Thank you to the 34 teachers who were present at WIS's Tuesday, 3-7-2017 WALK-IN, posted 3-7-2017

To: WIS Colleagues

Re: Today's (Tuesday) Sign-waving event

Date: 3-7-2017

From: Joy Grabar

Thank you for everyone's participation in Tuesday's WALK-IN event! 34 teachers were present, and we look forward to more red bodies next tuesday! 

FYI: There were also many students who were ready to stand with us teachers, but admin prevented their efforts, citing safety concerns. According to R. Yamanaka, however, students should be allowed to stand with the teachers regarding this issue, so I will investigate this matter and update you asap.

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Updates from R. Yamanaka 
Re: Tuesday Sign-waving
Date: 3-7-2017

Yea!  Hilo chapter comes through again!  Amazing pictures of sign wavings at various schools.  Wonderful turnout of teachers, students, parents, retirees, school staff and admin! 

1. Keep the signs for optional sign wavings the rest of this month on Tuesdays.  
2. Stay tuned for a mass sign waving at specified sites in the afternoon during the first week in April.
3. Keep wearing the RED HSTA shirts every Tuesday
4. No new HSTA shirts left on Oahu, I have a few that I am filling the existing orders (not all sizes are available).  Will let you know if more new shirts are ordered.  I do have the regular RED HSTA shirts if you want those.
5. Please thank all your teachers, admin., staff, students, parents and community members for their support.

 

Good work everyone!  Please be sure that all your teachers are receiving the Members Matters and other HSTA communications.  If they are not, please have them send me their personal email address so I can be sure that we have the correct one on file.

 

I was able to drive by the following schools this morning and saw their enthusiastic sign wavings:  Waiakeawaena, Waiakea Elem, Waiakea Inter, Waiakea High, Hilo Inter, Hilo High, Hawaii District Office Hilo/Waiakea, Hilo Union, and Connections. 

 

Mahalo to all who participated!!!

 

#HawaiiTeachersUnited!!!!