Ms. Windhorst

All FACS students

My blog has had technical difficulties for the past four weeks.  I can now get messanges to the FACS students.  We have completed Unit # 4 and the grades are posted.  Unit # 5 is due today Monday May 11th .  We will also have a very fast cooking unit #6. We will begin Unit # 6 on Tuesday May 12th and it will be Due Monday May 18th.  We also have a lot of great activities planned for the end of the year. TUESDAY MAY 19th will be the FACS SHOW OFF BUFFET.   This is an opportunity to show your skills in your own kitchen and make a recipe to share with the class.  Besides being fun, the home project is worth 40 bonus points. Look for Unit # 5 and #6 on I que and you will know your grade. The 40 bonus points may be important to you. We will also have 8th grade field day May 15th, the Chorus Talent Show on Wednesday May 20th and  Yearbook day on the last day of school. So many things to do and so little time.

All FACS students

Welcome to the 4th 9 weeks of FACS.  We have already completed Unit # 1.  It will be graded on Friday but the bonus will be due on Monday.  Unit # 2 ( clothing care and repair) begins Monday. 8th graders should place their orders for Haan Craft kits by Monday.  7th graders should bring one yard of fabric anytime next week.  This will be a very short 9 weeks due to Spring Vacation, CRCT testing, Field Days and end of the year plans.  We will try to complete as many activities as possible.

All FACS students

The third 9 weeks is winding down but we still have a lot to do to complete our program.  Unit # 5 has been graded and entered into i parent. Unit # 6 will be due for 6th grade on Monday, 7th and 8th grade will be due on Thursday.  Our Show Off Buffet ( or home cooking project) will be held on Friday, Mar. 13th.  This project is optional but includes 40 bonus points.  It is also a great way to display our cooking skills to our classmates. It has been a very successful 9 weeks and we look forward to a wonderful end of the year.

All FACS students

Unit # 4 has been added to iparent and we have begun Unit # 5.  8th grade is working on a two day meal plan.  7th grade is participating in the Dickerson cooking show and demonstrating recipes to their class.  6th grade is finishing Unit #5 which covers babysitting skills including easy cooking recipes.  6th grade Unit # 5 is due Wednesday, Feb 25th, 7th grade Unit #5 will be due Mar 3rd.  8th grade Unit # 5 will be due March 3rd as well.  We have one more unit to complete our 9 weeks and look forward to the Show Off Buffet on Friday March 13th.

All FACS students

Due to a computer problem and conference week I have not been able to enter all of Unit # 2 grades.  I hope the problem is solved quickly and I can enter the rest of the grades.  Unit # 3: Sewing project worth 100points is Due Wednesday, Feb. 4th. I will send out progress reports after the completion of Unit # 3. That is our half way grade in FACS.  Sorry for the delay.

FACS mstudents

All FACS students:  Unit # 2 is due on Thursday, Jan 22.  The unit includes: Film: Fad Fashion Freedom, Ch. 35 packet, Group activity,Clean Clothes film scramble, Bookmark ( 6th grade) and stitching practice ( 7th and 8th), Choices magazine summary. We will begin Unit # 3 on Friday.  8th grade will begin their Haan Craft  Kits. ( Be sure if you ordered a Haan Craft kit you pay your money for tue kit)  7th grade will begin Unit # 3: the apron project on Friday. ( Be sure to bring 1 yard of fabric, if you want a choice of fabric for your apron). 6th grade will begin their Pillow projects on Friday also. Progress reports will only include Unit # 1. I will send out a second report at the end of Unit # 3.

Third Quarter FACS students

Welcome back to FACS, 2009. We are looking forward to a challenging and exciting 3rd Quarter. We have all ready completed Unit # 1.  It will be due on Monday, Jan 12th. It will include:  Syllabus, Pre-test, Quilt square, Computer programs: Decision Making and Parent Pit, Choices magazine summary article.  The Bonus: Parent Interview will also be due on Monday.  Please be sure to bring your syllabus, 8th grade money for Haan Craft if you ordered a kit and 7th grade one yard of fabric for your apron.  Have a good  weekend.

FACS students: second quarter

7th grade is completing Unit # 5.  We will make a cookbook from the recipes we watched in class.  The cookbook will be included in Unit # 5 due Tuesday, Dec.9th.  8th Grade is completing their Menu and Meals.  Unit # 5 will also be due on Tuesday, Dec 9th.  6th grade did a good job on Unit # 5 and have gone on to Unit # 6: Babysitting. We have been very busy this quarter but we are running out of time. 7th grade is still looking forward to Unit # 6 which is Cake Decorating.  8th grade will complete Unit # 6 on foreign cuisine.  Our Show Off  Buffet: the home cooking project will be on Wednesday December 16th during our class time.  The project is work 40 bonus points to add to their point score.  The next two weeks will fly by so just let me say I have enjoyed all of the FACS students second quarter and I wish you all the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year.

FACS students

We have completed Unit # 4: cooking fundamentals.  All classes had a chance to go into the kitchens and follow a recipe.  All groups were successful and enjoyed eating their products.  Unit # 5 will be a challenge and exciting for each grade level.  7th grade will be performing in the Dickerson Cooking Show.  Each group will demonstrate one of our recipes from the cookbook.  8th grade will be planning a menu using 2 recipes from the cookbook and providing the rest from home. It is a two period experience with a special invited guest for each group. 6th grade will continue to work in the kitchen but the unit focus is on Interior Decorating.  7thand 8th grade Unit # 5 will be due  Tuesday Dec. 9th,  6th grade Unit # 5 will be due Tuesday Dec. 2nd. Please remember that i-cue and e mail services will be suspended from Nov. 21st until Dec.1st.  Have a very happy and yummy Thanksgiving.

FACS students

All classes have completed Unit # 3. The projects were very special and all the students worked very hard.  8th grade and 6th grade have taken their projects home and 7th grade have stored their aprons away to be used for their cooking projects.  Unit # 4 has begun.  We are going over cooking fundamentals including going to the supermarket, reading a recipe, correct measuring, proper equipment and planning each teams recipe to be made in class.  Unit # 4 will be due Nov. 18th. Unit # 4 will also include kitchen safety, cooking methods, favorite foods and MyPyramid.com.  We are moving very quickly thru our FACS program and all looking forward to Thanksgiving break.  I hope all of the FACS students enjoy using more knowledge in the kitchen over the holiday.