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| Ysleta Teachers Association E-Newsletter |
May 2010
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Greetings!
 I would like to thank you and congratulate you for a successful school year in Ysleta ISD. We have had some ups & downs, but as true professionals, you have remained true to your calling. We have provided the best education and learning environment for the students we serve. I have been invited to represent you in New York City in October as they announce the winner of the Broad Prize for this year. I am humbled and honored to represent you and the work you have done with the students in our community. Your hard work and dedication has put Ysleta ISD among an elite group of Districts in the Country, and I am proud at the potential of bringing home one million dollars worth of scholarship money for our students. YTA and your leadership will continue working in the summer to enhance your membership experience as we plan and develop our "Power Plan" to continue to take us to the next level as an organization. The leadership you have elected will be representing you in New Orleans at the NEA's Representative Assembly. YTA is live on " twitter". Stay up-to-date this summer with live updates on Salary Increase Proposals, Benefit Changes and other issues discussed regarding your profession at School Board Meetings this Summer, as you If you are interested in serving on any YTA council, committee, or attending state or national training events in the coming school year, please email me at noelmrc2@yahoo.com. Have a safe summer and be sure to check your email periodically for News and Events from YTA over the summer. Noel Candelaria
YTA President
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New Member Dues Promotion!
Join Now and Pay No Dues until September
 The Spring Drive is in full force and now is a perfect opportunity to enroll your colleagues in YTA and enjoy the full benefits of membership and not pay dues until next September. In addition to "No Dues", new members can join with our organizing dues amount of just $12.92/month for 12 months for Active (Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, Librarians, Administrators) or $8.25/month for 10 months for ESP's (Aides, Clerks, Custodians, Maintenance).
These amounts are for the first year and will gradually increase to the full amount (approx. $43/month for Active & $22/month for ESP) over a four year period to help new members adjust to the membership dues.
Please ask your colleagues to join and help us reach our membership goal of 3,000 members. If they belong to another organization, click on the link below to print a drop form. Fill it out and submit it with the membership form.
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YTA Summer Office Hours
 Monday-Thursday
12 pm - 5 pm
Friday - Sunday
Closed
Closed District Holidays
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TSTA/NEA Member Benefits
Use Your Membership to $ave $$$ this Summer!
As you plan your vacation and travel this summer, make sure you take advantage of the discounts provided by TSTA & NEA.
Log on to TSTA Access Member Discounts and $ave by entering your member number as shown on your TSTA Membership Card.
Simply type in the City or Zip Code you will be traveling to and $ave on Restaurants, Hotel's, Services, and much more!
If you did not receive your card or have lost your card, please call 1-888-ASK-TSTA (888-275-8782) to request a new card or your membership number.
Log on to NEA Click & Save Program to $ave on National retailers.
This exclusive shopping service offers savings on brand name merchandise
from hundreds of top retailers, online stores and local merchants.
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NEA Academy
Professional Development for Teachers & ESP's
 NEA Academy is the National Education Association's Web site devoted to
meeting the professional needs of teachers and education support
professionals.
Here you'll find the highest quality courses from the best
developers. All professional development courses offered through the NEA
Academy are carefully screened against a set of quality standards
developed by NEA members in consultation with the National Staff
Development Council. Only the best courses of the highest quality make
it through the screening process.
Click on these links to learn more about the NEA Academy:
If you have questions or need additional information about this
service please contact NEA Academy.
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YTA WANTS YOU!
Campus Leaders Needed
 If you are at a campus without a Campus Leader, you are missing out on important communication and training opportunities at your campus. If you are interested in being a Campus Leader for YTA or your work sight, please contact Shelley Lincoln, Campus Leader Coordinator at love2teach03@sbcglobal.netOur Campus Leaders meet once a month from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Vista Hills Country Club. YTA will have a Campus Leader Training for our 2010-2011 Campus Leaders on August 14 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. |
ESP's: Why Join YTA?
Because There is Strength in Numbers
 With 2,100 YTA members in Ysleta ISD and 3.2 million members in the country, YTA is the largest employee organization in YISD and its affiliate the National Education Association are the
largest employee organization in the country. YTA represents over 500 ESP's along with NEA's 489,000 ESP
members make us the largest organization of school support employees in
the world. This numerical strength translates into advocacy and service
-- for improved pay and working conditions, rights on the job, improved
education for the students we serve, and great deals on products and
services our members need.
Don't hesitate, ask your fellow ESP to join us today!
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Ysleta Teachers Association (YTA) is oldest and largest professional
organization for Ysleta ISD employees and is affiliated with Texas State
Teachers Association (TSTA), which has been advocating for Texas Public
School Since 1880, and National Education Association (NEA), which has
crusaded for the rights of educators and children since 1857 along with
its 3.2 million members.
Ysleta Teachers Association TSTA / NEA 10935 Ben Crenshaw, Suite 210 El Paso, Texas 79935 (915) 778-8222 www.ysletateachers.org
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