KATFACS http://katfacs.org Kansas Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:36:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Before you make the decision, please consider the benefits… http://katfacs.org/?p=229 http://katfacs.org/?p=229#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:22:12 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=229 Before you make the decision, please consider the benefits…

Before you make the decision of whether to have FCCLA or not, please consider the benefits of offering a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) as part of your FACS department.  By having a chapter, you are able to use the nationally-developed program materials, resources and assessments which are free or at a reasonable one-time fee. These programs have all sorts of activities and “how to” sections to help you implement the new pathways, and are linked to 21st century skills, SCANS skills, integrated academics and learning styles. Each national program has a subject focus and involves students in their learning to increase engagement and community involvement. FCCLA members can be called upon to promote the benefits of FACS when curriculum decisions are being considered and budget cuts are discussed. The “embedded” chapter refers to conducting all business, projects, etc within the classroom so that out of school time is kept to a minimum. Taking part in meetings and leadership opportunities outside of the school day are optional.  FCCLA materials may only be used if you have an affiliated chapter.  The cost to the school is nothing with an affiliated chapter with a minimum of 9 members…see the Kansas FCCLA Advisor Charlotte Smith for more information at csmith@ksde.org .

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=229 0 Food Preparation Reimbursement, Kansas Soybean Commission http://katfacs.org/?p=227 http://katfacs.org/?p=227#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:17:33 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=227 Did you know that vegetable oil, margarine, beef and pork are just some of the foods eligible for the soy foods reimbursement program?  Stretch your classroom dollars by participating in the “Kansas Soybeans as a Food” program for family and consumer science educators.  Students will be amazed to learn that soy is an ingredient in many of their favorite foods as well as preparing and learning about soy foods!  The program is available for the fall and spring semester.  The deadline for applying for funds for the fall semester is Friday, October 29. Informational packets have been mailed directly to schools.  Educators that do not receive the reimbursement program mailing may request a copy by emailing mdillman@kansassoybeans.org and requesting the informational packet or call 877-KS-SOYBEAN.  This program is provided to FACS educators by the Kansas Soybean Commission and Kansas Soybean Association.

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=227 0 The Stock Market Game (SMG) is FREE again for all Kansas schools http://katfacs.org/?p=223 http://katfacs.org/?p=223#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:13:33 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=223 The Stock Market Game™ Program is available again this year to Kansas 4th-12th grade schools at no cost thanks to continued funding from the Investor Protection Fund of the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner and brought to you by the Kansas Council for Economic Education (KCEE). Pre-register your classes online now at www.stockmarketgame.org.  The SMG is a proven method for increasing student math and personal finance test scores.  Try using the SMG to enliven almost any class including Math, Business, Technology, Social Studies, FACS and Language Arts.  Full lesson plans and customizable lesson outlines are available to help teachers easily integrate this program without any background in investing.  An email will be sent immediately after registration with an ID & password to access the resources.  Teacher resources are available for the entire semester but online portfolio building takes place in a 10-week trading session.  Those options are listed below:

Fall 2010 Trading Sessions Options

  • September 13 to November 19
  • September 27 to December 3
  • October 11 to December 17

Spring 2011 Trading Sessions Options

  • January 10 to March 18
  • January 31 to April 8
  • February 22 to April 29

 

Register your class/teams online now at www.stockmarketgame.org and leave the billing information blank.  Teams should consist of 3-5 students.  Questions?  Please call or email Angela at 316-978-5183 or KCEE@wichita.edu.

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=223 0 22 More FACS Teacher Gift Cards Available http://katfacs.org/?p=205 http://katfacs.org/?p=205#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:19:44 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=205 Hello!

Thank you again for such a great conference and it was good to see you!

As of this morning (August 4th) there are still 22 (qty) KS FACS teacher gift cards available. Here is the link to the webpage to sign up!

http://www.kspork.org/Consumers/Pork-Facts/teacher-resources.shtm

Best regards,

Jodi

Jodi Termine
Kansas Pork Association
Director of Industry Relations
2601 Farm Bureau Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
office 785.776.0442
fax 785.776.9897
www.kspork.org
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]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=205 0 Fundraiser Opportunity – Shirley Voran http://katfacs.org/?p=198 http://katfacs.org/?p=198#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:50:29 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=198 Growing expressions meet wellness policy guidelines.
For the health of it.  From the s’wheatest lady in USA.   -Shirley Voran

Attached are the documents.

ATT00093

ATT00095

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]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=198 0 KATFACS Committees Duties http://katfacs.org/?p=170 http://katfacs.org/?p=170#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:05:44 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=170 Attached is a summary of duties.  This is a working document that can change.  This document is intended simply for guidance.   Procedure Manual – KATFACS Committees

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=170 0 President-Elect position 2010-2011 http://katfacs.org/?p=162 http://katfacs.org/?p=162#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:34:14 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=162 President-Elect & President Duties: If you are an active member of KATFACS and would like an opportunity to contribute to our organization. Please refer to the attached link and contact one of the current KATFACS officers.

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=162 0 Past-President’s Breakfast August 4th!! http://katfacs.org/?p=141 http://katfacs.org/?p=141#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:27:45 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=141 Hello Past-Presidents:
   All is going well and I like to say I hope you’re enjoying the summer and looking forward to K-ACTE Summer Conference 2010. Just a brief note to say our Past-President’s Breakfast is scheduled for Aug. 4 at 7:30 a.m. at The First Watch Restaurant, 9916 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66216. If you haven’t R.S.V.P. to me yet, please email cartvmarie@cox.net  or blog your response. As always, I’m looking forward to the conference events, and especially the networking that’s so valuable.
See you in August.

Verner M. Cartledge
KATFACS
Past President 2009-2010

]]> http://katfacs.org/?feed=rss2&p=141 0 KATFACS Members Blog http://katfacs.org/?p=133 http://katfacs.org/?p=133#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:41:47 +0000 Renee http://katfacs.org/?p=133 Feel free to post questions, comments and suggestions for upcoming events, etc.

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