FALL 2018 Newsletter
Family & Consumer Sciences Educators of Michigan
President’s Address: Anne Ribby
Curriculum & Standards Update:
Update from WMU's Chuck Bruce - Articulation & Scholarships to Come!
WMU is also finalizing an approval process to grant FCS students credit for many high school FCS courses. This will be contingent on students pursuing a degree within the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at WMU.
WMU is also proud to announce scholarship opportunities for students who are interested in becoming a CTE teacher. If you have a student who is interested in learning more, please have them contact Chuck Bruce at Charles.r.bruce@wmich.edu
FALL BACK INTO FCSEM with a FALL CONFERENCE! NOVEMBER 2nd & 3rd
You asked for it and FCSEM will deliver...a fall conference! It’s All About Adulting is the theme for the 2018 Conference and our agenda for November 2 and 3 is one you won't want to miss. Join your fellow FCSEM colleagues and friends on the campus of Western Michigan University to learn new strategies, tips, and tricks for your classes to help your students be more successful at adulting as they go out to live their lives.
In addition to a new time of the year for the conference, we will be bringing you to a new venue at WMU, have new exhibitors present, a new caterer (local legend Off The Cuff Catering) providing food and refreshments, new experiences and new and favorite presenters. Here is just a quick sneak peek of some of our presenters:
Back by popular demand… Su Nottingham! She will bring her fun strategies and activities for your classroom. Her focus is Health, but her strategy ideas can be implemented in any class. Another favorite… Michelle Hiscock! She will be sharing technology tips and tricks to motivate you and your students to be tech savvy! Newcomer… Stacey Sills, whose area of expertise is the topic of Human Trafficking. A topic that every teacher (unfortunately) needs to be aware of.
Please see the FCSEM Website for more details.
Dates & Deadlines
Starts November 2nd @ 1:00 PM
Ends November 3rd @ 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
- Friday, September 21, 2018: Participant Early Bird Registration Deadline (to be given 5 FREE raffle tickets)
- Monday, October 1, 2018: Participant Registration Deadline (to guarantee a spot)
Join the FCSEM Board! We Have a Spot for YOU!!
If you are passionate about keeping FCS programs thriving in Michigan, want a chance to connect with other FCS teachers across the state throughout the year and want to be a part of our dynamic FCSEM State Board, then we have a spot for you! Consider getting involved as we have the following positions open:
- Public Relations
- Scholarships/Awards
- Promotions
Please reach out to any board member or contact our president, Anne Ribby, at anne.ribby@lesliek12.net for information about any of these positions. We'd love to connect with you to answer any questions you may have.
STAY CONNECTED!
Website: http://www.fcsem.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/936851746335567/