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ASM Materials Camp for Teachers
The ASM Materials Camp for Teachers is a five-day workshop combining innovative classroom instructions and laboratory experiences. The free workshop is designed to help science and technology teachers engage their students by using simple, low-cost/no-cost experiments that can be integrated into existing school plans. All workshop materials, accommodation and meals are free. Workshops will be offered June 18–22, at SAIT, in Calgary, or July 2–6, Ashbury College, in Ottawa, Ontario. Visit www.asmfoundation.org for details and to register.
Did you graduate from Gonzaga University?
The School of Education at Gonzaga University will be hosting an alumni celebration to honour graduates from the 30+ years that Gonzaga has provided service and leadership in Alberta. The event takes place February 22, 7–9 p.m., at the Greenwood Inn and Suites, 3515 26th Street NE, Calgary. Graduates are requested to RSVP at their earliest convenience. Contact Dr. Chuck Rose. Telephone: 403-288-5266 or e-mail: cprose@shaw.ca. Or contact the School of Education. Telephone: 509-313-3594 or e-mail:
wilkinsonk@gonzaga.edu.
Attention former DND teachers
Former Department of National Defence teachers who taught in Germany, Belgium and Holland and want to stay connected with former friends and colleagues and learn about reunions and events are invited to subscribe to TOOTS newsletter. For information, contact Lillian van Marum, Alberta director, telephone: 780-980-0833 or e-mail: missvan@shaw.ca.
It is not just a box
Literacy-in-a-Box is an innovative resource developed by Calgary Reads to help educators promote family literacy in fun, engaging and effective ways. Research shows that the family is one of the best ways to support the development of children’s literacy skills. Literacy-in-a-Box contains three family literacy events, including invitations, agendas, handouts, electronic presentations, speaker notes, supply lists and to-do lists. As well, there are guides for forming a literacy action team, family engagement resources and family literacy resources. Calgary Reads offers seminars highlighting the resource. Visit www.calgaryreads.com for more information.
Stories and photos wanted
The ATA News is always on the lookout for interesting articles, photos and cartoons. Articles should not exceed 500 words and should be accompanied by a short byline, stating where you work and what you teach. Photos of teachers or students participating in interesting activities are welcome, as are cartoons. Don’t forget to include photo captions. Please note: Receipt of material does not guarantee its publication. Send your submissions to Managing Editor, the ATA News, 11010–142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 2R1 or submit electronically to raymond.gariepy@ata.ab.ca.
