True Confession: This is the first time I have ever blogged! But I am doing it
because I truly feel that one way for FACS professionals to succeed is to stay ahead of the trends in technology. Schools are so hungry for technology that if you can teach students new skills in this area while teaching your subject matter, students will want to take your classes and other teachers will see you as a curriculum leader. My second suggestion for success is to promote what you do in as many ways as you can. I share my successes in the classroom with the school board every month and through the media outlets (newspaper, etc.) in our area. Sometimes I have students write the stories and take the photos. If you want to see some of the news releases we have done, go to the website of The Daily Journal in International Falls and search the archives for Indus School. Currently, our Teen & Family Issues class is producing documentaries to enter into a C-SPAN contest. Finally, we should regularly promote student achievements, such as students who ranked in the top 25th percentile of the National Financial Literacy Challenge. This shows we are making an impact!
Lois Lewis
FACS teacher
Indus School
Birchdale, MN
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Moving forward
We as FACS professionals face many difficulties with financial cuts in our field. The FACSed group and MAFCS are looking for ways to "help" each other in times when programs are facing school boards and the board of directors giving valid reasons for their schools FACS programs.
It is vital that each of us stay involved and make sure that we are current with the teachings in our state. Career Pathways is well underway and their are many workshops available to help us understand the direction of our field in the coming weeks.
FCCLA will be hosting a day with speakers on March 2nd and the department of education along with MAFCS with be hosting two informational sessions in Feb that can be seen by via media in several locations through out the state. The first is being planned for Feb 5th and more information will follow.
If you have presentations and facts about FACS that have helped you sustain your school and work programs please share them with others so that they can use these tools and their areas of work or school districts.
Jane H.
It is vital that each of us stay involved and make sure that we are current with the teachings in our state. Career Pathways is well underway and their are many workshops available to help us understand the direction of our field in the coming weeks.
FCCLA will be hosting a day with speakers on March 2nd and the department of education along with MAFCS with be hosting two informational sessions in Feb that can be seen by via media in several locations through out the state. The first is being planned for Feb 5th and more information will follow.
If you have presentations and facts about FACS that have helped you sustain your school and work programs please share them with others so that they can use these tools and their areas of work or school districts.
Jane H.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Middle School FACS Programs
I have been teaching Middle School FACS for many years. I love what I teach but am constantly looking to update my curriculum and try new things with my students. We often hear about what is going on at the high school level and yet the middle school programs are the feeder programs for the high school. I would love to have a strong network of middle school FACS teachers in Minnesota get together and share ideas. Any thoughts?
Karen Smith
Monticello Middle School
Karen Smith
Monticello Middle School
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Budget cuts and career loss
There is a continued concern about FACS positions being lost in schools due to budget issues coming from the state department.
If your department is doing well and you are stable please share some of the courses that are taught in your school and what you do to keep your enrollment steady. There are schools out there fighting to keep the few classes that they have and they want some advice. If you have some please share it.
I hope that these hard times are making MAFCS members aware of how important our organization is and how important it is for us to support one another as FACS professionals in good times and bad. Jane H.
If your department is doing well and you are stable please share some of the courses that are taught in your school and what you do to keep your enrollment steady. There are schools out there fighting to keep the few classes that they have and they want some advice. If you have some please share it.
I hope that these hard times are making MAFCS members aware of how important our organization is and how important it is for us to support one another as FACS professionals in good times and bad. Jane H.
Pictures needed for Centenial Celebration
Hey gang, MAFCS is looking for pictures from you of you.
We would like a picture of you early in your career and a current picture of yourself. Please send them in jpeg form to Jane Hinrichsen at justmejane@msn.com as soon as possible. Please label the pictures with the date and your name. Thanks.
We would like a picture of you early in your career and a current picture of yourself. Please send them in jpeg form to Jane Hinrichsen at justmejane@msn.com as soon as possible. Please label the pictures with the date and your name. Thanks.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
MAFCS Highlights
From the MAFCS President:
Exciting things are happening in MAFCS.
Thank you to Jane for setting up this blog!
Centennial Celebration....
Plan now to attend the MAFCS Centennial Conference April 2-4, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in Brooklyn Park, MN.
We will be celebrating 100 years of Family and Consumer Sciences. Join us as we honor our past and look to the future of MAFCS.
Members have contacted board and council members with concerns about FACS and Standards, licensing, and program cuts. It would be great to start a conversation through the blog so all members can see the discussion. Invite your colleagues to join in.
Some schools have had success in implementing a fine arts standard in interior design. You can contact your MAFCS Board and council members to learn more. Or... blog your successes and comments here. (Please practice professional courtesy as you do so.)
We are accepting nominations for President Elect, VP of Program Elect, VP of Membership Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, VP of Outreach Elect and Nominations committee. If you are interesting in serving on the MAFCS Board or council, contact Cherry Cramer at bcncrmr3@comcast.net
Wishing you all a Happy Holidays from The MAFCS President: Cherry Cramer
Exciting things are happening in MAFCS.
Thank you to Jane for setting up this blog!
Centennial Celebration....
Plan now to attend the MAFCS Centennial Conference April 2-4, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in Brooklyn Park, MN.
We will be celebrating 100 years of Family and Consumer Sciences. Join us as we honor our past and look to the future of MAFCS.
Members have contacted board and council members with concerns about FACS and Standards, licensing, and program cuts. It would be great to start a conversation through the blog so all members can see the discussion. Invite your colleagues to join in.
Some schools have had success in implementing a fine arts standard in interior design. You can contact your MAFCS Board and council members to learn more. Or... blog your successes and comments here. (Please practice professional courtesy as you do so.)
We are accepting nominations for President Elect, VP of Program Elect, VP of Membership Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, VP of Outreach Elect and Nominations committee. If you are interesting in serving on the MAFCS Board or council, contact Cherry Cramer at bcncrmr3@comcast.net
Wishing you all a Happy Holidays from The MAFCS President: Cherry Cramer
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