New Building Rep Orientations
Are you a new building rep or a prospective building rep who would like some information on the details of your new role? Attend one of the following New Building Rep orientations listed below to do just that — all will be held at the BTU:

  • Monday, June 12 from 4-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday, June 20 from 4-5:30 PM
  • Monday, August 14 from 10-11:30 AM
  • Tuesday, August 15 from 4-5:30 PM

Please RSVP to shoulder@btu.org.

State House Hearing on Impact of Level 4/5 Accountability System on our Schools
Please join parents, teachers and students testifying on the impact on our schools of a broken accountability system on Tuesday, June 13 from 3:30-4:30 PM. If you’d like to come or submit written testimony please contact Jonathan at jrodrigues@btu.org.

Hub Community Schools Planning Meeting
Please join us on Monday, June 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Young Achievers K-8. After a successful Hub Community Schools Showcase last month, we are continuing our work of building partnerships and advocacy. If you’d like to be included on our list, please email Jonathan at jrodrigues@btu.org. For more information on Hub Schools, watch this informative video.

Boston Education Justice Alliance Monthly Meeting
Please join us this Thursday, June 8 from 6-7:30 PM at the East Boston Social Center, 68 Central Square in East Boston.

Please Sign Up for Firstbook
It’s that time of year! Please sign up for FirstBook at firstbook.org/AFT. Registration is free and it will give you access to free and discounted books. It will also help us to bring free books to our annual Back to School Fair! Thank you.

Roxbury Meet and Greet this Thursday
Join us this Thursday, June 8 from 3-6 PM at Merengue Restaurant, 160 Blue Hill Avenue. See the flyer for more.

PRIDE PARADE: This Saturday, June 10
Register now to walk in PRIDE at btu.org/pride! Pride will take place this Saturday, June 10 from 12-3 PM. We will be walking with a BTU/ BPS/ GSA contingency. Please invite other educators, parents, students and family members to join us for the event. Register and find more info. Email shoulder@btu.org with further questions.

Teacher 2 Teacher Materials Swap this Friday!
Please join us this Friday, June 9 from 3-8 PM at the BTU End of Year Party! Are you retiring, cleaning out your classroom or have materials you no longer need? Are you looking for resources and materials for your classroom? Bring any materials you no longer need to the Materials Swap table OR stop by to pick up materials! Contact Jonathan if you can bring materials at jrodrigues@btu.org. See the flyers for more.