Education Emancipation Organization : March 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

"Family Day" Letter from Darren & Steven

                                                                                    March 19, 2013

Dear Dads and Moms:

     On April 27, 2013, there is going to be a relative Family Day at American Eagle Institute on Cheng-De 6th Road from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Family Day is going to be on a Saturday. We can play and eat in Zheng-Zhu Park nearby. We want to go to Family Day. Please come with you families!

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                              Darren & Steven

"Family Day" Letter from Kasper

                                                                        March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     A great day is coming! We will play in the park! We can eat many foods in the park. Then, we can play games. The games will be very funny. The drinks wilkl be very good. We will have fun in the park. We can have teacher contests in the park, too.

                                                                        Kasper

"Family Day" Letter from Ken

                                                                         March 19, 2013

Dear Dad:

     How are you? I'm very happy because we are going to go to a Family Day at Americn Eagle Institute on Cheng-De 6th Road at Zheng-Zhu Park. We are going to play games, eat food, have teacher contests, drink, and have fun! You should come at 11:00am and go to the park until 3:00pm when you can go home.

                                                                           Your son,

                                                                            Ken

"Family Day" Letter from Celine

                                                                                March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     Come to our Family Day. It's at American Eagle Institute. It's on Cheng-Da 6th Road at Zheng-Zhu Park. Come at 11:00am and go home at 3:00pmWSe will play games, eat food, have teacher contests, drink, and have fun! Don't forget to come!! Have fun!

                                                                                 Love,

                                                                                 Celine

"Family Day" Letter from Lilly

                             March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     Can you come to Family Day? It will be in Zheng-Zhu Park, Come at 11:00am  and at 3:00pm go home.We are going to play games and eat food. We are going to have teacher contests, drinks, and have fun! It is going to be fun!

                             Lilly

"Family Day" Letter from Venus

                                                   March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     Can you come for American Eagle Family Day? Please come here. We can play games and there is going to be much food to eat. There are going to be lots of drinks, too. We are going to have teacher contests and I will give you a surprise! It is going to be in Zheng-Zhu Park from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Are you surprised? You can have fun with me playing with you. Please come here. Dad and Mom, if you come, I will be very happy!

                                                   Love,

                                                   Venus

"Family Day" Letter from Tony

                                                                   March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     American Eagle Institute has a Family Day. It is on April 27, 2013. I hope you can come, too. They are going to have some food and we are going to play some games. I want to go! We will go to a park. The time is 11:00am to 3:00pm. You can go, too. I am glad if you can come, too.

                                                                    Love,

                                                                    Tony

"Family Day" Letter From Cathy

                                                                        March 19, 2013

Dear Mom and Dad:

     April 27th is Family Day. We will be in Zheng-Zhu Park. We will have teacher contests and many foods are waiting for you to come. Family Day will be at American Eagle Institute on Cheng-De 6th Road. We hope you can come. Don't forget to come!! Have fun!!

                                                                         Love,

                                                                         Cathy

Thursday, March 14, 2013

"Funny Pets" By Tony, Darren & Ken

Funny Pets

By Tony, Darren & Ken

We have funny pets. Tony said, "I have a funny dog. My dog can walk on two legs!" His dog is funny for another reason. "My dog doesn't like to eat food," Tony added. "It is a funny pet!"

Darren and Ken wrote about their friend John's funny pets.Darren wrote, "His is a monkey." Why is John's monkey funny? "It is funny because it likes to swim," Darren explained.

Ken wrote about another of their friend John's funny pets. "His other pet is a dog," Ken said. "It is funny when it likes to run."

These are three funny pets we know. We hope you think they are funny, too.

"If Snow Was Green" By Kasper & Brian 1 and 2

If Snow Was Green

By Kasper & Brian 1 & 2

If snow was green, it would look cool. We could play in the green snow. It would be funny, too, and I would laugh with my friends! I would also laugh with my brother. That's what would happen if snow was green.

"If Snow Was Green" By Celine & Cathy

If Snow Was Green

By Celine & Cathy

If snow was green, that would be cool. I would call a friend to go outside and play. Soon we would have a green snowman! The children would be so happy that they would not write their homework! That is what would happen if snow was green.

"If Snow Was Green" By Lilly & Venus

If Snow Was Green

By Lilly & Venus

If snow was green, it would look very funny. I could call my friends and together we would laugh. It would also be cool. The children would be surprised and they would be happy. That is what would happen if snow was green.

"If Children Ran The School" By Richard, Derek & Steven

If Children Ran The School

By Richard, Derek & Steven

If children ran the school that would be bad. The students wouldn't work and they would learn nothing. They would never do homework, either. The 'student' teachers would be very angry at the other children. It would look funny because the teachers would be very little. That is what would happen if children ran the school.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Make your choice in the poll:

What should the next journal topic be?

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Menu of Teachers' Union Activities

Teachers' Union chapters need to be more actively democratic and responsive to its members needs. It is important to achieve this by creating sub-committees that would address areas of interest to members and get many members involved. Each sub- committee would be comprised of teacher and para-professional volunteers and facilitated by an elected committee member. Sub-committee membership is the vehicle for any interested teacher or para-professional who would like to become more active in social or political issues affecting the teachers' union chapter,improve the flow of information to  members, and make improvements to  work

environment.

MENU OF UNION ACTIVITIES Listed below is each objective and a proposal for sub-committees that would be created to realize that objective. Maybe you have an idea for another sub-committee? Remember, the form and direction of each sub-committee takes shape through you.

OBJECTIVE -ACTIVITY “To cooperate to the fullest extent with the labor movement

and to work for a progressive labor philosophy to awaken in

all members a labor consciousness and sense of solidarity

with labor.”

1. Union Solidarity Committee: Discuss labor issues with

possible petition drives. Update and advise colleagues on

contract issues. Contact and keep up with labor issues in

other schools in the area and worldwide..

****************************************************************

“To protect the schools against unsound economy and against efforts at domination by political, economic, religious, or military group.”

2. Sweat-free School Committee: Help your school join the

movement against sweatshops by identifying violators and

using union-made items at school.

3. Tolerance Committee: Discuss and recommend ways for

helping students get along better and helping teachers

understand cultural diversity. Work with clubs and the

student organization to promote cross-cultural sensitivity.

**************************************************************

“To promote education as a social agency for developing

the capacities of the young, for enlightened adults, and for

working toward a society motivated by the ideal of service and democratic participation.”

4. Teachers’ Resource Committee: Organize and expand

the teachers’ library resources such as videos, text,

classroom activity manuals, and member services brochures.

This includes the maintenance of office equipment, such as

the copy machine, computer, printer, and television. ****************************************************************

“To make members aware of their political responsibilities.”

5. Bulletin Committee: Update, decorate, and maintain the

union message boards. Monitor and maintain our list-serve.

Consider creating a chapter newsletter.

****************************************************************

“To advance the economic and professional interests of

members.”

6. Financial Advisory Committee: Act as an adviser to both

new and old colleagues with their financial questions on 401K, tax deferred annuity, DA, pension, and payroll.

7. In-Service Training Committee: Act as an advisor assisting

colleagues on licensing requirements, degree fulfillment, as

well as available classes for professional development, and

credits toward salary steps. Have information on sabbaticals. *****************************************************************

“To establish the active participation of education employees

in the formulation of educational policies.”

8. Education Committee: Discuss trends in education,

standardized testing, and effective teaching methodologies.

Create and develop a bank of useful teaching methodologies,

materials and plans. Assist colleagues *****************************************************************

“To work for democratic administration and supervision.”

9. Union-Administration Consultation Committee: Form an

agenda from sub-committee suggestions and prepare for

consultation meetings with the principal as required of elected Committee members. Report to the rank and file.

10. School General Assembly Committee: Attend, present our

petitions, and report on G.A. Required of Committee Delegates. ******************************************************************

“To protect members whenever necessary.”

11. Safety Committee: Advise colleagues on strategies for

classroom management and violence prevention. Instruct on

the procedures established for dealing with disruptive students.

12. New Teacher Support Group: Help new teachers maneuver in your school and give advise on clerical matters. how to survive an observation, and how to file grievance reports. Review mentoring candidates and help with selection.

13. Health Committee: Advise on insurance plans and make

available listings of doctors, dentists, and labs. Make available

 information of stress management. Work toward making your

school a safer school. Meet with cafeteria personnel to discuss and develop healthier lunch menus.

*****************************************************************

I believe each sub-committee can work toward creating a new

union environment in our schools, one of action, inclusion, and service. Each person can contribute to their area of expertise. In these days of union entrenchment, we must be more active to protect the gains you have made and make sure we’re fairly represented.

Education Emancipation Organization

Monday, March 25, 2013

"Family Day" Letter from Darren & Steven

"Family Day" Letter from Kasper

"Family Day" Letter from Ken

"Family Day" Letter from Celine

"Family Day" Letter from Lilly

"Family Day" Letter from Venus

"Family Day" Letter from Tony

"Family Day" Letter From Cathy

Thursday, March 14, 2013

"Funny Pets" By Tony, Darren & Ken

"If Snow Was Green" By Kasper & Brian 1 and 2

"If Snow Was Green" By Celine & Cathy

"If Snow Was Green" By Lilly & Venus

"If Children Ran The School" By Richard, Derek & Steven

Thursday, March 7, 2013

"Me" by Lilly

"Me" by Venus

"Me" by Celine

"My Body" by Cathy

"My Body" by Brian I

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Bread & Roses Curriculum

A Socially Conscious Approach to Literacy