Mary Ann’s Blog

This past weekend I was caught-up in the frenzy of parents and their children purchasing school items for the 09-10 school year.  Children were saying such things as, “but it isn’t Dora”, or “I want Spiderman”…while the parents were reluctantly searching for a possible last minute bargain!  Of course, it caused me to reflect back on some of my favorite back-to-school memories and the one item that still stands out clearly is the “black and white” hard covered composition book!  Be honest, I bet you can vividly picture it in your mind also!  I had to succomb to the excitement and splurge on some new “earth colored” permanent markers, brightly colored binder tabs and flags that glow-in-the-dark!  What were your favorite finds this year? Past memories…share them!

Andy Mogle, FCS teacher at Norwalk High School emailed and shared the following reflection “First day of school was awesome.  I love the first day of school”!  Thanks, Andy for sharing that wonderful perspective…which leads me to ponder, “what are some other descriptors that would express your “first day back”…why not share them through responding to this blog!  I will be waiting!

Have an enjoyable weekend…to reflect, refresh, and rejoice!

Mary Ann

Good Morning! 

This new blog feature is designed to keep you updated on upcoming events for FCS and FCCLA!  Each post will have a “title” which will be archived and easy to access in the future…

This year, the National FCCLA Leadership Conference will be held in Nashville, TN from July 11-16, 2009…”Beyond the Label” is this year’s theme!  A delegation of over 50 STAR participants, members, alumnae and adviser/chaperones will be representing Iowa. 

National Officer Candidates:  Lana Miller, Williamsburg Chapter, is representing Iowa as a regional candidate; Nick Kaizer, Gilbert Chapter will be Iowa’s at-large candidate!  Leadership at it’s best!

Adviser Award Recipients:Cheryl Larson, Roland-Story Adviser,  will be receiving recognition as Iowa’s Spirit of Advising award recipient.

Karlene Wonderlich, Gilbert MS Adviser; Sue Altizer, Shenandoah MS Adviser; Betty Hugunin, Waukee Adviser; and Kathleen Grunhovd, Lake Mills Adviser will be receiving recognition as Adviser Mentor’s from Iowa.

Shelley Becker, Kuemper Adviser and Martha McMahon, Farragut Adviser will be recognized as Master Adviser Award recipients also during national conference.  Congratulations to everyone for a job well-done!

To check out what is happening with Iowa FCCLA, go to: www.iafccla.org

Leading the Way…with FCCLA!