March 8 is International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day — a day to recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality. On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 WHAM – Women of Halton Action Movement will be hosting their major fundraiser, The Dinner Party, to raise awareness and support for two […]
OTIP – 6 Winter Activities for the Outdoor Enthusiast
One of the many things that makes Canada such a great place to live is its array of beautiful natural landscapes and the outdoor activities that they offer. Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy them. In fact, there are many outdoor activities that are still possible (if not better!) in the […]
OTIP – Keep your heart beating strong
February is heart health month, making it the perfect time to learn more about heart disease and how you can help prevent it by living a healthier life. What is heart disease? Heart disease is a buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries that can lead to a heart attack, heart failure or death. Approximately […]
Upcoming Social Events
Here is some information about upcoming social events. Please remember that closer to each event, an Eventbrite invitation will be sent out through Gmail groups and you will have to sign up here. There is often limited space for these events. EVENTS: If you are a food and wine enthusiast or would just like to […]
Purses for Margaret Initiative
“Ask and you shall receive…” Well, we asked our members to donate gently used purses for the ‘Purses for Margaret’ Initiative organized by Mary’s Place for homeless women in our area. Our members and ETFO members responded with resounding generosity. (note the pictures, attached, of the hatchback of my car over flowing with donations!) THANK […]
Brad Boehmer, 1st Vice President of HEOT
At the October 25th, Fall General Meeting the membership elected a new 1st Vice President. Congratulations to Brad Boehmer! Brad will be joining us in this role with a wealth of experience and a union background.
OTF Learning – Making Math Moments That Matter
Are you on a quest to empower your students to become resilient problem solvers in your mathematics classroom, but the varying levels of readiness make it feel impossible to reach every student? Learn how to use a three-part framework for building easy-to-plan and fun-to-deliver lessons that kids will not only love, but also learn from, […]
ETFO – Celebrating 20 Years of Advocacy
“The Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario was created by the amalgamation of two predecessor organizations, the Federation of Women Teacher’s Associations of Ontario (FWTAO) and the Ontario Public School Teachers’ Federation (OPSTF). When ETFO began on July 1, 1998, it continued the work these two federations had done to promote and protect the interests of […]
