PGCEA NEWSETTE
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Member Published Letter to Editor of WaPo
Our very own Chrystie Lynch responded to a recent OpEd in the Washington Post with ta great letter to the editor in response. Highlights include:
Here’s what we know, according to The Post’s own polling: Support for increasing school funding by 22 percent — as the Kirwan commission proposes — is backed by 69 percent of Marylanders, sweeping across party, geographic and demographic lines. The poll found that Marylanders are willing to raise revenue to make this happen.
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We Marched. We Won. Now What?
Demand Sustainable Funding!
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is our pathway to create lasting educational equity and a fairer and more prosperous future for our county. No matter what neighborhood you raise your family in, there should be a great public school there for your children.
Come to the final community forum to hear more and
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
The final forum is November 18th at Oxon Hill High School.
Your attendance at these forums is vital! Please visit
www.marylandblueprint.org
to RSVP today!
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Behavior Management Workshop
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WHEN:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD
TIME:
5:00 PM
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We are joining a coalition of other organization to protest and demand support of the Kirwan Commission's recommendations and long term equitable funding for our schools by adjusting the state funding formula.
Immediately following we will be going to see the movie "Harriet" the story of Maryland's own freedom fighter Harriet Tubman.
LOCATION: TBA
WHEN:
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 7
, 2019
WHERE:
TBA
TIME:
4:00 PM
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OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL
WHEN:
MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 18
, 2019
WHERE:
6701 LEYTE DRIVE
OXON HILL, MD 20745
TIME:
7:00 PM
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WHEN:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD
TIME:
4:30 PM
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EARLY CAREER EDUCATORS CONFERENCE: REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Early Career Educators Conference will show educators new to the profession that MSEA is here to help, support, and guide as they begin their new careers. The attached flyer is perfect for one-on-ones with a new teacher or for building reps as they engage new teachers in conversations about the association. Access flyer here.
MSEA will hold its annual Early Career Educator Summit on Saturday, November 23. Although there will be some general sessions, most of the summit will be in a roundtable format where new teachers can ask questions and join the discussion with colleagues from around the state.
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Social Committee Meeting
The next social committee meeting will be held November 4, 2019
it will be held at the PGCEA Center 8008 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747
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Professional Day for Grading
On Wednesday November 6, 2019
you have a 3 hour early dismissal for teacher grading. Linked below is the memo that went out from PGCPS HR Department for a full explanation.
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2019- 2020 General Election Self Nomination Form
Please be reminded that our 2020 General Election Self Nomination Form will go live Monday, October 7, 2019. You must complete the online form if you wish for your name to appear on the ballot. The link to form will be on the PGCEA website (
www.pgcea.org
). The nomination will close, and the form will stop receiving responses,
Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm
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Are you in PTA or PTO?
Help us to identify people who are involved in Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations. Complete this
brief form
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION & ESSAY CONTEST
WHAT:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
WHERE:
Kingsford Elementary School
1401 Enterprise Rd, Woodmore, MD 20721
WHEN:
Thursday, January 17th
4:30 PM
On Thursday, January 17th at 4:30 pm at Kingsford Elementary School in Woodmore, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Poster contest winners will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The contest is open to all Prince George’s County Public School students in grades three through twelve (3rd-12th).
The contestants will write their essays on the following topic:
Essay: How would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights movement to humanize the Immigration crisis in the United States of America.
Art: Choose a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches and bring it to life. (The quote must be written on the poster)
Applications need to go out by October 15, 2019. Deadline is December 15th 2019.
Venue: Kingsford Elementary School Time:6:30 pm
Prizes will be for 1st, 2nd , 3rd places.
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What to do if you are accused of abusing a student?
Here is a
document
for your reference should you or a colleague be accused of abusing a student.
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GET INVOLVED
JOIN A COMMITTEE
This school year will be great for educators, students and communities but only with your support. The union is only great when you are involved. Take a moment to let us know what committees you are potentially interested in joining or share this quick survey with a colleague.
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Prince George’s County Six Pillars of Community Schools
Prince George's County Community Schools:
A community school is a community hub — both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Community schools offer a personalized curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning and community problem-solving. Schools become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings and weekends.
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Educator Tips and Tools
As we enter the holiday season with one flowing into the other, let us be mindful that it can be a stressful time for students and adults.
Be mindful when discussing all that matters to you and what the season entails is not that same experience for all and so yes, words matter.
https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-in-education/
And let us not forget that actions speak volume and can be triggers just as words for positive and negative response; here we must think of student behavior.
Emotions predicated on past or present situations ( trauma) can cause behavior of students to manifest in some cases to shut-down/deep introvert actions to full on physical aggression; we must be mindful in how we can be constructive in our dialogue and engagement.
“I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou
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Know Your Contract
We are excited to have a new contract, be sure that you know what the contract says:
Article 6.2C.B
- Work Day:
Elementary Schools, Early Childhood Centers and Special Education Centers: The principal shall schedule 225 minutes of planning time for each teacher per regular work week of five normal work days. In addition to the 225 minutes of planning time scheduled weekly, each principal shall schedule a block of thirty (30) minutes or the time equal to scheduled student lunch and recess periods (but not less than 25 minutes) of daily uninterrupted planning time during student lunch and recess periods for each elementary teacher. The principal will provide the planning time schedule at least one week in advance and changes will only be made
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Get involved! Join a committee.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
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