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Updates from our Family and
Consumer Science Board
Spring 2017 M A R C H 2 0 1 7
Dear WA-FACSE members,
The WA-FACSE board has decided not to provide professional development workshops at Summer
Conference in August 2017. The decision to discontinue a financial rebate provided to sections in
previous years was made without input from the entire WA-ACTE board (including other sections).
The rebate, which was issued based on those who attended summer conference under the FACSE
section, did not cover all of our expenses for Summer Conference, however it did help offset costs
and expenses incurred to put on quality and worthwhile sessions while at summer conference. We
asked the WA-ACTE Board to reconsider this decision and they adamantly refused.
Your WA-FACSE board discussed in length the options to best utilize our resources. The board voted
that the time and work spent on the planning of summer conference speakers and sessions, on top of
the expense to our association with no income, would be better spent working on and planning a
successful FCS Annual Fall Conference.
Please know that this decision is not one that was taken lightly or made easily. It was voted on by the
board at our spring meeting in Leavenworth. This does not mean we will sever ties with WA-ACTE
nor does it mean we will not have
FACSE workshops at future
summer conferences. We want to
take time to decide how best to
serve you and stay on budget.
We are sending this early to allow
you to plan accordingly. WA-ACTE
Summer Conference is in Spokane,
clock hours are provided, and
professional development by other
sections, OSPI and WA-ACTE will
be provided. FACSE specific
professional development will not
occur until FCS Annual Fall
Conference October 15th-17th,
2017 at the Red Lion in Spokane.
More information to follow.
If you have any questions or concerns about this decision, please direct them to Kathi Hendrix,
WA-FACSE Executive Director at [email protected]
Do You Know a Deserving Award Winner?
By Tori and Nancy Fairweather
Consider nominating a deserving FACSE teacher for one of seven awards by June 1,
2017.
We all know FACSE colleagues who stand out in our field – why not honor them with
a nomination. If you go to the link below, you can see the seven descriptions and
qualifications. Let’s give our constituents the recognition they deserve!
Use the link below to locate and fill out the 2017 FACSE Awards
Application (Google doc):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19vCXFWLoywoUuagCget2NHCF-RshXzgAdy-
vq3sqTFY/edit?usp=sharing
Be a Part of the FACSE Board! Every year there are at least half of the positions open.
If you are interested in finding out more of what it is about you can contact either of the Nom-
inations Committee Chairs:
Lori Bialkowsky: [email protected]
Cheryl Uceny: [email protected]
Join in on a great opportunity to grow as a professional!
Happy Spring from Andrea Ancich and Dawn Boyden
Tips for Contacting Your Legislator by Deborah Strayer & Tricia Littlefield
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Letters, phone calls and emails are also good ways to contact your legislators — especially if made at the
right time, with a sincere and heartfelt message. The following are some tips on contacting your legislator
in person, in writing or by phone.
Contact your legislative office when an issue is being heard in committee, especially if your legislator
serves on the committee discussing the issue.
If the legislator is unavailable, ask if there is a staff person who handles your issue.
When you want a legislator to take a position on an issue, contact them before there is a vote.
Be brief and get to the point quickly. Be specific about why you are contacting them.
If asked, be prepared to give your name, address and the organization you represent (if any).
If you live in the representative’s district, tell them.
Be polite, professional, positive and respectful.
If you are concerned about a specific bill, give the bill number and subject. State your position on the
bill and a brief reason for that position.
Tell your legislator what you want them to do.
Thank them if they agree with you.
If they disagree with you or aren’t sure, tell them how a bill will affect your family, friends,
community, business or job. Include one or two specific examples.
Offer to be a resource for issues related to FACSE and CTE.
Thank them for their time.
I hope that the second part of your school year is going great. Just think, spring break is right around the corner. Do you have plans for Spring Break yet? I am hoping to tackle making my backyard wor-thy of having visitors over this summer, the joys of home ownership. The last weekend of February, the WA-FACSE board met for our Spring Meeting in Leavenworth. The weather cooperated with us and we had a sunny trip traveling over the passes and from across the state to get to Leavenworth. We got right to work discussing our agenda and completing tasks set out for our weekend. We didn't work the whole weekend. We did have a chance to check out downtown Leavenworth on Saturday night and it was beautiful lit up with Christmas lights. It did not disappoint. We ended our weekend feeling accomplished after tackling our to-do list. Be on the lookout for information on how to join the board, what positions are available and conference information. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dawn Boyden ( [email protected]) or me ([email protected]).
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Health Educator’s Workshop
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Fashion Industry Conference—April 29, 2017
Upcoming Trainings— Mary Nagel
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Check out on Eventbrite to register
April 28th— Rogers High School
Travel grants available when you register
and attend
Check out on Eventbrite to register
May 17-18, 2017
Green River Community College
40 Travel Grants available for attendees
Food Science in the Classroom—April 28, 2017
Careers in Education Training—May 17-18, 2017
Check out on Eventbrite to register
April 29, 2017 9am-4pm
Seattle Central College check out contests on website
http://fashionconference.wixsite.com/seattle
Only 3 entries from each school will be accepted in each category.
Rafael oversees
one of the
largest private
labels in the
world. His
mission is to
launch brands
people love!
Keynote—Rafael Soto, Amazon Senior Design Manager
Fashion Industry Conference-April 29, 2017 Information is now available online at: http://fashionconference.wixsite.com/seattle for the
Fashion Industry Conference. The one day conference will feature twelve hands-on student
workshops, college/university students fashion show, a panel of industry professionals, lunch,
swag bags, door prizes, and a keynote speaker.
Go to the Contest tab to find updated information about the Recycle and Redesign, Fashion
Construction, and Fashion Forward Design competitions. Entries must be submitted between
April 13th and April 20th. Winners will be announced at the conference and students must be
present to participate in the contests.
The event will be located at Seattle Central College
Please send one PPT slide with the following information so we can network across
the state:
Name (add the colleges on education for teachers in Washington)
School
Pictures of you teaching, pictures of students, classes, etc
By April 10, 2017 to Rene Ketchum—[email protected]
** Remember if you are using students pictures have their permission to be on slide
as this will be a You Tube to showcase our state and FCS educators
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National FACSE Day—May 4, 2017
SAVE the DATE—Fall Conference
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For Teachers By Teachers A new approach to bringing new lesson ideas into your classroom; taught by your peers.
All teachers attending will go back to the classroom with ten new lessons.
If you are interested in sharing a lesson with your peers please contact program development
team.
By emailing
Dottie Record: [email protected]
Sarah Hattenburg: [email protected]
CWU Grads
WSU Grads