Congratulations to our META / Liberty Mutual Teachers, Rene Contrera and Rachel Murat!
     

       Rene Contrera, Maine Memorial 2nd grade teacher                                Rachel Murat, High School Social Studies teacher

Rene Contrera is the META/LM Teacher for November based on her fairness, consideration and respect for students. "She offers help to others and is always professional," wrote Ms. Randall in her nomination.  

Rachel Murat won the META/ LM award for October due to her dedication to her school’s students and staff, and for her tireless efforts to help Spartans in need through the M-EALS program. Congratulations to both teachers for their continued efforts and success at Maine Endwell.

Each month Liberty Mutual will honor excellence in teaching within our district with the Teacher of the Month award. The award will be given to a teacher who demonstrates the following leadership qualities: professionalism and excellence in and out of the classroom; commitment to the well-being of students; high ethical standards; and civic and charitable stewardship. To nominate a colleague, contact Patty Sergent at Maine Memorial.

Nominate a Building Rep

Let your voice be heard! Help your colleagues!

image from www.stonybrookconcernedhomeowners.org

If you are interested in becoming a META Building Representative, please see the Head Rep in your building for a nomination. You will need 15 META member signatures and to turn it in to your Head Rep by January 8.

Each building will select 4 representatives as well as 1 alternate. Reps meet monthly and share important information with members of their building. Another way to get involved!

Winter is coming!

Looking for something to wear every Friday this winter?

Contact Elyse Papa epapa@me.stier.org at the MS or Lynn Musa at the HS mmusa@me.stier.org to order a short ($7) or long-sleeved ($10) META shirt.

Please wear a META shirt on Fridays to show your support and solidarity as a union member. This is an easy way to be visible to our students, parents and the community!

Congratulations to Chris Marinich, META/Liberty Mutual Teacher for September

Chris (left) with Liberty Mutual representative, Nicholas Grego

Congratulations to Chris Marinich, a Special Education Teacher at Maine Memorial. Chris is the September META/Liberty Mutual "Teacher of the Month." John Pufky (META member and 5th grade teacher) nominated Chris: “As a special education teacher, Chris accepts nothing but the best of his students.” John added that Mr. Marinich makes learning fun and for all of his students.

“He creates lessons that follow state standards, yet he revolves his lessons around ideas and topics that peak student interest. Chris truly has the best interest of his kids at heart. He takes the extra time to ensure that the needs of his kids are met.”

Congratulations to Chris!

To nominate another outstanding teacher for this award, please contact Patti Sergent at psergent@me.stier.org 

Wet Paint!

Sip & Create your very own Masterpiece!

             6 PM Thursday, November 13th 

META is hosting a fundraiser at Wet Paint, located at 345 
Harry L Drive in Johnson City, to raise money for Elliot Root, 
son of Amy Root. Relax and have fun with art, wine, music 
and friends as you are guided along step by step in creating a 
mini-masterpiece. We promise that NO prior painting 
experience is necessary! 
E-mail Lynne Musa (mmusa@me.stier.org) to reserve your 
spot. Please send a check for $35, made out to META, in 
interoffice mail. 
   All proceeds will be donated to the Root family. 
Deadline to reserve your spot is Friday, November 7th.

Pasta dinner to benefit Root family

The District will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser for the family of Elliott Root on Oct. 15 at the High School.  The dinner will run from 4:30 until 7:00 pm.

Elliott is the son of Homer Brink social worker, Amy Root. The 7-year-old is recovering from 2 open-heart surgeries. Proceeds from the event will help offset the costs associated with his surgeries and recovery.

Doesn't this make you smile?

Frank’s Restaurant, in the town of Maine (and family of M-E graduates), is providing food at cost.

Dinners are $8 for adults; $4 for children under 10, with a $25 cap per family. Take out dinners are available. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or prior at all buildings, or by contacting Gina Elsner at the HS, 748-8070 (x 2366), or gelsner@me.stier.org. Checks can be made out to “Elliott’s Fund, M&T Bank.”

There will also be basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, face painting for children and live entertainment.

Please support our META colleague by donating money, items toward a basket or time.

Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our Golden Apple teacher!

Mary Ann Wasilnak, Art teacher at Maine Memorial, is the recipient of the 2014 Maine-Endwell Teachers' Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is given annually to a person who exemplifies excellence in teaching at Maine-Endwell, significantly influences the lives of students, and contributes to the success of his or her school. Wasilnak has been a teacher in the Maine-Endwell School District for 13 years. She is known by her colleagues as a teacher who goes above and beyond to make learning engaging, meaningful and fun for all of her students. In the classroom, Wasilnak works to connect her Art lessons to the Common Core Standards in Math and English Language Arts. Her strategies include appealing to her students interests whether it be through geometry, or fairy tales. She chooses topics and projects that make learning come alive through applications to art. Wasilnak is dedicated to inspiring students to reach their goals and she looks forward to each of her students’ successes as scholars, musicians, athletes and performers. Outside of the classroom, Mary Ann serves as assistant director of the Maine Memorial morning program. She is a member of the New York State Art Teachers Association, co-chairwoman for the UHS Children’s Holiday Art Show, coordinator of the Maine-Endwell/Binghamton General Art Show, and each year she organizes the Maine Memorial Cultural Art Festival. She is a member of her school’s building planning team, volunteers at her church and is active in Maine-Endwell Teacher’s Association events.   Congratulations Mary Ann! (posted at: http://www.me.stier.org/protected/PrintArticle.aspx?iid=4AAIB&dasi=222)

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BOE dates

Hear the latest updates, reports and plans for the district 
at the next BOE meeting:

Oct. 9, 2014 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

Oct. 23, 2014 - MM Auditorium

Nov. 6, 2014 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

Nov. 20, 2014 - MM Auditorium

Dec. 4, 2014 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

Dec. 18, 2014 - MM Auditorium

Jan. 8, 2015 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

Jan. 22, 2015 - MM Auditorium

Feb. 12, 2015 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

Feb. 26, 2015 - MM Auditorium

March 12, 2015 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

March 26, 2015 - MM  Auditorium

April 9, 2015 - DO Staff Dev. Rm.

April 20, 2015 - MM  Auditorium (Monday)

May 14, 2015 - DO Staff Dev. Rm

May 19, 2015 - DO SDR & MM Auditorium - Tuesday, Budget Vote

May 28, 2015 - MM Auditorium

June 15, 2015 - Staff Dev. Rm. (Monday)