1. ECT Local 54

2. You may see emails like this in your inbox! ECT Local 54 sends emails through MailChimp email campaign manager.

3. From: ECT Local 54 Subject: IMPORTANT! Please forward to your school staff members!

5. You may also see emails from victoria.matheson@ecteachers.ca Our Administrative Coordinator is Victoria Matheson. victoria.matheson@ecteachers.ca

6. Did you know that ECT won the Best Overall Program award at this year’s summer conference? Bravo!

7. Our “Caption This” contest winner was Nadine Kahanyshyn, a teacher at Fresh Start. Nadine won a $250 Air Canada gift card.

8. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and now Instagram!

10. Our October Council meeting takes place on October 28 th ---the last Tuesday of the month. Stay tuned for the venue---NOT at Barnett House next month.

11. Did you know that your ATA dues pay for your membership in one Specialist Council? Sign up today by going to www.teachers.ab.ca www.teachers.ab.ca

12. Watch your ecsd webmail every Wednesday for the ECT newsletter “The Intercom.” As a school rep, you are responsible to forward it to the teachers on your staff.

13. Our website www.ectlocal54.com contains all the latest news and events. Check it out! www.ectlocal54.com

14. The offertory donations at this year’s School Opening Mass were the highest ever! $9450!

15. Is there a first-year teacher on your staff? Encourage them to be part of the New Teacher Mentorship program. Email susan.oreski@ecsd.net susan.oreski@ecsd.net

16. Interested in $200 toward a PD opportunity? Apply at www.ectlocal54.com www.ectlocal54.com

17. New Teacher Induction ceremony: Thursday, October 9 th at 7pm

18. G oing to your Specialist Council conference? You can have your sub costs covered. Apply at www.ectlocal54.com www.ectlocal54.com

19. Let your first-year teachers know that on-line registration for the Beginning Teachers’ Conference closes on September 18 th. Fantasyland Hotel. Sept 25(eve)- Sept 27. And it’s FREE!

20. Pregnant? ---Or thinking about it? :) Maternity Leave Info Session; Monday October 6 th at 7pm at Barnett House

21. Our C2 committee is continuing to put forth suggestions for reducing teacher workload. Watch for changes to the November report card for elementary and junior high.

22. Looking for something? Visit our website at www.ectlocal54.com

23. Changes to the Collective Agreement (2012-2016) will be presented at our October Council meeting Bring a colleague. Get informed!

24. High school scholarship application deadline has been extended to September 18 th. The form can be found at www.ectlocal54.com www.ectlocal54.com