Thank you to all the TVOT members who joined us at the Stoneridge Inn for our Fall General Meeting. It was a lovely evening and certainly, a lovely meal. Being an Occasional Teacher can be isolating as we do not belong to any particular school. The Local urges members to take these free opportunities to meet your colleagues and exchange experiences. It will enrich your career.Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre wishes to pass along their gratitude for the generosity of those who attended the Fall Meeting. Be assured that the donations shown below are greatly appreciated by the very children that we teach each day -
The TVOT Local has donated $5,000 to assist Merrymount with its support of children and their families in the TVDSB community.
Here is more information about Merrymount -
Just a reminder to TVOT members to check our Blog of December 13th for invitations for members and for their friends and families, to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store._________
The TVOT Collective Agreement provides that:
The Board and
Occasional Teachers will be respectful of non-work hours. School
Administrators and Occasional Teachers will make every reasonable effort to
limit communication during the period beginning Friday at 6:00pm until Sunday
at 6:00pm.
Occasional Teachers
have the right to not respond to any communication apart from the exceptional
circumstances outlined below during this time. There will be no reprisal if an
Occasional Teacher does not respond to a non-exceptional communication. Exceptions would
include the following: TVARRIS being inoperative, inclement weather, emergency
or urgent situations.
Enjoy Your Holidays!
Violence and Harassment Against Education Sector Workers
(2023 Survey)
Violence and harassment in schools are serious issues. ETFO Provincial asks members to assist with this survey in an effort to help address violence and harassment in schools. UOttawa researchers are looking for Teachers/education workers to complete this survey, especially women who may have unique experiences of violence and harassment. To participate in the survey which closes December 23rd, click on https://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kMOhVp9rd8l9no
ETFO Provincial is now accepting orders for the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) T-Shirt 2024! This year’s theme is “Rise Up for Gender Justice.”
Ordering is open now through Friday, January 12, 2024. Deliveries will take place in late February. IWD is annually recognized on March 8. https://shop.etfo.ca/collections/clothing
If you have any questions, kindly contact Catherine Inglis at cinglis@etfo.org.
Your TVOT Office will be closed during the TVDSB Winter Break and will re-open when school resumes January 8, 2024.
.jpg)
