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Il may be another week before parents. teachers and stqdcnm get clear answers about the futuxe of extracurriculars in elementary schools. ) The Elementary ‘l'eachers Meta- tion of Ontario announced ‘mesday night it was suspending its advice [0 members to withhold voluntary cxtracurricxuar activities. but not all teachers am rushing back to their volunteer duties. “As of today. my COIK'Q'H hand. my choir. my jam my wood- wind ensemble and’ my recorder msemblc are up and nmning." said an elated Cada Silver. 3 mush: and visual arts teacher at Rosdawn Pub- lic School in Richmond Hill. “MM. it will be up In the kids to pmpam in two months for a con- n'n that Would mutually Hake five mom)“. 1 hope they 3111 up to the chalhngg! Oh. happy day!“ Some. thc jump back in. teacher and athletic rep at Ashton Meadmvsmmir Schwl'mMarkham. said the news bnmght him tears of "let's just hope that all the teach- ers in public schools give the kids what lheydeservef Alick Sin. 3 Markham parent and m-chairpctson of the York Region Parent Assou'amm. expressed simi- lar hopes While some union members cheered the others respond- ed with anger and students asked thvir teachers wavildered questions about whether or not it's game on again for their cherished spans and clubs But not all rushing back to volunteer duties “From what we've seen. both sides haw patched up relations. It may not yet be 100 per cent. but at least we're back to a better state.” The uninn. n'pmsen‘ling “26.011! clcmcnmry teachcns, withdrew vul- umm‘r duties as pan of pmtcsts that began in September (W Bill I 15. The province has been in talks for ml wovlu. with 1hr elementary Some teachers quick to resume activities George 'Huunas. a (Bruit? 3/4 ‘1-‘mm what we've stat. bulb side’s have patched up relations. may not yet [be [(1) per rem, but at [vast we're back to a better state.‘ Lmrmurfl‘vrmg mm BY KIM ZAIZOUI uninn and the Ontario Second- ary School Tegchers Federation. which advised members to resume extracuniculam last month. The elementary union did not resume at that time. saying it wanted to see concrete action from the ministry. We federation and government have been involved in meaningful discussions since Mnuary. uninn president Sam Hammond said. “Talks am mntinuing and we are now confident the gmemment has demonstrated a commitment In dealing with concrete items of importance to our members." l‘hc federation is expected to meet with union leaders in Town to Wednesday and an all-member vote will be conducted upon ucon MusicgndvistnlanstcadierCarlaSilvaishnppysdroolbandsmupmdrunningafiertheflemcntaryhmflwm ofthtafioannmumd it was suspendingits advice to members to withhold voluntary extracurricular dusion of any agmemem reached with the government. The activities were never for- mally banned and the announce- ment ‘does not mean they will aummatically as panici- pation by teachers is voluntary. Premier Kathleen Wynne said she is happy to loam about thv change of heart by the teachers' union. "Today‘s news is a great indi- cation of the hard work all par. ties are putting into the repair of this valued relationship. It shows our willingness to work mgcthcr. to listen to one another's concerns and to find common ground on which we can mhuild a foundation of trust and create an effective pro- cos; going forward." However. the province has been clear the issue needs to be addressed within Ontario's misting That's In! In some skvplicism from teachers. who want to sm- concrete action before they go back to their volunteer duties Teachers responded on ' social mcdia with comments ranging fmm angvr at what they m'wmi as capitulatkm of their union leaders. to reservation as they waned m we e-xm'tly whal kind nf deal was struck lwtwu'n the holdout union and the ministry fiscal framework. she added. “We have no idea what changed lx-twwn yesterday and Inday. so I'd be curinus to hum." Ms Silver said. STA” PHOTOS?! V! SOME IV“ [.5 “( )n the other hand. my “"1101le are not resptmsihle fur whatever mess we have gonen Ourselves in. and in my hean. my contract is not with the board or the grwemnwm. It is with my students that I will provide them with every opportu- nity for kaming and experiencing whatever I can offer.“ Ms Silver said she suspended her cxtra-mrricular activities because fellow warm-rs fvlt llwir human rights wvn- bring vinlatvd. "Hwy an- my (‘nlk-aguvs with whom I haw In wnrk fur the nut wvvrul yrarx. Smm‘limvs thv nrla- Ilunships have m hv mun' Impnr mm than ynur uwn pvrwnal fm-l ingn ur upmmns." Wticoevkesx <han/ via-5b :Wd, maybe. Some people won't be M bad! to x( now or ever. It'll be a mess f0! 3 while. @frethizon < htth/www. twinetxom/Emflnmv : ETFO doesn't decide for us. leeches wifl decide, as they atways have, if they mm to return. Sony to disappoint. “Ontuioleathed < http:/l www.mittet.(om/0mm- Macbeth : Prediction: The majodty of edemaitary smool teadms will not CHOOSE to resume {(5 UNTIL something concrete IS seen. «:han/www. twinmom/mtpolnkp : @UFOpmidem - We am starting to feel as used as #055" membenJ do hope "concrete' means teal action Otherwise, this was usdess @hey__sarahhay (http'fl www.mineuom’ mefllhap :We would feel a whole tot bone: about voluntequ If these ‘taflzs’ mn't confidential;We aren't that trusting anymore BEACHDIS 0N TWHTEH