ATA weekly

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year on behalf of the Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA). I hope you had a restful and recharging summer.

As I begin my third year as the ATA President, I am eager to continue advocating for our members' interests, ensuring the best learning and teaching conditions, promoting communication and collaboration, and supporting our members in any way possible. Your role in the ATA is crucial, and I am committed to ensuring that your voice is heard and your needs are met.

I am always inspired by the unwavering commitment of ATA members as we prepare for the new school year. Your dedication to providing high-quality education and addressing our students' diverse needs is the foundation of our organization. I want to commend each of you for your outstanding work.

As we begin the new school year, your ATA Executive Board extends their best wishes to each of you. Your hard work and dedication have been instrumental in driving our mission. We are grateful for your past contributions and look forward to our continued success this year.

Regards,

Ralph Hernandez

ATA President

P.S. Your personal email is vital to keeping you informed and involved. Please provide ATA with your personal email for updates to ensure you receive important updates directly, without the risk of them getting lost in spam/junk folders.

ATA welcomes over 30 new educators who have joined since June. Let's support and guide them as they settle in. Give new colleagues a warm welcome and offer assistance. Drawing from our own experiences will help us empathize with them. Together, we can create a nurturing environment for all.

During the CTA Summer Institute, which took place from Wednesday, July 24th to Sunday, July 28th, Leah Ruiz from San Gabriel HS, Eva Wong from Ramona, and Harvey Chin from Granada attended the Community Schools Strand. At this five-day conference, our ATA team met with union leaders from over 20 chapters to discuss the plans for Community Schools. Our ATA team is excited to put into practice the strategies and advice shared during their site collaborative meetings. Also pictured is CTA President David Goldberg, who led the CTA's initiatives to establish Community Schools throughout the state.

Here at ATA, we are committed to supporting our members as well as the school, students, their families, and the wider community. As a union, we aim to be a collaborative partner and build positive relationships with those around us. If you have an event you would like us to promote, attend, or assist with, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help spread the word through our social media page and newsletter.

At CTA, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and leadership journey. That's why we're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for you to take your development to a new level.

We invite you to apply for a CTA Conference Grant.

With this grant, you'll have the chance to attend a CTA conference and gain insights from experts, network with peers, and stay updated on the latest education issues.

Grants are available for members from small chapters, new members, BIPOC members and more. Learn about the grants, review eligibility and apply at www.CTA.org/Grants

Grants are available for the following CTA Conferences:

2024 Special Education Conference
Conference Dates: September 27-29, 2024
Location: Hyatt OC, Garden Grove
Application Cut-off Date: August 19, 2024

2024 LGBTQ+ Issues Conference
Conference Dates: November 15-17, 2024
Location: Marriott SFO, Burlingame
Application Cut-off Date: August 19, 2024

If selected, the grant covers your registration and travel to the conference. Visit www.CTA.org/Grants for all the details and to apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional development and leadership journey. Your growth matters to us, and we believe in your potential to make a significant impact within your worksite, your local chapter and your community.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our member support team at Grants@CTA.org.

August 19

- Grievance (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

August 20

- ATA Board of Directors (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

August 27

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

September 9

- Grievance (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

September 10

- ATA Board of Directors (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

September 17

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

September 24

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

The Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just equitable and democratic society.

Email: ataoffice3030@gmail.com
Website: www.alhambrateachers.org
Location: 3030 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA, USA
Phone: (626)289-1933
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlhambraTeachersAssociation/