Open to Springfield Education Association and Springfield Federation of Paraprofessional members and their families.
Come celebrate our new school year and welcome our new members! Food, lawn games, DJ, trivia, prizes and a cash bar. Children are welcome!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 AT 4 PM – 8 PM
Springfield Elks Club
440 Tiffany Street
Springfield MA 01108 Register here
Local 4098 Member of the Month
September 2022
Thu-Huong Nguyen
Thu-Huong Nguyen has been a Para-educator in the Springfield Public Schools and member of the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals since August 30, 1996.
Amanda Farr, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and co-worker wrties "I would like to nominate Mrs. Thu to be the Member of the Month. She is a Paraeducator at Chestnut TAG in the developmental program. She goes above and beyond to help all of the children in her classroom. Mrs. Thu is a hard worker and comes every day to work with a smile on her face. She has been a Paraeducator for 30 plus years working with the developmental students. She helps the students reach their highest potential. Mrs. Thu builds meaning relationships with all of her students. She is truly deserving of being nominated."
"I have worked with Ms. Thu in the middle school developmental program on and off for many years. She is a very special Paraeducator working with a very special population. Ms Thu has an incredible way of reaching students in the developmental program year in and year out. She has a very kind soul and is always finding ways to take care of everyone – students and staff!! Congratulations Ms. Thu, this honor is well deserved." writes Jennifer Forfa Physical Therapy Assistant.
Jullynette Vazquez, Special Education Teacher, writes "Ms. Thu is amazing and highly dependable. She supports and helps me establish and maintain a positive and safe environment for our students. Treats everyone with kindness and respect. Shows great love and patience to our students. Ms. Thu has been working in the school system since 1998, she is very knowledgeable and a great asset to our program."
Congratulations Thu-Huong Nguyen and thank you for Making A Difference!
#ParasRock #ProudParas
UPDATE ON UNION PLUS FREE COLLEGE PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Education has determined that the way scholarships are used in the Free College program to pay for students that are not eligible for Pell Grants conflicts with its requirements. Union Plus and its higher education partners disagree with this determination, and discussions are ongoing. However, unless and until the Department of Education changes its opinion, the program may not be offered in its current form.
If you are currently enrolled in the Free College Program at Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), and you have questions you can email EGCC at onlineteam@egcc.edu or call an EGCC Admissions Counselor at 1-833-465-2505 or the Financial Aid Help Desk at 1-833-465-2505, select option 2.
Nominate a Local 4098 Member to be the Member of the Month
Do you know a member of our unit who goes above and beyond? Would you like to nominate that person for recognition within our local?
We would like to acknowledge a single member of our unit on a monthly basis for their contributions to our members and our local.
Use this link to nominate a member and tell us a little about why you think we should recognize them as the "Local 4098 Member of the Month ".
You can watch the School Committee Meetings live on Comcast-Channel 17 in Springfield or on YouTube on the Focus Springfield Channel Focus Springfield Community TV - YouTube
