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Get Out And Learn

New York Teacher - February 2, 2010

 

       Americans, especially children, spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation. Kids spend an average of 6.5 hours per day with television, computers and video games.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says nature is important to children's intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical development, and should be included as part of school.  It suggests, for instance, that primary grade students can learn to count natural objects such as seeds, nuts and cones.  Strategies for educators at all levels are at www.fws.gov/letsgooutside/.

 

 

Greening The Classroom

New York Teacher - February 2, 2010

 

       Implementing ways to get students interested in the great outdoors can by found by visiting http://childrennatureandyou.org/resources.html.  The site lists recommended books for adults and children, key Web sites, dealing with children and nature, helpful articles and research, curricula and video and audio resources.

 

 

Want to lock in Tier 4? You must act quickly

NYSUT News Wire - December 9, 2009 

 

      After many months of warning, Tier 5 is now a reality. The state's midyear deficit reduction plan includes creation of a new Tier 5 pension plan that will apply to future employees in the state Teachers Retirement System.

       Rest assured that if it weren't for NYSUT, the Tier 5 regulations would have been much harsher for the incoming generation of educators. As approved, Tier 5 will apply to TRS members hired after Jan. 1.

       That means there is still a very small window - a matter of days - for future members to still lock in Tier 4.

       Here's how:

       You can join Tier 4 by substitute teaching for one day. Keep in mind you must file a notarized membership application completed by you and your district on your first day of substitute service.

       You can get an application from your employer, by calling TRS at 800-782-0289 or by downloading from www.nystrs.org.

       Be sure to have your school district fill it out on the day you sub. Then mail it to the NYSTRS (certified, return receipt),10 Corporate Woods Drive, Albany, NY 12211-2395.

       Membership will begin the first of the month during which you render service, on or after the notarization date of the application.

       One day is enough to "lock in" Tier 4 for seven years, but in order to receive service credit, you must substitute for 20 days.

 

East Meadow Teachers Association Awards $5,000 In Scholarships

 

          The East Meadow Teachers Association (EMTA) announced the recipients of the Herman May Memorial Scholarship, a $2,500 award, granted to a graduating senior from each high school in the East Meadow School District.

          This year’s recipients, Katrina Llanto from W. T. Clarke High School and Alexa Salzman from East Meadow High School,  demonstrated outstanding scholarship, citizenship, and service to both their school and the East Meadow community.  Ms. Llanto plans to pursue Nursing this fall at either Northeastern University or the State University of New York at Stony Brook.  Ms. Salzman will be attending the State University of New York at Geneseo while majoring in Secondary Education Mathematics.

         As part of the selection process, candidates recognize an East Meadow staff member who has been influential in deciding on their chosen majors.  Ms. Salzman and Ms. Llanto cited East Meadow High School math teacher Jennifer Chaplin and W. T. Clarke High School science teacher Debbie Langone as having inspired their respective choices.

          “Working with students is a rewarding, meaningful career,” said EMTA Scholarship Chairperson Judith Arabian.  “The members of the EMTA feel this scholarship is a wonderful way to encourage graduates, who are so inclined, to pursue a career in education.”

         The scholarship, named in memory of Woodland Social Studies teacher and long-time EMTA president Herman May, recognizes graduates who have declared a major in Education or Nursing, been involved in community service, participated in school activities, and achieved high academic standing.

 

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