FYI, 
Sorry for the late notice but Gabrielino PTSA is having a workshop on Dyslexia. Tonight at 7:00. I attached the flier.

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Terri

Professional Development for Educators:
The Arts in Education Series
 
Programs that develop and enhance the Educator's ability to teach in and through the arts... 
 
FREE SATURDAY WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS*
Meditative Mindfulness for the Classroom Teacher
Instructor: Lisa Oxley
 
Saturday, March 18, 2017  ::  9:30am - 4:30pm  ::  Cost: $99*  ::  .5 CEU  ::  Reg# 15497  ::  XAED100
 
Meditative Mindfulness is the practice of relaxing and becoming familiar with one's own mind. By bringing attention to one's internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, meditative mindfulness trains the mind in stability, clarity and strength, and nurtures natural mindfulness and awareness. Current research in neuroscience has demonstrated that this practice can sharpen perception, creativity, and intuition, as well as increase attention and nonjudgmental awareness. In this workshop, educators explore this practice and how to incorporate it into the classroom. Participants learn through guided instruction, practice periods, group discussions, hands-on experiential exercises, and working collaboratively in pairs and groups. Topics covered include becoming familiar with the mind and being present, how to influence one's ability to listen and communicate directly, how to work with stress and appreciate our world, and the practice of mindfulness movement - "walking meditation." Meditative Mindfulness can be of great benefit to teachers and students alike in helping students focus, especially during testing times when stress levels are high.
 
Class materials:
Note-taking materials
 
Instructor Bio: Lisa Oxley, MFA in Fine Art, Otis College of Art and Design; BA, University of the State of New York. Ms. Oxley is an exhibiting artist and trained instructor of mindfulness awareness meditation with over 12 years of a personal daily practice. She has studied meditation in both the Soto Zen and Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, and is a student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Ms. Oxley's art work has been shown locally and internationally in Los Angeles, Barcelona, Madrid, and Vienna. She was a recipient of an artist-in-residency grant at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Ireland in 2004. 
 
*Free to Teachers!
Teacher tuition is free with a letter of confirmation on original school or district letterhead verifying teacher's current full-time employment status, signed by supervising school administrator. 
Participant is responsible for $14 Student Insurance Fee.
Credit: .5 CEU per workshop
 
To Register for Tuition Remission
Submit the following to Continuing Education:
1. Letter confirming full-time employment as a teacher
2. Completed Registration Form
3. $14 student insurance payment
 
To Register with Full Payment:
Registration Form
Online: visit Meditative Mindfulness for the Classroom Teacher
Fax: send completed form below to (424) 207-2566
Phone: call (310) 665-6952
In person: visit the CE Registration Office (Ahmanson Room 108)
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Terri
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If you would like a registration form...it is attached

Thank you to all who came to Shaky's and/or attended the board meeting.  The turnout was great!

At the board meeting about 20 teachers spoke - five of them from Gab. Gab teachers spoke on the class size ratio being changed, the science TOSA being eliminated and alternative arts programs at the elementary schools.  Many other  teachers spoke on the elimination of intervention teachers, declining enrollment numbers that we are feel are wrong, and the costly MIE program (about $2000 per kid!)

All in all, it was a successful meeting and I felt like we were heard.  In the end, the board agreed to cross of eliminating 4 elementary teachers and revisiting the budget for the MIE program.

As always, if you have any SGTA concerns, please see Chanda or me.

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Terri
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First Message (2/23/17)
​Tuesday Board Meeting and Shaky's 

Hello SGTA,  

Please join your fellow teachers at Shakey's on Tuesday, February 28th for an open discussion about the use of LCAP funds at your respective sites for the 2017-2018 school year.   Hopefully by now you have had open discussions with your principals regarding staffing and funding and have an idea of what to expect next year. Following our open discussion, your presence is requested at our school board meeting at 6:00 p.m.  At that time you may address the school board members with your concerns, or show support for your peers!  Thank you! REMEMBER to wear your blue SGTA shirt.


Here is a brief schedule: 

3:45 -  4:30         Rep Council Meeting at Shakey's-   See your site Rep in action! 

4:30 -  5:30         Open discussion to talk with your peers about your school sites LCAP Priorities.
5:40                     Relocate to the School Board Meeting at the DEC

6:00                     SGTA will address the school board members regarding our LCAP priorities and funding for 2017-18