Welcome to the Park Plains East Local #31 Website

Welcome to a new year, and I hope your Christmas break was fun and relaxing.  This new year will be a busy time in Park Plains East, as both Buffalo Trail and East Central Catholic teachers are preparing for the next round of bargaining.  Be sure to fill out the bargaining survey that has been sent out, so that your EPC can be fully prepared to negotiate the next collective agreement.  Also keep your ears open for any developments that happen regarding a new provincial deal; your staff reps will get information as soon as it comes from the ATA.  Please ask your staff representative or EPC rep if you have any questions, or you can contact me anytime for any questions or concerns. 

Lorne Maier  
President - Park Plains East Local 31


CONVENTION IS COMING!

Convention At A Glance will be emailed December 14, 2011.  If teachers at your school do not receive one, click the link here. Conventionally Speaking 2012

Here is the Westin info for this year as it stands:
-Traditional Room:  $145 +taxes  Deluxe Room:  $180 + taxes  Junior Suite:  $230 + taxes
-The cut-off date for reservations in this block is January 31, 2012 before 5:00 pm.
-Phone:  1-800-WESTIN (937-8461) or 426-3636  or http://www.thewestinedmonton.com/
-Make sure to identify as booking with Central East Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association.
-Limited parking available at Westin and is not included in the price of the guest room, nor is it guaranteed that you get a stall if you book a room.

Opening Keynote: Wavelength:  Communications Through Comedy

Closing Keynote: Alec Couros
Alec is an experienced presenter on various topics related to educational technology, critical media literacy, digital citizenship, cyber bullying, social networks, online communities, learning environments, and social media.  He has given hundreds of presentations and keynotes across North America, and in Europe & Asia.

 Looking forward to seeing all of you there!  Be sure to check out the ATA booth when you are looking at the exhibits!


NEWS FOR EDUCATION:
Check it out at http://alberta.ca/home/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=/acn/201201/31784C87E013F-07B2-09FF-E745E76F1B9DFC1F.html