A message from Bob Claps from the Amityville Teachers Association and Phil Barbara with the Sachem Central Teachers Association. On behalf of the 60,000 plus Teachers who call Long Island their home, we want to wish you all a Merry and Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year. Long Island has some of the […]
With a new school year kicking off, Newsday asked teachers to share 10 things they wish parents knew as the journey begins. Here’s how teachers across Long Island completed the prompt: “I wish parents knew….” How critical it is for kids to arrive at school on time. Teachers plan the school day to “entice, captivate, intrigue and
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On Monday, we celebrate Labor Day. The one holiday that honors the people who make our world move. It is also the day when union members honor those who came before us and fought for many of the rights we take for granted. However this year, we also honor those who are currently fighting.
As we once again look forward to enriching the lives of a new group of children, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Labor Day is the only holiday we celebrate in this country to honor the achievements of working people. For most Americans, it is
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On Monday, August 26th, ATA hosted our Annual Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of backpacks and school supplies were given away to our students. Thank you to Costco for the donations.
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In case you missed it, the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO recently sent out a communication about Long Island’s water. This is an important issue not only for teacher’s but for all working people and for anyone who enjoys Long Island’s environment. After reading this, ask yourself are you doing enough to protect our
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With Summer here, school is out but your childs education should continue! We here at Long Island Teachers encourage parents to make summer reading a daily habit. This July is the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, and public libraries have engaged in “A Universe of Stories” Summer reading campaign. Novels, comics, and even
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The Summer Break is an exciting time for many children, but for some kids, the summer break brings anxiety as they wonder where their next meal will come from. Many of us are fortunate to have the means to provide, but for some, public schools provide meals that a child needs to develop. This summer
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Congratulations to FFT member Allyson Pietronigro on being awarded New York State AHPERD Association Middle School Health Teacher of the Year.
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