“One book, one pen, one child, and one TEACHER can change the world.” ~Malala Yousafzai   American Education Week Today is the kick-off of American Education Week, which celebrates and honors the team of people who work with our students-everyone from the classroom teacher and the paraprofessional to the nurses and our secretaries…and countless others. […]

“Every sunrise is an invitation to brighten someone’s day.” ~Richelle E. Goodrich   GO OUT AND VOTE It’s nice to know that even though it’s a Monday, we get to take tomorrow off! Not only is this a student and staff non-attendance day, it’s Election Day. This means after today we will have a lot […]

“Use your smile to change this world. Don’t let the world change your smile.” ~Unknown First Dues Deduction of the Year Now that you have your paychecks you can confirm the following amounts were deducted. SEA members who are full-time employees should see $42.17 as the deduction for the next 18 paychecks. Part-time employees should […]

“Good Teaching is more a giving of right questions, than a giving of right answers.” ~Josef Albers     SEA Dues You received an email last week from the payroll departments stating union dues deductions will be starting with this week’s paycheck. Please be sure to look over your statement to make sure everything looks […]

  “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” ~Mary Lou Retton Building Rep Meeting Today is our October Building rep meeting from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Board Room. You do not have to be a building rep to attend. All members are welcome. […]

You did it!  You got through the first round of conferences!  Hope you had some relaxation time over this past weekend and are ready for the week ahead.   Food Drive At next week’s Building Representative Meeting, the SEA will be having a Food Drive.  If you would like to make a canned food or […]

“Happiness is like jam…you can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself.” ~Anonymous   Can you believe it is October already? I thoroughly enjoyed my September tour to all 28 District 54 schools. It was exciting to see even though our curriculum might be the same, each building is truly unique in its […]