Algoma Elementary Teachers is a northern local representing over 450 educators across 6 districts including Sault Ste. Marie, Central Algoma, North Shore, Chapleau, Wawa and Hornepayne. ETFO is the largest teachers’ union in Ontario with over 84,000 members.
Algoma Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Stewards' Meeting - Monday October 28, 2024
Introduction of AETFO Executive, Budget Presentation and Approval, Sharing and Question Period. Dinner provided.
Wellness Sessions
This four week Nervous System Reset series is designed to provide members with a much-needed pause from daily stress. Combining restorative and therapeutic yoga with meditation and breathwork, these sessions help reset and rejuvenate your nervous system. Each week, experience a new technique/process to help reset the nervous system - such as sound healing, progressive relaxation, mindful breathing, or guided meditation - while experiencing yoga poses that release tension and promote deep relaxation. 4 Week Series: Only 15 spaces available! November 6, 13, 20 and 27 4:30-5:30pm The Healing Loft, 719 Queen Street East
CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT THAT WORKS!
This is a two part workshop, Wednesday November 13, 2024 & Monday February 24, 2025. Location, Boreal French Immersion P.S. Communications Room (241).
Fostering Self-Regulation in Kindergarten Workshop
Sign up for this interactive workshop where you will explore how self-regulation is helpful in understanding children and how to foster self-regulation through the classroom.
Labour Day, 2024 – Sault Ste. Marie
Representing Algoma Elementary Teachers on this beautiful Labour Day were: AETFO President Shelly Predum, AETFO Vice-President & Treasurer Melanie Bryant, Algoma Occasional Teacher President Ryan Geist and Algoma Occasional Vice-President Sue Geist.
ETFO PRIORITIES
• To protect the local and provincial collective bargaining rights of all members
• To defend publicly-funded public education
• To serve the needs of the membership
• To provide for the professional learning of members
• To advocate for human rights in the areas of peace, anti-poverty, non-violence, equity and anti-racism
• To fight against anti-Black racism
• To advocate for the economic and labour rights of all workers
• To support international assistance and co-operation
• To advocate for the care and protection of the environment and actively engage in climate action
• To actively engage members in the Federation and labour movement
• To advocate for and protect the health and safety of members, both physically and psychologically
