Evergreen Catholic Schools is reviewing the new guidance from the Alberta Government to finalize our own Back to School plan, which we will share with families as soon as it is completed.

Wishing all of our outstanding Northern Lights ATA Local #15 administrators a fabulous first day back. May you feel energized and encouraged as you prepare for another year of uncertainty. We appreciate you! “You don’t need to be the best in the world, but the best for the world.” Hayley Wickenheiser Northern Lights

Scrap the war room. Fund classrooms. #AbLeg

This is your daily pension announcement: Our first day in court today! Not much to report, mainly lawyers talking. But our primary arguments are: 1. The Minister of Finance should not be able to break the law. #AbLeg #handsoffmypension

I'm not okay with the idea of paying people who refuse to be vaccinated to do the right thing. And then to be told that public sector workers need wage cuts.

News Release: Refusal to Mandate Masking in Schools Is Asinine. loom.ly/QivUhbk #abed #ableg #COVID19AB

Due to the rapidly increasing number of active COVID-19 cases, along with flatlined rates of vaccinations, in our local areas, Evergreen Catholic Schools will mandate the use of masks for all staff and students beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Elections Canada says if you refuse to wear a mask you will be turned away from the polls. But on the bright side you’ll be given automatic membership to the People’s Party.

As requested by Twitter friends, I am sharing the link to the 10 Days resource. A special thanks to the Lead Teacher Team Evergreen Catholic Schools and my pals at Elk Island Public Schools canva.com/design/DAEqNXQ…

Simply put, Canadian teachers DO NOT need... •MORE advice •Extra tasks (assessments, reporting, contact tracing) •Criticism We DO need... •SUPPORT for classrooms •Smaller class sizes •Professional autonomy •Less standardized testing •More prep time #abed #onted #bced

On the latest West of Centre CBC episode, @sunrickbell said he re-watched Kenney's "Open for Summer" announcement. "Go to YouTube and listen," Bell said. "I didn't realize how WILD that particular press conference was until I heard it again." I took his advice. Some highlights:

Ready for a great Wednesday! Enjoying my view. #eccsdhope #spachs

Omg, this is too good!

I’ve been asked to speak in Geneva at a global salon on pandemic recovery, here’s a truth bomb… Teachers feel like the job is impossible. They are (beyond) exhausted. They love teaching, but they don’t love being a teacher right now. The end. #abed #edchat #onted #yeg #yyc

My favourite Covid sign 😉🍆

"This is why I think it is really important to ask teachers what they want to gain from their learning experience." Lisa Smiley Empowering Educators in Professional Development – Musings of an Educator buff.ly/3xDq6hI

The Government of Alberta itself failed to report the case to police when it received the report of the teacher’s conviction of unprofessional conduct in an ATA disciplinary hearing. #abed #ableg

We will be wearing #RedForEdAB tomorrow! Join us. #Red4EdAB

When are the Covid testers in the Spruce Grove testing trailer getting kn95s? They are dealing with people with Covid all day and only have a medical mask and shield. We need to protect our frontline. Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Searle Turton

Teacher: I feel so exhausted all the time Central Office: Have you tried yoga or running or meditation Let’s stop telling teachers to do yoga and meditate (UNLESS that’s what they want and choose to do). Instead, let’s advocate for making teaching a sustainable career!