Week of February 1, 2021
Week of February 1, 2021
Message from the President
Message from the President
Last Friday, more than 800 of my closest elementary colleagues and I attend a training on signs of suicide. The training, SOS - Signs of Suicide: Training Trusted Adults, was scheduled by the district in accordance with a new state law that requires those who work with children to have training in suicide prevention each year. The training was put on by a local organization, Connor's Climb, which was started by Connor's family after his suicide. The goal of the program is to educate all students and staff. The reason for including students is they are often people who see or hear some of the warning signs. I know that they are working on scheduling this training for secondary people. I'm not sure if there is a plan to bring this in for students as of now. One of the questions I asked was related to a module for parents. There is one and I'm not sure if there are plans to hold any education for parents at this time. I have been to a lot of professional development that has been useless to me. While this topic is sad and upsetting, I took away a lot of valuable information from it that I will be able to use right away, hopefully I won't have to though. I hope those who attended feel similar. Two things they included at the very beginning: The Crisis Text Line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They said they are for people who are feeling suicidal, but also for those who are trying to help someone and don't know what to do. For more information, you can visit https://www.connorsclimb.org/.
Last Friday, more than 800 of my closest elementary colleagues and I attend a training on signs of suicide. The training, SOS - Signs of Suicide: Training Trusted Adults, was scheduled by the district in accordance with a new state law that requires those who work with children to have training in suicide prevention each year. The training was put on by a local organization, Connor's Climb, which was started by Connor's family after his suicide. The goal of the program is to educate all students and staff. The reason for including students is they are often people who see or hear some of the warning signs. I know that they are working on scheduling this training for secondary people. I'm not sure if there is a plan to bring this in for students as of now. One of the questions I asked was related to a module for parents. There is one and I'm not sure if there are plans to hold any education for parents at this time. I have been to a lot of professional development that has been useless to me. While this topic is sad and upsetting, I took away a lot of valuable information from it that I will be able to use right away, hopefully I won't have to though. I hope those who attended feel similar. Two things they included at the very beginning: The Crisis Text Line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They said they are for people who are feeling suicidal, but also for those who are trying to help someone and don't know what to do. For more information, you can visit https://www.connorsclimb.org/.
NTU COPE
NTU COPE
NEW UPDATES!!! Destructive voucher bill being heard in House this week; would allow money to be used in non-public and charter schools!
NEW UPDATES!!! Destructive voucher bill being heard in House this week; would allow money to be used in non-public and charter schools!
Upcoming Meetings: no meeting scheduled
Upcoming Meetings: no meeting scheduled
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
Know Your Contract
Know Your Contract
Using School Email
Using School Email
It is very common for staff to communication with parents, colleagues, the Union, and school district administration through school email, especially during remote learning. As public employees, any email you send using your nashua.edu or nsd42.net account is subject to the Right to Know laws under RSA 91-A. I would remind all staff that school email should be used for school purposes only. Those purposes could include communicating with administrators, parents, students (see POPPs Policy GBEBD), and colleagues about school-related topics. Your school email should generally not be used for personal business (see POPPs Policy EHAA). General Union business can be sent through school email including meeting announcements, updates, the Monday Morning Message, etc. If you are seeking advice regarding a concern you may have with your administrator, you should use your personal email or call the Union directly. It is safe to assume you can respond to the Union on your school email if we have emailed you directly. Please be mindful of how you are using your school email. If you have any questions, please contact the Union Office.
It is very common for staff to communication with parents, colleagues, the Union, and school district administration through school email, especially during remote learning. As public employees, any email you send using your nashua.edu or nsd42.net account is subject to the Right to Know laws under RSA 91-A. I would remind all staff that school email should be used for school purposes only. Those purposes could include communicating with administrators, parents, students (see POPPs Policy GBEBD), and colleagues about school-related topics. Your school email should generally not be used for personal business (see POPPs Policy EHAA). General Union business can be sent through school email including meeting announcements, updates, the Monday Morning Message, etc. If you are seeking advice regarding a concern you may have with your administrator, you should use your personal email or call the Union directly. It is safe to assume you can respond to the Union on your school email if we have emailed you directly. Please be mindful of how you are using your school email. If you have any questions, please contact the Union Office.
TABATA Tuesdays
TABATA Tuesdays
FREE Workout on Zoom
FREE Workout on Zoom
TABATA (intervals)
TABATA (intervals)
Every Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Every Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:30pm
No equipment needed
No equipment needed
What is TABATA?
What is TABATA?
High intensity intervals at your own level, including strengthening and cardio exercises
High intensity intervals at your own level, including strengthening and cardio exercises
Ex: 20 seconds work hard/ 10 seconds rest, repeat.
Ex: 20 seconds work hard/ 10 seconds rest, repeat.
To Get the Zoom Link:
To Get the Zoom Link:
RSVP “Tabata” in the subject to Deanna Lavoie (lavoiede@nashua.edu) for the Zoom link.
RSVP “Tabata” in the subject to Deanna Lavoie (lavoiede@nashua.edu) for the Zoom link.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - 2021
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - 2021
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Sailboat or RV
Sailboat or RV
Not many seafaring members this week. I agree, RV all the way, but I fully admit I am biased!
Not many seafaring members this week. I agree, RV all the way, but I fully admit I am biased!
What should Adam do?
What should Adam do?
One might consider this an abuse of power or maybe a benefit of being the person who writes the Monday Morning Message. As I told you, I had an unfortunate accident with my beard trimmer which resulted in being clean shaven for the first time in almost 20 years. Since then, I have maintained the clean shaven look, but have been "harassed" about growing back. So, the question this week is simple and centered on me: grow it back or shave it off?
One might consider this an abuse of power or maybe a benefit of being the person who writes the Monday Morning Message. As I told you, I had an unfortunate accident with my beard trimmer which resulted in being clean shaven for the first time in almost 20 years. Since then, I have maintained the clean shaven look, but have been "harassed" about growing back. So, the question this week is simple and centered on me: grow it back or shave it off?
For the NTU calendar, click here
For the NTU calendar, click here
For the BOE calendar, click here
For the BOE calendar, click here
For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here
For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- February 1st
- February 2nd
- Executive Board, 3:00pm, via Zoom
- February 4th
- Teacher Negotiations, 4:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team Only)
- February 5th
- Para-Educator Negotiations, 2:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team Only)
- February 8th
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, via Zoom
- Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm, via Zoom
- February 9th
- Board of Directors Meeting, 4:15pm, via Zoom
- BOE Finance and Operations Committee, 6:00pm, via Zoom
- February 14th - Happy Valentine's Day
- February 15th
- Presidents' Day - this is a school day for all staff
- February 16th
- BOE Policy Committee, 6:00pm, via Zoom
- February 17th
- Teacher Negotiations, 4:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team Only)
- February 18th
- Food Service Negotiations, 2:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team Only)
- February 22nd - February 26th
- Vacation
Questions? Comments? Need Assistance? Contact a member of the Executive Board
Questions? Comments? Need Assistance? Contact a member of the Executive Board
Trying to email Adam? Make sure to use president@nashuatu.org
Trying to email Adam? Make sure to use president@nashuatu.org
