March 11, is the final date of the legislature so open the attached FACSE newsletter to see what is happening that may impact you. I have several items below that need action quickly so watch the bolded dates so you don’t miss out on something you woujld like to be involved with.
EVENTS
Wear In the World Style Show
Who: The Art Institute of Seattle
Where: Showbox SODO
1700 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98101
When: Thursday, March 11th, 2010
·First show doors at 4:30pm
·Teachers that bring busses need to RSVP’ so they have spots saved for them.
·It is FREE once again for High School students and teachers with an ID.
·Teachers should call or email Chris Galbraith at the Art Institute of Seattle to let him know how many students they will bring: cgalbraith@aii.edu or 206-239-2226.
·Open to public; all Public admission is $20
·All students must be picked up no later than 6:20pm
What: Wear In the World
·12th Annual Student Fashion Show
oMore than 1,600 people expected to attend! oLargest student fashion show in the Northwest oDrawing elements from film, pop culture, and national dress, The Art Institute of Seattle has created an inspired collection showcasing modern fashions. Every detail of the production, from visual effects to marketing and promotion, model styling, and public relations are coordinated from concept to execution by students at the college. The show will include 80-100 outfits and 8 themes. 4 of the themes will be spring, 3 fall, and 1 grand finale.
The Washington State Center of Excellence for Careers in Education
March is National Nutrition Month
To help promote the importance of good nutrition, check out the ADA website at http://www.eatright.org/nnm/ for tips, resources, and event ideas to bring National Nutrition Month to your classroom and FCCLA projects.
The Challenge – an awards program for educators and high schools students that aims to encourage the teaching of personal finance, which includes taking a voluntary online exam, by April 9, 2010.
4.Recruit other colleagues to participate (flier available here)
5.Prepare your students (using the free educator toolkit or your own resources)
6.Administer the online exam one day between March 15th and April 9th
7.Present official (printable) awards certificates to high-scoring students
The goal is to have 1 million students participate. The states with the highest percentage of participants will be recognized at the National Jump$tart Dinner in Washington D.C. on 4/14. Share this information with other teachers in your school that may teach financial courses and see if Washington can be one of the recognized states. All participating educators will receive personalized awards certificates, and educators in states with the highest participation rates will earn special distinction.
In December 2009, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the National Financial Capability Challenge. They said that we need to make sure all Americans – but especially our youth – get the financial education they need to help them take responsibility for their financial futures. Treasury and Education are committed to working together on this issue.
Pre-PAC Assessments are available for pilot testing (Phase 4):
AAFCS and the FCS Credentialing Center are pleased to announce that two additional Pre-PAC assessments are available for pilot testing (Phase 4):
We are now accepting pilot test registrations for pilot testing to begin on Monday, March 15. The pilot tests must be administered by Monday, April 5, 2010. The criteria and process to become a pilot test site and information about the assessments are on our website, along with a link to the online Pilot Test Registration, at http://www.aafcs.org/prepac/pilot.
Pilot testing is extremely important to provide the data necessary to determine reliability, validity, and the cut score for certification. Following validation through pilot testing, these assessments will be available to document the achievements of family and consumer sciences students and programs. Successful performance will qualify examinees for industry-recognized pre-professional certification.
Leadership Opportunities
Candidates Needed for FACSE Leadership Positions
We, as FACSE teachers, teach leadership as an important life skill. Step up to the plate and practice what you teach! If you want a leadership role or if you can recommend someone you think would be a good candidate.
The benefits of doing this are many but consider these:
Attendance at the annual leadership retreat paid by the organization.
Connecting with other professional leaders in the state.
Have direct input into the Professional Development for FACSE offered in the state.
BE a Part of your professional organization leadership.
Share your Social ideas with the Networking Committee
They are working on planning social activities during summer conference. We are hoping that teachers who may feel isolated within their schools or districts will have an opportunity to meet other FACSE teachers for friendship and support. So send suggestions to Kim Fisher at km.fshr@gmail.com
Roundtable Sharing Ideas
Our most popular event at summer conference is always the round table sharing of lesson ideas. In order to continue to offering this activity at future conferences, we need to illicit more participation. Remember the idea of “share and share alike”? Have you participated in receiving lessons in the past? Then it is time YOU shared! Plus, it feels good to have your colleagues admire your work!
All of you have great ideas and it is easy to do - simply:
Contact Kim Fisher (km.fshr@gmail.com) & let her know you’re willing to share
Bring 50 copies of your lesson to summer conference.
Show up at the sharing session where you will have an assigned table.
Teachers will come to you and you share what you do.
We will even gather a copy of the lessons (from the other table presentations) for you so you do not miss out on their great ideas just because you were sharing some yourself!
Professional Development Opportunities
April Webcasts - Advancing Financial Stability and Responsibility
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa will co-host the fourth annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit themed Advancing Financial Stability and Responsibility.
Monday, April 19, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Central (7-9 amPacific)
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa will co-host the fourth annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit themed Advancing Financial Stability and Responsibility.
The program features leading financial literacy experts who will address key issues in the fields of education and personal finance. Michelle Greene, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education and Financial Access as the United States Treasury Department, is one of the experts who will be speaking at the Summit.
The event will cover key topics such as how we can improve our collective economic health, and how to bolster our shared commitment to global financial education
2010 Healthy School Summit
Thursday, May 27th and Friday, May 28th, 2010 8:00am-4:00pm Seattle Airport Marriott, SeaTac, WA
REGISTRATION OPEN & Small Group Session details posted!
Registration: Registration opens February 8 and closes on May 17, 2010.
Early bird rate applies on or before May 3, 2010: $90 for one day; $170 for two days. Student early bird rate: $45 for one day; $85 for two days. Payment must be received by May 3 to receive this early bird rate.
Regular registration applies May 4-17, 2010: $120 for one day; $200 for two days. Student regular rate: $75 for one day; $115 for two days.
Questions to: Dana Colwell, Conference Coordinator, 253-445-4575- or 1-800-942-4978
AWARDS
Nominate your Colleagues for FACSE or WA-ACTE Awards !
Give them a year of recognition for their special efforts. How can you possibly go wrong nominating someone you work with for one of the following awards?
WA-ACTE FACSE section Awards
New Professional of the Year (3-5 years)
FCCLA Adviser of the Year
Outstanding Service to Family and Consumer Sciences
FACSE Teacher of the Year
GRADS Teacher of the Year
Outstanding Legislator of the Year
Applications for each award are available at our website, http://www.wafacse.org/ under the tab labeled “WA-ACTE FACSE Awards”.
The Washington Association for Career and Technical Education AwardsProgram seeks to promote excellence in Career and Technical Education by recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the field, programs that exemplify the highest standards and organizations that have conducted activities to promote and expand Career and Technical Education programs. There are 11 categories of WA-ACTE awards for 2010:
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Support Staff Award
• Hall of Fame Award
• Ed Erickson Career and Technical Teacher of the Year
• Award of Merit
• Outstanding Career and Technical Educator
• Outstanding Service Award
• Outstanding New Career and Technical Teacher
• Program Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Outstanding Teacher in Community Service Award
All nominations must be received at WA-ACTE headquarters by June 1, 2010.
All 2010 awards will be presented at the WA-ACTE annual Summer Conference Awards Banquet on Sunday, August 8, 2010, in Spokane.
FCCLA
NASCO Teach and Train Scholarship for Careers in Education Students
There is a new scholarship available for 12th grade Teach and Train STAR Event participants from Nasco with benefits for chapter advisers! An application is required and is due by April 1. Check out the application and scholarship eligibility in the Scholarship Applications section of the FCCLA national website.
Youth Workshop Presenters Needed
FCCLA is looking for innovative workshop ideas. Proposals must be submitted online no later than April 9, 2010. Nationally affiliated FCCLA chapters receive one complimentary registration if selected to present a workshop. Click HERE for more information and to submit a proposal.
Adviser Academy
FCCLA’s successful Adviser Academy is now taking applications for 2010-2011. Applicants must have less than 5 years experience and be willing to participate in all five tracks of the Academy within two years and must be supported by their state adviser. Applications can be found on the Adviser Academy section of the website. Family and Consumer Sciences student teachers are also encouraged to apply. Applications are due May 1, 2010
Lesson Plans and Activities
Share your FCCLA lesson plans and activities with other advisers, and find lessons to use in your classroom. http://www.fcclainc.org/content/lesson-plans--activities/ Use the provided template to email FCCLA integrated lessons to bstandley@fcclainc.org (please include attachments). The Lesson Plans and Activities page also includes Power of One and Dynamic Leadership content, previously found on the national program CD.
There is a new Culinary Arts STAR Event Culinary Arts teams should be registered for competition in the same STAR Events website that you are using for Regional STAR Events. Enter the Culinary Arts teams at the same time you are entering other participants for regional competition. The organizers of regional events may simply ignore the Culinary Arts event in their scheduling and reporting.
Affiliation Records We have received very few copies of affiliation records from chapters. Please send an electronic copy of your affiliation records to fccla@wsu.edu or a paper copy to the address below. Proof of affiliation for each member should be provided for Regional STAR Events. Affiliation will be checked for everyone prior to the state leadership conference
Summer Trainings to keep in mind
FEFE National Training June 14-17, 2010 Tucson, Arizona
·Many teachers say this is the best financial training they have ever attended. Through generous support from Take Charge America, Inc., the benefits educators receive is over $1,500. This inclusive registration package provides lodging, meals, and over $550 in curriculum designed for you to return home and immediately implement FEFE into your classroom. This registration package cost is $550 for educators.
This is a one-of-a-kind highly interactive financial education training. The greatly subsidized registration package allows participants to revitalize at the world class Westin La Paloma Hotel while receiving an abundance of ready-to teach curriculum materials and learning from nationally recognized content experts.
A five-day hands-on professional development workshop at Quillisascut Farm for High School Culinary Arts or Family and Consumer Science teachers.
The purpose is to train high school teachers how toevaluate the impact of food choices on the environment and to prioritizewaysto reduce the size of their student’s environmental footprint. Theoutcomes from this project include food choices that result in a healthier dietfor students and support for a more sustainable food production and distributionsystem.
A sampling of concepts and processes included in a typical course include:
Knowledge of what a local food community is and the participant’s role in creating food communities.
Basic information on organic farm production.
An applied philosophy of environmental stewardship through purchasing and kitchen practices.
Understanding ways the globalization of the food system impacts our natural environment.
Biodiversity and our food environment.
Emphasis on the plate will direct programming for local communities.
Upon completion of this training, high school teachers will receive a Food Choices Handbook to help them work with students in assessing their dietary choices both in terms of environmental stewardship and in terms of their own health.
Participants stay at the farm with bunkhouse-style lodging and all meals provided, tuition is funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. Please join us for this fun and rewarding professional development workshop.
Program partners: Quillisascut Farm, Washington State University Extension Stevens County, ProStart, Community Agricultural Development Center and Environmental Protection Agency Region 10
Quillisascut School Garden workshop for school teachers, administrators, parents, or volunteers who are wanting to start a school garden or evolve their present garden: We will explore how planting a garden can feed us healthy foods as well as save the Earth, how composting closes the loop in our farm to table cycle, and how we can learn from ‘Natures Operating System’ and the simple joy of putting ourselves back in the garden circle.
Building Regional Networks that Support School Gardens: Speaker from Puget Sound School Garden Collective will explain how their organization has evolved and some of the highs and lows of garden projects. Examples of challenges that have come up and how they are being resolved.
How to get started (planting the seed and breaking ground) Gardens come in all shapes and sizes some are on asphalt, or rooftops and others look more like traditional gardens. (slide show of regional school gardens)
How to of basic gardening (composting, direct seeding, transplanting) These will be taught using existing school garden curriculum so participants will get a feel for the process as well as examples on how to teach these topics.
Integrating small livestock ( honeybees and chickens)
Bringing it into the kitchen: the flip side of growing produce is how to handle it properly, food-safety (food born hazards) and how to prepare it into a nutritious and tasty meal.
Examples of Filling Essential Learning requirements with garden curriculum: Health, nutrition, reading, writing, art, social studies, culture, science, and math. Garden journaling filled with images- essays- feathers-artwork.
Gardens and food as carriers of culture. Themed gardens with herbs and plants from different cuisines. Asian, Italian, Mexican.
What if everyone could learn the wonders of sowing seeds, nurturing plants, and learning how to cook produce fresh from the garden? What a wonderful world it would be! Here at Quillisascut Farm School we are continuing to build our school gardens and we will show you how to get started; composting, building raised beds, direct seeding, transplanting and more. Join us for this workshop where we will integrate what is happening around the west with the school garden movement. This is a chance to get your hands and your heart aligned with building a delicious future for our children.
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) will be offering two continuing education work-shops for FCS teachers this summer (July).
TeachingHuman Lifespan Development and
TeachingClothing, Textiles, and Interiors Emphasizing Sustainability Issues
Both workshops will be centered on creative teaching methodologies using the National Standards. Look for announcements to be coming out soon from SPU’s Center for Professional Education.
For more information you can contact: Dr.Sharleen L. Kato, Professor Director, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences 3307 Third Ave West Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington 98119 Phone: 206-281-2197
Dr. Kato, has written a new text Teaching being offered by Goodheart Wilcox which may provide additional materials for your Careers in Ed class. To request a sample of this text go to www.g-w.com.
ADVOCACY
Legislation
Check out the attached FACSE newsletter for information about what is happening with the legislature.
Millennial Research
·The Pew Research Center released its most extensive report on about 50 million Millennials who currently span the ages of 18 to 29. Although the report focuses on those who are at least 18 years old, the findings have implications for younger teens and even pre-teens. For those teaching life skills, family living and community service, the research shows that Millennials place parenthood (53 percent), marriage (30 percent) and helping others in need (21 percent) far above career and financial success (15 percent)
Hope you all had a great holiday and I want to welcome you back with a new memo. Teaching is about beginnings and endings the beginning of a new school year and the end of a summer….the beginning of a new year and the end of a semester. As these happen, we reflect on our lives and set new goals for ourselves and our students. Hopefully something I have added in this memo will assist you in this process. I realize these get long so I have tried highlighting different sections so you can scroll through and find what is most applicable to your new goals and your classroom. I also have added several links if they do not activate when you click on them you may need to right click and click on open hyperlink. Have a great end of the semester!
This is an opportunity to expose your students to a wide variety of opportunities in the world of fashion. They will participate in 4 breakout sessions with some great activities planned as well as a tour of the campus. The Spokane School District in connection with the WSU Fashion Design and Merchandising Department and Gonzaga will be offering this Fashion and Business Conference.
CULINARY CONTEST CONFERENCE CALL
Join us as we work to add the FCCLA culinary contest to the STAR events offered in the state of Washington. Contact Charisse.Sonnier@K12..wa.us for information on how to sign up for the conference call
Meeting Schedule: Thursday, January 21, 3:15pm Tuesday, February 9, 3:15pm Tuesday, March 16, 3:15pm
LEGISLATION
The Legislative session begins January 11, 2010 it is a 60 day session. This is the link for the issues WA-ACTE has identified that may affect CTE courses. WA-ACTE / WAVA LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 2010 (pdf) (updated 12-1-09)·
WA-ACTE / WAVA Legislative Policy Seminar -February 10, 2010 You and your students can attend and learn about the issues and be part of the legislative process. New Market Skills Center, Tumwater/Olympia – (Both a.m. Debriefing and p.m. Reception at Skills Center) Online Registration Now Open! - - $75 Adults / $20 Students Online Registration (http://www.wa-acte.org) through 2/5/2010.
Participate in the “Debriefing Session” held from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New Market Skills Center (Life Sciences Building D).
Make appointments with your legislators in advance and plan to meet with them as well as attend legislative committee meetings scheduled for that day.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at a special reception held to honor policymakers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the New Market Skills Center Main Building.
There will be interactive displays with students demonstrating skills, the food will be catered by the culinary arts students at NMSC, and the Career and Technical Student Organizations will be the hosts introducing legislators as they enter the building.
Pre-Pac TESTING
AAFCS and the FCS Credentialing Center are pleased to announce Phase 3 of Pilot Testing for two more Pre-PAC assessments in the areas of:
Family and Community Services
Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel
We need to secure FCS programs in Washington State to serve as pilot test sites for these assessments. We are now accepting pilot test registrations for Phase 3 pilot testing to begin on January 1. The pilot tests must be administered by February 15, 2010. The criteria and process to become a pilot test site and information about the assessments are on our website, along with a link to the online Pilot Test Registration is at http://www.aafcs.org/prepac/pilot
Let me also take this opportunity to remind you that Phase 2 of the pilot testing is currently underway. Phase 2 involves the assessments in the areas of Culinary Arts and Nutrition. Pilot testing began on December 1 for Phase 2 and will continue through January 30, 2010. We are still in need of pilot sites for these assessments to ensure that we have enough data for analysis.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Take Charge of Your Finances grant opportunity for the 2010 Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) National Conference will be available January 5, 2009. Check out the FEFE announcement below, their newsletters or their web page for upcoming details!
AAFCS GRANTS and Awards There is still time to nominate a worthy member for an award or to apply for a grant, fellowship, or scholarship! All deadlines are January 15, 2010. Go to www.aafcs.org/programs/index.html for guidelines and applications or click on the links below:
Giving Back to our Innovative Educators Practical Money Skills is excited to announce that for a limited time, we are resuming our computer donation program. In the coming months, we'll be donating an Apple MacBook to one of our Innovative Educator award recipients, as a token of appreciation for their achievements. We encourage you to apply or nominate a colleague. And in the months ahead, look for other new programs designed to honor the important work you do in classrooms all around the country. Nominate an Innovative Educator here.
NBCT LEADERSHIP GRANTS The Leadership Grants (30 grants at $5,000 each) will be given to teams in two cycles. The first will begin in January 2010, and complete with final reports due December 31, 2010.
The second grant cycle will begin on July 1, 2010, and will complete with final reports due June 30, 2011. NBCTs applying for these competitive grants will identify and address a local student learning challenge and provide a plan to build teacher capacity to meet that challenge.
Family Economics & Financial Education (FEFE) National Training is providing educators with the skills and confidence to teach financial education, ultimately empowering future generations to be financially literate and savvy consumers.
Provides interactive workshops led by current classroom educators, our FEFE National Educator Team, modeling lesson plan activities.
Creates networking opportunities for meaningful and relevant discussions about best practices within the financial literacy classroom.
Invites participants to connect with industry and university experts as they discus cutting edge research and trends.
Offers an abundance of ready-to-teach curriculum materials designed by educators.
Attracts educators nationwide creating a diverse and comprehensive experience.
Registration Registration Package is $1,500 - value priced at just $550 for educators: $1,500 training rate per person - $950 partner support from Take Charge America, Inc. = Your price to register: $550
Packageincludes:
Meals: all breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinner on Wednesday night. Lodging: in a shared room. Single rooms also available. Hard Copies of Curriculum
Take Charge of Your Finances Semester Course Get Ready to Take Charge Introductory Course Facilitation binder with teaching tips to customize each lesson.
*(Fees are as low as $350 with modified curriculum and lodging options)
Stop Bullying Now! Guide available for 2009–2010 school year! A campaign designed to prevent and reduce bullying, is still offering FCCLA Advisers the Stop Bullying Now! Activities Guide, a handbook of ideas for putting the Stop Bullying Now! campaign to work in your community. From high school and middle school youth activists, to community organizations and after-school programs, the Stop Bullying Now! Activities Guide has something for everyone. For more information, visit http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov for a free copy of the Stop Bullying Now! Activities Guide, please email Nicolle Grayson at Nicolle.Grayson@widmeyer.com
Get your FCCLA Lesson Planner! The FCCLA Lesson Planner features 52weeks of 5-day adviser planning pages, 2 months of FCCLA tips and advisernetworking suggestions, the FCCLA Planning Process, a Program of Work template,and a Family and Consumer Sciences Accountability Matrix. Start the school year off right with the FCCLA Lesson Planner! For order form, visit http://www.fcclainc.org/content/chapter-advisers/
Financial Soccer Fever Spreads across the Country Students in Las Vegas are the latest players to take to the field in the national rollout of Financial Soccer. The introduction of the game comes at a good time, as Nevada passed legislation last year requiring schools to teach its student basic financial skills. Secretary of State Ross Miller introduced the game at Jerome D. Mack Middle School, which was met with enthusiastic responses. Visit http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11403703 for the full story and video of Financial Soccer in action
FCCLA
REGION 1& 2 The regional STAR Events competition date has changed to: March 11th Laura Rohr’s contact information for Region 1& 2 has also changed to cell: (360) 208-3313 or classroom: (360) 942-3275 e-mail address is jlrohr@wwsky.net
Beth Middleton Scholarship The Beth Middleton Award deadline date was moved from December to April 1. This scholarship is awarded to a current or former national or state officer who is a high school senior. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community service. One application per state may be submitted. The application is posted online under Youth Awards & Scholarships. Deadline:
All scholarships must be postmarked by April 1, 2010.
Looking for a simple, yet powerful service project? Change the Game with the Souper Bowl of Caring!(January17- February 7, 2010) What would happen if every American that celebrates the Super Bowl football game donated one can of food or $1 to fight hunger and poverty in their local community? The result would be an astounding $90 million in cash and cans to help feed the hungry, provide shelter to the homeless and help our neighbors in need. Join the Souper Bowl of Caring and help make this vision a reality! For over 20 years, groups just like yours have joined forces to demonstrate the power of caring. To date, more than $60 million in cash and cans has been collected and donated in communities throughout the U.S. Every penny stays local and every collection matters! Join the Team. Get Started Today! a. REGISTER your group at http://www.souperbowl.orgto receive your monthly e-newsletter and a free Resource Kit to help promote your event. b. COLLECT money and/or canned foods anytime between January 17 and February 7, 2010. c. REPORT the amount of your collection to the Souper Bowl of Caring so it can be added to the national tally. d. DONATE 100% of your collection to the charity of your choice in your own community!
“The Guy Fieri Road show,” produced by Fieri’s company Knuckle Sandwich, will hit 21 cities in 30 days and play in venues that seat 2,000-5,000 fans. At each stop on “The Guy Fieri Road show,” Fieri teams up with Australian-based flair bartender Hayden "Woody" Wood, a local celebrated chef, and local ProStart students. The students will work with Guy’s team to help prep food before the show and be on hand behind the scenes to help during the show itself. The Washington Restaurant Association selected the participating students based on performance in the 2009 state culinary competition. The participating students are:
Kayla Scott
Kacie Ogg
TJ Pryor
Taylor Burton
Cassie Keller
Excerpts from DALTONS STORY from the Puget Sound Skills Center Newsletter
In December of 2008, I helped Tamas Ronyai, Executive Chef at Safeco Field work a dinner for 100 of the Washington State Chef Association with two others from my class. After the event he offered me, along with the other volunteers, a job when the baseball season started. In January 2009, ten students and I volunteered to work the Governor’s Inaugural Ball which had over 5,000 guests. Four months after the dinner at Safeco Field, I took Tamas Ronyai’s offer of a job. I started in April 2009, and went on to work the baseball season. Throughout the season I worked in four different kitchens, catered banquets of 800 and higher attendees, and really learned the stress a cook has to deal with on a daily basis. I plan on earning the certification of Certified Junior Culinarian from the American Culinary Federation in June 2010, and I am sure this is the right career for me.
Dalton Tomaier
HEALTH RESEARCH THAT CAN SUPPORT FACSE EDUCATION
Check out the Research Review done from the Healthy Schools survey :
Smoking, drinking more than two cans of soda a day, not eating enough fruits and vegetables. While all pose health risks, a new report links those risks to lower grades for students. “Research Review: School-based Health Interventions and Academic Achievement,” released this fall , is a joint report by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Board of Health.
October Memos from Mary
I hope your school year has gotten off to a good start . I will be seeing many of you this month at Area group meetings, Regional FCCLA events and our Fall FACSE/WAFCS conference.
Details about the upcoming Fall Conference are in the Fall/Winter WAFCS newsletter or the Fall '09 FACSE Newsletter. http://www.wafacse.org/Newsletter.html Go to the WA-FACSE website at this link.http://www.wafacse.org/Conferences.html the conference Early Bird registration has been extended until October 6th!!
If you have not been contacted about your area or regional meetings check the FCCLA calendar below for contact information and connect to get the details of the meetings. This is a great support and professional development activity.
FCCLA STATE CALENDAR
Beyond the Label…Everything You Thought We Couldn’t Be!
Washington FCCLA 2009-2010 State Calendar
September 1st - Locate the national mailing (for chapters affiliated last year) or contact the state adviser for an affiliation packet (for new chapters); you may also affiliate online at www.fcclainc.org
Check for Chapter Adviser Mailing; Go online to www.fcclainc.org to become familiar with services available to chapter advisers and members; Contact state adviser if not on e-mail list
8 October 9th, 2009 March 4th, 2010 Melissa Olmstead 509-547-5581 molmstead@psd1.org
9 October 8th, 2009 Feb. 24 or Mar. 3rd, 2010 Debbie Romesburg 509-968-3902 romesburgd@csdk12.org
10 October 7th or 14th, 2009 Feb. 17 or 24th, 2010 Stephanie Esvelt 509-738-6388 ext. 414 sesvelt@kettlefalls.wednet.edu
Cluster Meetings: November 13-15 Washington D.C., November 20-22 Louisville, KY and Salt Lake City, UT
State Leadership Conference: Wenatchee, WA, April 7-9, 2010 ASB should anticipate a purchase order or check request. Estimate $200 per participant (registration, STAR Events, and housing at four per room)
National Leadership Conference: July 4-8, 2010 Chicago, IL. ASB and/or school district should anticipate registration/tour money due by April 24, full payment required by June 30. Estimate $1,500 per participant.
October Plan for and attend your Regional Meeting.
Work with students on plans for national program participation – Community Service, Career Connection, Families First, STAR Events, etc.
November 1 Chapters that have affiliated by this date are allowed one additional state meeting delegate and should receive full benefits of membership from the national office. Attend a National Cluster Meeting State Officer Leadership Meeting – Winter Exec.
December Encourage students to run for state office.
January Happy New Year!
Election materials will be distributed to chapters via the Regional Vice Presidents. If you have not received election materials by January 31, contact Regional Vice President or state adviser (509) 335-2935 or fccla@wsu.edu. Begin completing award applications for state and national awards.
January 30 State leadership meeting registration materials should have arrived for each affiliated chapter (by e-mail).
February Send Master Adviser and/or Adviser Mentor application to state adviser. Forms are available at www.fcclainc.org. Attend your Regional STAR Events competition. Show proof of affiliation for all students participating in STAR Events (evaluators, facilitators and participants)
February 15 State leadership meeting registration materials should have arrived for each affiliated chapter (by e-mail)on/by January 30th. If you have not received a packet by February 15th, call the state adviser (509) 335-2935, or fccla@wsu.edu.
February 22-25 Last chance to affiliate this year! Prepare affiliation form for students being added to your chapter OR get that first chapter affiliation completed. All affiliations may be completed online at www.fcclainc.org.
March 1 POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Membership dues for recognition in national projects, participation as an officer candidate, and STAR Events participants FCCLA State Scholarship, Accomplishment Ribbon Requests, Honorary Member nominations, and 5-Power of One Recognition Forms to State FCCLA Office Applications for Career Connection, Families First, Community Service, Leaders at Work, Be Part of It!, STOP the Violence to National FCCLA Office; COPIES to State FCCLA Office
• March 15 Last day to postmark state leadership meeting registration
April 1 Completed National Officer Candidate Application due to the State Office (obtain application from the State Adviser).
Prepare for national leadership meeting. Clarify with administrators the number of potential participants and the need for full payment or a purchase order that can be paid no later than June 15. Request school district approval for travel to the national conference at this time.
April 7-9 State Leadership Conference in Wenatchee.
April 24 National Leadership Conference registration and tour money, and housing materials postmarked to state adviser’s office. School district checks, cashier’s checks and money orders only for full registration.
June Get ready for next year, a great summer, and perhaps the national leadership conference!
July 4-8 National Leadership Conference in Chicago!
State Advisers: Stella Brown, Janelle Hester, (Debbie Handy-Executive Director fccla@wsu.edu; FCCLA, Department of Human Development, Washington State University, 501 Johnson Tower/PO Box 644852, Pullman, WA 99164-4852; leave message on Debbie’s phone: (509) 335-2935
FCCLA EXCELLECE IN ECONOMIC EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO LAUNCH ON Friday Oct. 2nd
Washington Affiliated FCCLA Chapters can apply for this 800.00 sub-grant from the council on economic education administered by OSPI.
Applicants wishing to apply for funding under the FCCLA financial fitness projects grants must develop a project activity to participate in the FCCLA Financial Fitness National program that promotes economic and personal financial education and apply for national recognition.
In the final report, grant recipients will be asked to provide outcomes from the activity such as the number of participants, results from the evaluation conducted by the coordinator, and any other relevant information requested by the OSPI program supervisor. The grants are due on Nov. 2, 2009
WRAEF ProStart Training Institute
Saturday, October 17, 2009 to Sunday, October 18, At the Kitchen academy in Tukwila
To register contact* Cheryl McGaughy Washington Restaurant Association Education Foundation 510 Plum Street SE • Suite 200 • Olympia, WA 98501 1.877.695.WREF (9733) or 360-956-7279 FAX: 360-357-9232 E-mail to cheryl.mcgaughy@wrahome.com
Increase Your Professional Development -- Present at a National Conference!
Submit Annual Conference Proposals!
It’s time to submit proposals for the AAFCS 101st Annual Conference!
AAFCS is inviting family and consumer sciences and related professionals to submit theme-based educational session proposals on a variety of topics, including money management strategies for changing economic times, methods to increase health policy literacy, studies related to biotechnology safety and functional foods, and skills to help multigenerational families succeed.
ALL proposals must be submitted by using the online proposal submission system. The submission system will be open until midnight (11:59pm Eastern Time) on October 19, 2009.
If you are working on Academic integration or have started a new middle school STEM course. Check with your CTE director to see if they received a high demand or integration grant and if you can attend this conference . We will be featuring Financial fitness and Math integration as well as how STEM and FACSE integrate in the middle school programs.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTESTS
Healthy Kids Challenge and featured sponsor, Del Monte, along with educational partners, Johnson & Wales University and Home Baking Association, announce the 8th annual middle school recipe contest, “Stirring Up Health™”.
The recipe contest provides a fun way for 7th and 8th grade students to relate to food, health, and basic cooking skills. Engage the kids you know to create or modify a recipe to make it healthier using Del Monte fruits, vegetables, or tomatoes.
WHEN: Contest is open September 1, 2009 - March 13, 2010 Winners announced April 2010
WHO: Open to all kids currently enrolled in 7th or 8th grade
Use the contest: For real life application of math and reading skills. To help meet health education standards related to goal setting and My Pyramid knowledge and application
Join in the fun and check into the recipe contest today!
Fashion in Business ppt. - Mary Nagel - Feb. 2010
Trends in Fashion.ppt - Mary Nagel - Feb. 2010
Fall Conference '09 - OSPI Update report from Mary
