FCCLA Update
Monday Media - February 12th, 2018
2018 FCCLA Week
National FCCLA Week will take place February 12 - 16, 2018 and will feature the following themes for each day:
Monday, February 12
FCCLA Promo Day - Promote FCCLA in your school in new and exciting ways to kick off FCCLA Week and inspire others to Go For the Red! Host an informational meeting to recruit new members. #PromoteFCCLA
Tuesday, February 13
Careers in Action - Host a career fair in your school and share all of the exciting opportunities offered through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). Show others how FCS has inspired you on your career path! #FCCLACareers
Wednesday, February 14
Say Thanks - Valentines Day is a great opportunity to take time to show your appreciation for those who have been an inspiration and support during your FCCLA journey. Send notes of appreciation to thank them. #FCCLAisThankful
Thursday, February 15
Make an Impact - Be an inspiration to those in your community by finding a need and making a difference in the lives of others! Plan a service event or a Lead2Feed project with your chapter. #FCCLAImpact
Friday, February 16
Unite in Red - Be Inspired by other members as we Unite in Red to show our FCCLA pride! Share what FCCLA red means to you and how it has provided you the confidence to succeed.#FCCLAUnites
February is also Career and Technical Education Month and the Association of Career and Technical Education would love for you to be part of it! For more information visit, www.acteonline.org.
FCCLA Week - MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE
Five members for the five days of FCCLA week
All you need is one member a day. Affiliate five new members by February 27, 2017 to qualify.
What do you get?
· Every chapter that adds five new members for FCCLA week, gets an FCCLA prize pack.
· Every chapter adviser that adds five new members, gets their name entered for a drawing for a free Spring FACS Conference Registration
· The chapter that adds the most members gets a $50.00 donation to their FCCLA chapter
THE ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP DEGREE
DEADLINE DATE: FEBRUARY 15
Guidelines
The Ultimate Leader Degree
STEP 1 Activity
Power of One Summary of each unit
A Better You
Family Ties
Working on Working
Take the Lead
Speak out for FCCLA
Lead a Chapter Activity or Chapter Officer (List and describe)
Complete a STAR Event (List event and briefly describe project)
Complete a State Program and/or National Program (List event and briefly describe project)
How have you recruited or promoted FCCLA and/or FACS in your school or community? (Max 50 words)
Describe how FCCLA activities has impacted your future (200 Words)
Adviser Recommendation (Max 50 Words)
Submit by February 15, 2018 on the below link.
Get ready to celebrate FCCLA Week and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day!
February 13th, 2018
Here are ways to participate:
In the Classroom
Lesson Materials
- Promote and discuss FCS ED with your students, using these fun, new videos available through the Say Yes to FCS page: http://www.aafcs.org/sayyes/fcs-educator-day/fcsedday-video
- Use the links below to download appropriate lesson plans for your classes.
- Design a FCS Career
- Roll Out My Future
- Say Yes to FCS Digital Breakout
Support Materials
- Use the Educator Day Graphic on materials you create
- Learn more about FCCLA Week, February 12 - 16, and CTE Month in February!
- Check out additional Resources and Ideas at
- Say YES to FCS, NASAFACS, and FCCLA
Using Social Media
- Use the Educator Day Graphic through Social Media
- Add the FCS Educator Day Twibbon (New!) to your social media profile image and use #FCSedDay on all your related social media posts.
- Join the Facebook Event: (https://www.facebook.com/events/186028881993852/)
- Participate with high school and university students, and FCS educators in the FCS Educator Day Twitter chat on Tuesday February 13th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST.
- Use #FCSedDay and #SayYEStoFCS
In Your Community
- Download, customize, and give this certificate to FCS educators who are making a difference! PDF Format Microsoft Publisher Format
- Download, customize with information about your activities, and submit to local media contacts: Press Release
- Download, customize, submit to local officials: Proclamation
LAST CALL...Donut Dash 5k: February 17th
Every teacher who registers, regardless of whether or not they are typically eligible to shop in the store, recieves a free shopping trip.
Registration is only $25 with the promo code "TEACHERS". Link to register http://circlecitydonutdash5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=6176:
Join us for an exciting opportunity for High School teachers who teach Nutrition and Wellness!
Do you want to receive free curriculum and resources for Nutrition and Wellness?
Four exciting units aligned to the nutrition and wellness standards
· Resources for labs
· Classroom resources
· Networking with other teachers
· Free training
· And more!
This is only available to the first 80 teachers. Teachers will attend a training on April 23rd and be assigned either Fall 2018 OR Spring 2019 to participate. Each group will have 40 participants.
Sign up to learn more today: https://goo.gl/forms/CaLbUb8jp2XoJMvt2
FCCLA Advisers and FACS Teachers
Interested in helping students, learning more about FCCLA, or just volunteering. FCCLA State Leadership Conference is a great time to volunteer and serve the Family and Consumer Sciences community.
Below is a form with multiple ways to volunteer:
· Serve as a STAR Event judge
· Time for ProStart
· Judge State Projects
· Work the prize wheel
· And so many more!
Please share this form with your alumni, parents, and community. We appreciate your willingness to help.
Take a look at the State Conference Packet!
Do you know someone that might be interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this years FCCLA or FACS Conferences?
To Register as an exhibitor click below:
To inquire about being an exhibitor email:
AWARDS!!! Indiana FCCLA is excited to announce updated and new awards.
Help us recognize deserving individuals that help make Indiana FCCLA great!
Find out more at http://www.infccla.org/state-projects-awards-and-programs.html
Chapter/Student Awards:
Honor Chapter
Publicizing Your Performance
Power of One Award
Ultimate Leader-NEW Award coming soon
Step One
Rush Week
Adult Awards:
· New Adviser-NEW AWARD
· Spirit of Advising
· Master Adviser
· Adviser Mentor
Alumni Achievement
Distinguished Service
Honorary Membership
School Administrator Award
School Counselor Award-NEW AWARD
Spring Teacher Conference Packet
State Farm Partnership- Earn money for your chapter
Reporting Requirements:
State Farm Agents name is a requirement of the project. Information about the project can be submitted at:
https://goo.gl/forms/qY87wlff1O91cybm2
*Awards will be based on number applying and completion of all requirements.*
FCCLA Shout Outs
Click here to submit a Shout Out: https://goo.gl/forms/xwpcxIVG4jT06YEu2
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 8-10, 2018: State Leadership Conference
- April 24, 2018: FACS Professional Development Conference