Don’t forget it is still Latinx and/or Hispanic Heritage Month. This heritage month began on September 15 and runs until October 15th. During this month, we celebrate the cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. First recognized in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th, the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Nicaragua. During this period, Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence!

There’s still time to lean into culturally responsive teaching by engaging students with lessons that center Latinx and/or Hispanic culture and traditions.  This is a learning opportunity for those who do not share this ancestry. Be brave. Lean in. “Replace judgement with curiosity” and dare to go where you may not have gone before in your practice! 

Here are curriculum resources for your planning.

https://unitedwedream.org/tools/toolkits/  

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/hispanic-heritage-month-k-5.html 

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/hispanic-heritage-month-6-8.html 

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/hispanic-heritage-month-9-12.html  

http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/HE/hispanicfocus07.pdf 

http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/ice-raids-fact-sheet-1.pdf 

http://hispanicheritagemonth.org/  

https://remezcla.com/features/culture/how-do-latinos-really-feel-about-hispanic-heritage-month/  

http://www.latnet.org/community-resources

Have fun and let us know how it goes!!  

Please join us for a Rep Training Workshop, "Better Understand  your Contract," on Monday, October 7 or Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:30-6:30 at PAT. We will provide dinner. Both sessions will offer the same content, so choose the one that works best for you. 

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The PAT contract has undergone many changes over the last few years.  We have included key provisions of the length of the workday, work year, work load, compensation, professional development, and safety, and renumbered the articles.  As building reps it is essential that you are familiar with these changes.

Come join your fellow Building Rep in discussion to build a deeper understanding of our contract!

Monday, May 20, 2019  - (4:30 - 7:00 PM) at the PAT Office, (Portland Association of Teachers, 345 NE 8th Ave., Portland, OR 97232)

Flyer here  

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Student Loan Debt Dragging You Down?

It is one of the most serious financial challenges facing educators today.  NEA Member Benefits and PAT want to help.  Join us to learn how to:

• Take advantage of the Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (Teacher Loan, Perkins Loan, & the Public Service Loan Programs)
• Use the new NEA Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator Tool (SAVI) to determine if you are eligible for a federal forgiveness program and how much you could potential reduce your loan debt.
• Focus on some basic financial essentials and basic financial planning 

This event is free to all PAT members. A light dinner will be served.

We're gearing up for the May 8th Day of Action with a social media campaign, but we can't do it without you! We want to hear and amplify the voices of our frontline educators, dedicated parents, and deserving students on why you are fighting for more school funding.

We encourage you to sign-up to participate in our video and headshot campaign taking place on Monday, April 22, 2018, from 3 - 8 pm at the Portland Association of Teachers building (345 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon 97232). Please wear red, bring your signs and be ready to share your story and let your voice be heard.

PAT Retirement Seminar - March 14, 2019, 4:30 PM at the PAT Office.  Please RSVP here.

Saving for Retirement with a Special Focus on OPSRP! (Members Hired After 2003)
Topics Include:

• I have a pension? What's that look like?
• How does my IAP account fit into that?
• What is a TSA/403b? How does it work? Do I need one?
• IRAs compared to TSA/403b
• Roth versus Traditional. What's the difference?
• Are TSAs/403b portable? When can I get money out of it?  

PAT's Racial Equity Task Force is hosting another safe space for educators who identify as a person of color.  We will have our Spring Social Mixer. Come eat dinner, network, and learn about other events we will be working on.  Please RSVP and invite other Educators of Color.

Who: All PAT Members who identify as a person of color

When: March 7th 4:30pm-7pm

Where: PAT Office, 345 NE 8th Ave.

What: Eat dinner, network, and learn about other events