The Advocate, August 29, 2023

President’s Message: Working without a Contract

August 29, 2023

Welcome Back Educators! Wow, what a start to the school year! Educators are working hard to prepare for students this year, despite numerous required days out of your buildings for district level training. Your time is valuable, so I will try to keep this...

Join a PAT Committee

August 29, 2023

Much of the union’s work is accomplished by PAT members serving on committees, benefiting all our colleagues and every Portland student. We would love to have you join us on a committee that interests you! Committees meet semi-monthly at PAT (345 NE 8th) from...

Join Nominations and Elections Committee

August 29, 2023

The Nominations and Elections Committee has 3 open spots. We are looking for dedicated members who want to uphold our important democratic responsibilities as a union. We are holding elections this year for 5 Executive Board seats, and all officers (President, Vice President, Secretary,...

Know Your Contract: GIVE YOUR SCHEDULE A CHECK-UP!-ARTICLE 7

August 29, 2023

Article 7 (Workday) of the PAT/PPS Contract includes language to ensure a fair work schedule that allows you to support your students. Using the Schedule Check worksheets further down, review the contract and your schedule. Select the worksheet appropriate for your assignment (grade level/building and full-time or...

HOT TIP: PREPARE FOR ABSENCES!

August 29, 2023

Emergency sub plans: Please remember to make 3 days worth of Emergency Substitute Educator/Guest Teacher plans! These plans could include: A general run down of the routine in your classroom: How do students ask to leave the classroom/space? Is there a morning Routine? Bell...

Hot Temperatures at Schools

August 29, 2023

Last year PAT deployed several hundred thermometers to sites. Please place the thermometer in the hot classrooms in your building and take pictures of the temperatures. We are asking you to share the thermometer amongst impacted members/classrooms in your school and take a picture in...

Party in the Park- Friday, September 8th

August 29, 2023

Come join us on Friday, September 8th at 3:45 PM (or anytime after school) at Laurelhurst Park to help celebrate the start of the school year! Come and enjoy some live music, (courtesy of fellow PAT educators). We’ll have fun, food, and drinks (alcoholic and...

Community Art Build, September 22-24

August 29, 2023

PAT is proud to partner with NEA and Art Build Workers. Come together with your colleagues and community and make art that supports our organizing campaign! No experience necessary, bring the kids! RSVP HERE. See our flyer for more details.

Upcoming Events (At PAT Office unless otherwise noted)

August 29, 2023

August 30th (Wednesday): Executive Board Meeting 4:30pm-7:30pm September 6th (Wednesday): Representative Assembly 4:30pm-6:30pm September 8th (Friday): Party in the Park, Laurelhurst Park Area D, 3:45pm-6:30pm, RSVP HERE September 8th (Friday): Party in the Park: The After Party (21+), The Sonder Bar, 7pm-late September 22-24th (Friday-Sunday): Community Art Build,...

Oregon Education Association Opportunities

August 29, 2023

(Visit Oregoned.org for all things OEA related) Professional Learning: OEA has micro credentials and PD relevant to your work. Learn more: https://oregoned.org/professional-learning/events OEA Grow: Did you know OEA has a Podcast? The guests are usually educators just like you discussing issues important to student and educator success. Each...