LRTA

When today ends, embrace the summer break ahead! Be sure to rest, relax, spend time with family and friends, and to prioritize your personal wellness. With this my final tweet as LRTA President, I wish you good health and happiness this summer and always. -Marcela Cabezas

Proud to have attended last night’s Prairie Rose SD Board Meeting along with so many other local presidents and MTS members. PRTA members were eloquent and powerful in their message to keep their schools and libraries as safe and supportive spaces.

Shout out to @MmeLaurie22, our Social Chairperson for organizing a wonderful 20th Anniversary celebration this afternoon! Thank you to members and their families for joining us for the fun!

Looking forward to seeing folks today at our Anniversary Carnival! Activities in the field and arena at Glenwood Community Centre! Hot Dog Vendors are ready to serve!

It was a packed house at last night’s LRTA Retirement Reception to celebrate the careers of our retiring colleagues. Thank you to everyone who attended and to LRTA member @JamesRCBedford for speaking on behalf of the retiring class of 2023!

This evening, at the St. Boniface Golf Club - 100 Youville Street, we will be hosting the LRTA Retirement Reception. We look forward to celebrating the careers of our esteemed peers alongside friends, family, and colleagues.

LRTA shared the following statement at last night’s LRSD Board of Trustees meeting regarding recent events in the Division that have negatively impacted our community.

Grateful to be attending the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Teacher Collective Bargaining Conference. Excited to learn from experts from across the country over the next few days.

Happy Pride Month! A lovely reminder outside of our office that our members strive each and every day to create safe and inclusive spaces for all.

Congratulations to LRTA's Retiring Class of 2023! Thank you for your many years of dedication to both students and colleagues in Louis Riel! We wish you all the very best as you begin a wonderful new chapter in your lives!

LRTA is incredibly proud of our member, Cynthia Taylor, who has been elected Vice President of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society. Congratulations, @CRemTaylor!

Grateful to our 24 delegates representing all LRTA members at the #MTSAGM2023 over the next three days! The work begins now.

Last night at our Council meeting, we distributed Progress Pride flags in recognition of the diversity of our members and school communities so that each of our worksites can proudly display them as part of their Pride month celebrations.

Tonight we held our LRTA Appreciation Dinner. It was a lovely gathering to thank the many members who volunteered their time this year to the Association on behalf of their colleagues. We are grateful for your many contributions and continued support!

Huge thanks to Sascha and Irene for their presentations at last night’s LRTA Women in Educational Leadership Speakers Series Event! There was much learning and laughter!

Grateful to LRTA members who spoke bravely and powerfully tonight to highlight their concerns with Bill 35. There will be another few nights of presentations as teachers are coming to the table with strong valid worries and serious questions about the Bill as it is written.

Reminding LRTA members that our first WEL Speakers Series Event takes place next week. We hope you will be able to join us to hear from two wonderful speakers with diverse educational leadership experiences. RSVP ASAP!

Honoured to attend the United Way Winnipeg & Winnipeg Labour Council’s Community Awards Celebration and to accept this certificate on behalf of LRTA members who generously contributed both time and money this year to the United Way Campaign through the @louis_riel_sd.

Thank you to LRTA members for participating in today’s Annual General Assembly. Budget set, new membership fee approved, and 2023-2024 Executive established. We are grateful for your engagement and support of your organization.