MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Have you enrolled three new members in PWEA? Click here for information on how you can win prizes and tips for recruiting.
VEA CONVENTION
My experience at the VEA Convention this year was great. Although it was my first time going with the Prince William delegation, I had attended in previous years with another district. The energy, and enthusiasm was awesome. The keynote by Lily Eskelson was incredible, and so inspiring. Today, at lunch in the lounge I told all of my coworkers to be obnoxiously proud of what we do everyday!
I was especially proud to be with the Prince William delegation, who is involved, active and a big contributor of ideas. Last, but not least, was the rousing moment when Meg Gruber was escorted to the stage as President Elect by her long time associates and supporters from Prince William. I am excited to have new ways to encourage membership in my building and work together - we ARE VEA, there is no "them." We will stand strong!
Ellen Alden
U.S. History II Teacher
Rippon Middle School
RIC CLARK AWARDED EDUCATION SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR BY VEA
The Virginia Education Association lauded outstanding work by state legislators and educators at a banquet on Friday, April 26, presenting its 2012 awards during its annual convention. Read more about PWEA member Richard “Ric” Clark…
PWEA SOCIALS
COMING UP
Join your PWEA colleagues at one of the upcoming socials on Tuesday, May 8 (On the Border, Woodbridge) or Thursday, May 10 (Glory Days, Manassas). Both socials are from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. You may bring one not-yet-member as your guest.
NoVA Kickball Tournament & Family BBQ
Join PWEA and other Northern Virginia local associations for the first annual Kickball Tournament and Family BBQ on Saturday June 2 at Locust Shade Park in Prince William County. Sign up
You can also put together a kickball team of 11 people; space is limited to sixteen teams. Click here for team registration. Are you a vendor who would like to get some exposure?
REGISTER FOR REGGIE SMITH ORGANIZING SCHOOL
Join us this summer to develop the skills we need to strengthen the movement to Take Back Our Profession! Find out more about the RSOS at the University of Richmond, July 24-26. Deadline to register is June 22, 2012.
PPP UPDATE
Has your principal held a staff meeting to inform you of the updates on PPP? Find out more.
THE PREZ SEZ
Stay informed with updates from Bonnie Klakowicz, PWEA President. Check for frequent updates.
TELL CONGRESS TO EXTEND THE EDUCATOR TAX DEDUCTION The educator tax deduction, which provides tax relief for educators who reach into their own pockets to pay for classroom supplies, expired at the end of the 2011 tax year. This week, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on extending this deduction along with other tax cuts. Read NEA's testimony submitted to the Committee.
Take Action Today: Tell Congress to extend the educator tax deduction.