Friday, February 29, 2008

Special March Dates

March 8 is International Women's Day. Many events are being held in the Hamilton community in honour of this day. Information can to use with students and in worksites can be found at the Status of Women Canada website,
http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/iwd/index_e.html

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Information to use with students and in worksites is provided by the Canadian government at
http://www.pch.gc.ca/march-21-mars/index_e.cfm

Friday, February 22, 2008

Teachers' Unit - TGIF

All teachers are encouraged to attend the...

LEAP DAY TGIF
February 29th (after school) @ Boston Pizza
1563 Main Street West
Snacks provided.
The last Leap Day Friday was in 1980. The number one song on the charts was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen and our Prime Minister was... gulp... Joe Clark!?!

Special proximity notice... Ancaster, Highland, Parkside, Westdale!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Teachers' Pension Plan Workshop

Just a reminder to everyone registered for the Pension Plan Workshop at the D21 office on Monday, February 25th at 4pm, please be prompt.

Food will be available and Ruth will starting as early as possible to allow time for questions at the end.

If you cannot make it, please call Joanne Stirling at the office so that we can try to find a replacement.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Teachers - OTIP Special Enrollment

Time is running out for filling in special enrollment forms to join the OTIP Long Term Disability plan. Personalized forms were distributed a couple of weeks ago to all teachers without any LTD coverage.

Forms must be in the office by 4:00pm on February 19th to qualify for this opportunity. If you submit a form with any of the questions answered YES, you will be sent a follow-up form that will need to be filled in and sent directly to OTIP ASAP.

If you miss this opportunity, you can still contact Anthony Marco at the District Office to get information on a longer, more detailed process for enrolling.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Financial Planning for Women

The District Status of Women Committee presents

Financial Planning for Women
a workshop facilitated by OSSTF Treasurer Sheila Vandenberk
February 7, 2008
4:30 PM at the District 21 Office
To RSVP, please call Joanne at the District 21 Office.
Dinner will be provided.

Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Information for our members is available at the following government of Canada website:

http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/multi/black-noir/index_e.cfm

Watch for events in the Hamilton Community, including the Annual Reverend John C. Holland Awards. For more information, visit www.johnhollandawards.com