Week of December 4, 2023
8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
I'll be coming by this week to pick up the bins from your school. But there is still time to make a monetary donation or send something directly to the Union Office via Amazon or other store. I want to thank everyone who has already made a donation to this drive.
This year marks the 8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union. The blue bins will return for drop off at your school/office. We will continue to have a drop off for new, unwrapped toys at the Union Office. We will continue to accept monetary donations. We will take all donations and purchase toys to donate to our drive or donate it directly to the local campaign here in Hillsborough County. Blue bins will appear in your schools the week of November 1st and we collect items through Friday, December 1st.
We will also accept donations by check or Venmo. Make checks payable to the Nashua Teachers' Union and send to:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
New this year! Ship a toy to the Office!
People interested in donating can also purchase an item online and ship it directly to the Union Office. If you are interested, please ship the item to the following address:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
Know Your Contract
Teacher Retirement Deadline Notice
Attention teachers considering retirement at the end of this school year!!!
Under Article 4.9A of the contract, in order to be eligible for your severance, you must submit a binding letter of retirement to the Superintendent no later than February 1, 2024.
I would also suggest that you set up an appointment with the New Hampshire Retirement System. In order to receive your severance, you must provide a copy of your first retirement check.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Election Committee
Election Committee Members Needed
The 2024 NTU Election is coming in April. We will begin preparing for that election at the Election Committee meeting on Monday, December 11th at 4:00pm via Zoom. We are still in need of a few more members to join us. If you are interested in being on the committee, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).Â
Vacancies on the Board of Directors
The following positions are vacant on the Board of Directors. Vacancies are either a one or two year term (see date next to each position for when the term expires). The Board of Directors meetings monthly to discuss Union related issues, actions, and other business as needed. Board members also help disseminate information from the Union Office, meet with administration for questions about contracts, and assist members with questions, concerns and when meeting with administration. Members of the Board Directors are supported by the Grievance Chairs and the Executive Board. If you have any questions, or are interested in one of the vacant positions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).Â
Nashua High North
Teacher Representative (2024)
Amherst Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Dr. Crisp
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Franklin Street
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Main Dunstable
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
New Searles
Teacher Representative (2025)
Title 1
One (1) Unit Representative (2024)
Food Service
One (1) Unit Representative (2025)
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Treehouses for the Win
I think I would have picked a treehouse too. And we're not talking about your treehouse as kid!
Dad Joke of the Week
Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?
She kept running away from the ball!
Upcoming EventsÂ
- December 5th
- Executive Board, 4:00pm, Union Office
- December 6th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- December 7th
- Food Service Membership Meeting, 2:30pm, Union Office
- Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
- December 11th
- BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- December 12th
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, Union Office
- BOE Finance and Operations Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- December 13th
- Early Release
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- BOE Policy Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- December 18th
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- December 20th
- Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- December 25th
- Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
- December 25th - January 1st
- No School
- January 1, 2024
- Happy New Year!!!