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Upcoming Support Education Events

Reminder!

Join Us in Support of Education

Wednesday, March 9th

East Williston Teachers' Association (EWTA)

Screening of film "Beyond Measure"

4-7pm - Screening followed by discussion

At The Wheatley School

11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568

"In Beyond Measure, we find a revolution brewing in public schools across the country. From rural Kentucky to New York City, schools that are breaking away from an outmoded, test-driven education are shaping a new vision for our classrooms. These are schools that see critical thinking, communication, exploration, experimentation, collaboration, and creativity

Friedrich's Video & Importance of Unions

I urge you to take the time to view this short 11 minute video that explains the Friedrich's case. It also explains the importance of Unions. I think you will find it informative and enlightening.

http://youtu.be/WjpPueCkF6o

Upcoming Educational Events

Over the upcoming weeks, there are quite a few events taking place across Long Island to encourage and show solidarity for public education. I have included information below that highlights these educational events and forums. The flyer lists a schedule of various Community Forums. Please feel free to share this information with friends and family or post it on social media such as twitter, Facebook, etc. to encourage a strong show of solidarity.

Thanks in advance for becoming involved and doing what you can to support important educational events.

Coming up:

3/7 Elmont
The forum speakers are

Aflac Enrollment Schedule

Aflac Is Coming to Herricks Schools & Community Center!

Please see the schedule in pdf form here for further information.

Happy SRP Day

Happy SRP Day to all our

Herricks' School Related Professionals.

We value your dedication and the work you do each day to help our students and district.

Thank you!!!

SRP Day -Tues., Nov. 17, 2015

In 2007, Governor Spitzer signed into law a bill creating a permanent School-Related Professionals Recognition Day on the state calendar. SRP Recognition Day falls on the third Tuesday of each November, often during American Education Week.

NYSUT's 90,000+ SRP members perform a variety of key roles in schools, working as bus drivers, school nurses, custodians, secretaries, grounds and maintenance workers, food service workers, teaching assistants and aides and in dozens of other job titles.

I encourage members to recognize all our SRPs at Herricks on Tues., Nov. 17th for the valuable work they

Endorsed School Board Candidates

School Budget Vote

Tuesday, May 19

Every Vote Counts!

RE: Endorsed School Board Candidates

Attached are lists of school board candidates in Nassau and Suffolk that have been endorsed by our locals. Please share these with your family and friends and encourage them to get out to vote for the union-endorsed candidates.

Make your voice heard by standing up for public education. Remember to vote for your School Budget on Tuesday, May 19th. Every Vote Counts!

Click for a list of endorsed Nassau County candidates

Click for a list of endorsed Suffolk County candidates

Herricks Community Players present Young Frankenstein

Please support the Herricks Community Players by coming to this wonderful show.

Click here for more information.

EMERGENCY!!!!!

Good evening,

We need ALL HANDS ON DECK! It looks like the legislators are giving in to the governors education proposals as I sit here typing. We need you all to make phone calls to legislators who represent your district and where you live about rejecting the governor's education proposals. Please feel free to send this to your friends, relatives and neighbors, as well. The time for ACTION is NOW!

I have attached links to scripts you can choose from as well as a link to contact info for legislators. We apologize for the last minute call to action, but desperate times . . .

Thank you for

HTA Final Draft of Advertorial 3-13-15 Issue

Below is a copy of the joint ad with the East Williston Teacher Association that is running in our local papers. Please take action NOW by contacting your legislators. Also visit both websites for more valuable resources.

Do You Know the Facts About Our Schools?