Great work, SRPs!

Thank you to Karen Coppola (parent of 2 M-E students) for her letter (January 2016 NYSUT United)
thanking the SRPs who have "the most profound and meaningful effect" on her daughter's life.
See the full article here.

Nancy Kamperman is META/LM Teacher of November

Nancy Kamperman, 2nd grade teacher at Homer Brink does wonderful things for her students and school.

Crystal Reed nominated Nancy because of her cheerfulness, compassion, humor and patience. "She creates a community of learners where everyone’s voice is heard."

Known to her students as Mrs. Wonderful, Kamperman is also a talented artist and shares that talent with her students. To show their appreciation, her students created art showing why she is their favorite teacher. They presented their work at the recognition ceremony during Morning Program.

Congratulations! Nancy!

Why I am Pro-Union and Pro-Teacher

"Individually, no one has to listen to working people, not bosses, and not politicians. But when we are organized together, they have no choice but to hear our voices. In solidarity, there is possibility." -Alan Singer (Hofstra University)

"Without effective unions, teachers, who are in contact with students every day, who have the most experience motivating them and helping them learn, will be ignored by the pencil pushers and budget cutters who control the schools." -Alan Singer (Hofstra University)

Seattle Educators Score Major Victory for Students

Seattle Educators Score Major Victory for Students

Proficient test scores vary by state

NY Times article 10/07/15:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/07/us/test-scores-under-common-core-show-that-proficient-varies-by-state.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone

Congratulations, Rene Schmidt -- Golden Apple Award winner!

Rene’ Schmidt, music teacher for 33 years, is the 2015 recipient of the META 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.

Colleagues describe Mrs. Schmidt as dedicated, caring, patient and an invaluable member of the district. In order to save the beginners' orchestra program, Mrs. Schmidt and her fellow music teachers for the past two years took on additional classroom assignments. For Mrs. Schmidt, that meant teaching at three school buildings. As a result of her selfless dedication, the district continues to have a thriving instrumental program.  
To support all students’ love of music, Mrs. Schmidt has developed a music program for the district’s 8:1:1 program. “She believes that all students have his/her unique and beautiful abilities, and the job of a teacher is to keep trying until we unlock these hidden potentials,” said Lynne Musa, who presented Mrs. Schmidt with her award. “She does this with style and grace.”

As a life-long musician and learner, Mrs. Schmidt gives her time and talents to the Maine-Endwell community through service and performance. Under her direction, the orchestra and orchestra string quartet perform at concerts at Good Shepherd Village, Marian Apartments, Rotary dinners and at many other community events. Mrs. Schmidt also shares her professional expertise by serving as a member of various music organizations including the NYS School Music Association, the National Association for Music Education. Locally she is a member of the Basically Bach Orchestra, Musical Director/Pit Musician at the Cider Mill Playhouse, a member of the St. James Players, and a member of the Broome County String Teachers Orchestra.
            

Going to the NYS Fair on August 27th?

NYSUT has asked us to attend the "Be Fair to Public Ed Rally" 
where Cuomo will lead opening day ceremonies. 

FREE admission for you AND your family for the day 
and a free Call Out Cuomo shirt. 

Click here to register