Annual Meeting and Banquet! We appreciate your support and it was a pleasure sharing this lovely evening with you.