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Today, and every day, we want to Thank all our school nutritionist professionals and those that work with the food services. They help prepare healthy meals and snacks for the students that we work with.  They help ensure that those students are fed before school starts, during the day and sometimes after school hours,

Children’s book author Jarrett Krosoczka shares the origins of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series, in which undercover school heroes serve lunch…and justice! His new project, School Lunch Hero Day, reveals how cafeteria lunch staff provide more than food, and illustrates how powerful a thank you can be.

World Plumbing Day recognizes the critical link between health and plumbing facilities. Indeed, the bathroom plays a significant role in maintaining our health all around the world. Everybody understands the role of sanitized, plumbing solutions to cut germs in their paths.

Just how many germs live in your bathroom is unclear, but it’s the place where you can find some of the most harmful bacteria, such as bacillus, gram-negative rods, cocci, and gram-positive rods. These different bacteria types are harmful to the human population and can cause a variety of health concerns such, skin infections and pneumonia. Some types are also resistant to antibiotics, which brings a completely new meaning to World Plumbing Day.

Indeed, good plumbing is not just a nice thing to have to keep your bathroom looking pretty. It’s the safest and quickest way to maintain and protect your health.

For more information, click https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-plumbing-day/

Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Clerical Day or Admin Day, recognizes the clerical staff who keep the school office’s and worksites running smoothly every day. CUPE728 celebrates our clerical members on the Wednesday of the last full week in April. We, along with all our members, recognize the work of all clerical staff, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Central to any school and worksite, clerical members keep an office and the schools organized and running efficiently.

Have you ever looked at a school and though that it just looks inviting and beautiful? We have our amazing GroundsKeepers to thank for that.  Thank you to each GroundsKeeper for all that you do to keep our schools looking beautiful and safe for staff, students and the community. On April 14, we celebrate all the hard work that our GroundsKeepers do on a daily basis.

The first Wednesday of April is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. While we may not use the term ‘paraprofessional’, those CUPE728 members that fall under the Student Support Department would be considered Paraprofessionals.

Student Support members play important roles in schools and help make classrooms more inclusive. They add another layer of support to the classroom, allowing students to have more opportunities each day. When students, teachers, and families embrace paraprofessionals as key members of the education team, everyone benefits.

Today we want to recognize the hard work our CYCWs do on a continuous basis.  CYCWs are an integral part in support students, staff, and families.  CYCWs focus on helping students thrive in our schools and, in the end, help schools become a better place for everyone. This day is honored on different days throughout North America.  On May 4th, and every day, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all our CYCWS.

CUPE728 is constantly grateful for all our members and their commitment.  On March 18, we want to highlight all our Utility Workers.  They work around the clock to make sure our schools are run safely at all times.

Whether your in Trades or Non-Trades, CUPE728 wants to make sure that all of our Maintenance Workers know they are highly valued and appreciated. On the surface, maintenance work may seem like a behind the scenes kind of business. In reality, it is essential to the functioning of our schools. Maintenance workers ensure our entire community has access to safe and functioning schools.  On the first Friday of March, we dedicate that day to all the Maintenance Workers in Surrey Schools.  Without them, our schools would not function.  Thank you!

We have amazing Bus Drivers! February 22nd is Bus Driver Appreciation day with CUPE728 and Surrey Schools. We thank all our drivers today and everyday for their dedication in the safety of the students, staff and our community.