MTA News
Submission Calendar & Guidelines – 2007/2008

SEPTEMBER 2007
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, September 14
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, September 20
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, September 27

OCTOBER 2007
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Monday, October 9
PRINTING DEADLINE: Friday, October 13
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, October 19

NOVEMBER 2007
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, November 16
PRINTING DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 21
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, November 29

DECEMBER 2007
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, December 7
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 13
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, December 20

JANUARY 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday , January 11
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, January 17
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, January 24

FEBRUARY 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Thursday, February 14
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, February 21
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, February 28

MARCH 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, March 14
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, March 20
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, March 27

APRIL 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, April 11
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, April 17
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Tuesday, April 29

MAY 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, May 9
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, May 15
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Thursday, May 22

JUNE 2008
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Friday, June 13
PRINTING DEADLINE: Thursday, June 19
DISTRIBUTION DATE: Wednesday, June 25

How do I make a submission to the MTA News?
Please make all submissions via email to mtanews@middletownteachers.org as the text of the email or as an attached Word, Appleworks, Text, or RTF file. Please do not send hardcopies and handwritten submissions. Please be aware of deadlines.

What kinds of articles are suggested?
At this time, the best type of articles are those that showcase the great professional and personal accomplishments of our members. Any subject interesting to teachers in general, and particularly to Middletown teachers, will be considered.

Is there a preferred submission style? How long should my article be?
A formal, though not stodgy, writing style is preferred. Please avoid colloquialisms, clichés, and repeated punctuation. The article should sound like a presentation, not a conversation. Columns average 150-200 words. More is better (within reason) since it is easier to edit for length than to create new material. More space may be available where warranted.

What about photos?
Photos should also be submitted via email. Please include captions identifying events and people. Please email the editor if you have any questions or problems regarding photos.

Please refer to the Web site for up-to-date details on Submission Guidelines. Thank you for your continued support for our newsletter! Your feedback is invaluable!