thesa newsletter Fall 2013 · Editors!Report! ... summer and that school start-up has gone...
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THESA is a provincial specialist association of the British Columbia Teachers Federation. Our members are Home Economics educators in British Columbia, Canada, collaborating together for the betterment of individuals, families, and community
Fall 2013
In this Issue: Presidents Report ……………. 2 Editors Report ............................2 Conference News……………….3 THESA…………………………..…..4 Recipes and Resources ………7 Order Form………………..…….11 Executive…………………………12
Contributions to the newsletter are welcome, wanted and necessary – please share you successes, favorite lessons and recipes and projects. All submissions can be emailed to [email protected].
Deadlines Feb 15th for the March Edition May 15th for the June Edition
August 15th for the September Edition November 15th for the December Edition
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President’s Report Fall, 2013
Time has quickly passed! I hope you all enjoyed a restful summer and that school start-up has gone smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed two weeks at Kwantlen in August taking Textile Dyeing and Knit Technology, and highly recommend the summer courses offered there for teachers! I learned a lot that I can take into my classes, and had a lot of fun at the same
time.
It’s been a quiet summer in terms of communications from the BCTF, but I have heard that work is continuing on a variety of curriculum areas, and the Ministry will soon be looking at Applied Skills curriculum as well.
In this edition and the last newsletter, there was an application form for the THESA inquiry project into what constitutes best practices in home economics – be sure to send this in if you are interested. Applications are due by the end of October, and we will be selecting the committee at our November/December THESA Executive meeting.
As well, look on Ning and/or in this newsletter for a link to a survey about communications in THESA. We are interested in gaining your perspective on the ways we are currently communicating and where and how we can improve it.
Lastly, don’t forget to register for the THESA conference in Coquitlam in October. I hope to see many of you there!
From The Editor This August I attended the BCTF leadership conference in Kamloops. I always enjoy connecting with colleagues and this conference was no exception. It’s encouraging to see so many taking their time for training and professional development. I hope to see you all the conference in October. Keep sending me submissions; the newsletter is only as good as what you send me!
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THESA NEWS MEMBERSHIP Reminder that your membership fees are automatically collected with your conference fees. If you are not attending the Conference, then please pay as usual, when your membership is up for renewal. Membership renewal is now possible online from the BCTF website! As a member you have 350 experts at your fingertips via the THESA Ning site. You also receive this newsletter with helpful classroom tested recipes, resources, and lesson aids. If your district has a local THESA chapter, your local gets a $10.00 rebate for each member in good standing.
• Any questions, please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] CHINA TRIP THESA Executive is pleased to offer the best deal on Professional Development, ever! Join us July 2014 on an unforgettable, affordable trip to China with SNA Tours. The all-‐inclusive, 5 star tour allows you to choose from an 8 day tour of Beijing, a 10 day tour of Beijing and Xi’an or a 13 day tour of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai! There is also an opportunity to extend your stay to include your own exploration of Hong Kong. Look for details being mailed to schools in the first week of school. More information will be available at the conference, including a workshop given by THESA members that have taken the tour, previously. Tour costs (including airfare, hotel, all transportation, most meals, tours and tour guides) 8 day $1,199 (+ $450 airport taxes and fees) 10 day $1,599 (+ $480 airport taxes and fees) 13 day $1,899 (+ $510 airport taxes and fees) You can’t afford to miss this! There are a limited number of spaces, so sign up quickly! Email Susan Armstrong to get an application form at [email protected]
PINS OF RECOGNITION -‐ its not late to have someone recognized at this years conference!
You can make nominations any time of the year for Pins of Recognition, even though it has been our tradition to mention these people at our annual conference. If you have someone in mind you need to:
1. Pass on the names of two current THESA members who want to nominate this person. (If you are not sure, contact me.) 2. Ensure that the person being nominated is also a current THESA member. (Again, check with me, if you are not sure) 3. Provide a write up outlining their accomplishments and contributions to Home Economics. Please forward to Susan Armstrong at : [email protected]
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Forming an LSA ( local chapter of THESA) Many districts enjoy the benefits of organizing a local chapter of THESA. Local chapters often meet once a month to share resources, invite guest chefs or speakers, learn a new skill or craft, network with other Home Ec. teachers, discuss local issues and keep up to date with provincial THESA issues that affect you! Sometimes the best professional development is just meeting and talking with other Home Economics teachers! Smaller districts can form Chapters with other neighboring districts. You can meet every month or a few times per year. An easy way to organize a chapter is to call a meeting in September (or in June). Elect or sign up officers. A two-‐year “rotation” of jobs, shares the load. Each school could take responsibility for a monthly meeting. A yearly schedule might look like: September -‐ planning meeting October – School A wants to get in a local chef or organize an evening at one of the many cooking schools. November -‐ School B wants to share ideas for easy sewing projects. They’ll make up kits for a hands-‐on afternoon. December – cookie swap or meet for a Christmas dinner/coffee & dessert; Christmas craft? January – School C – quilting bee to make a quilt for a sick friend or raffle for a scholarship? February – School D just started a new recycling/composting program (or any new program) and can give a short presentation of how to organize one in your school. March – Spring Break April – School E -‐ each person brings 10 favorite class tested recipes. Put together a classroom cookbook to sell at the next THESA conference! May – School F -‐ invites guest speaker on suicide prevention, teen pregnancy, nutrition in schools, aboriginal student support or slideshow from trip working in an orphanage…….. June – year end social; recognize retirees with a THESA Pin of Recognition To Form a Chapter: 1. Elect/Volunteer: President Vice President Secretary/treasurer Chapter Contact (can be one of the above) * All members must belong to THESA. 2. Give it a name: example SHETA – Surrey Home Economics Teachers Association 3. Send above names with contact information to Susan Armstrong at [email protected] Info: names of officers, chapter contact’s mailing address, phone/fax and email.
1. You can send photos and descriptions of your activities to the newsletter and website, so that other districts can get new ideas for THESA meetings.
WHEN YOU ARE A CHAPTER:
1. THESA chapter may request THESA letterhead and envelopes for chapter business. 2. Your Chapter contact information will be published in the newsletter. 3. You will be able to request Chapter rebate to help with costs of your meetings.
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TREASURER’S REPORT TEACHERS OF HOME ECONOMICS SPECIALIST ASSOCIATION
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Balance on June 30th 2012 $32,897.98 REVENUE: Membership Fees $10,197.77 BCTF Grant $5,538.00 Interest $410.86 P.R. Sales and Lesson Aids $407.13 Conference Start Up Money Repaid $3,000.00 Conference Income $819.29 Inquiry Project Grant $5,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $25,373.05 EXPENSES: Meeting: Executive $5,611.68 Meeting: AGM $4,659.48 TOC Costs $2,153.39 Publication: Newsletter $1,013.97 Operating $1,491.20 Chapter Support $950.00 Affiliation Fees and Meetings $2,249.64 Curriculum Development/Conferences $339.06 Scholarships $2,000.00 Miscellaneous $2,042.20 Conference Start Up $3,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES: $25,510.62 BALANCE: $(-137.57) + $32,897.98 (carry over) TOTAL: $32,760.41 Respectfully Submitted: ___________________________________ August 31, 2013 Jennifer Johnson, THESA Treasurer
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THESA Inquiry Project Committee Application
Please submit application to Susan Armstrong ([email protected])
by October 31, 2013. Applicants must be current THESA members.
Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________ School & School District _________________________________________________ Educational Background: _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Current teaching assignment: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe your involvement with home economics and/or THESA in your district and/or the province: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Would you be able/willing to attend meetings on weekends? _____________________ This committee may use applications like Skype, google docs, and Blackboard. Are you willing to use these on-line communication links as part of this committee? __________ Have you used on-line tools such as Skype and Blackboard or Elluminate? Explain. _____________________________________________________________________ Have you worked with google docs? _______________________________________ Why do you wish to be a member of this committee? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
THESA has been granted funding for an inquiry project on the following:
What kind of environment enhances the teaching and learning of students in a Home Economics classroom?
• Consider size of space, configuration, equipment, and class size and composition
• How may this be different for students with disabilities and special needs? While this inquiry project may not result in the actual guide to “best practices,” it will form the foundation for that guide, with the guide being the eventual outcome of the information gained.
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IFHE Council 2014 in
London, Ontario For the first time in 16 years an IFHE Council Meeting will be held in the Western Hemisphere, on the Brescia University College campus in London, Ontario. The 2014 Council Meeting, July 20-‐24, will be preceded by a two-‐day Pre-‐Council Research Symposium on July 18-‐19, sponsored by the Ontario Family Studies
Home Economics Educators’ Association and hosted by the IFHE Council Organizing Committee. Interested persons are invited to submit proposals that honor the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family 2014. All proposals should describe or summarize projects in Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology/Family and Consumer Science programs and related fields that celebrate the family, including but not limited to those that will showcase:
• The recent trends in family policy, • Challenges faced by 21st century families worldwide and recommended solutions,
• Couple and parent-‐child relationships, • Parenting and childcare programmes, • The mental health of children, youth, adults and the elderly, • Educational programmes aimed at supporting the development of the whole child at both the public and post-‐secondary levels.
Complete submission guidelines can be found on the IFHE webpage at www.ifhe.org. All proposals must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Word attachment to [email protected] by October 27th, 2013. IFHE members are encouraged to also attend the Council Meeting, which will include both business and social activities. Full details can also be found on the IFHE webpage.
Joanne Pearson, IFHE Vice President, Region of Americas
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Home Economics News from UBC
A recent initiative to hire a tenure-‐track assistant professor in home economics education saw a number of applications and interviews. The end result was unsuccessful for a number of reasons, and the search will continue. The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy headed by Dr. Peter Grimmett has been very supportive, and it is expected that someone will be hired soon. In the meantime the home economics program continues to expand. The 2013/2014 B. Ed. home economics education program at UBC is projected to be one of the largest in recent years, with 27 or 28 students enrolled. Jennifer Johnson has been seconded from the Surrey School District to run the B. Ed. program and co-‐ordinate home economics education. Her classroom experience and organizational skills are welcomed. Teachers who want to be school advisors should contact their administration, as that is where the process usually starts.
The home economics diploma program continues with courses being offered in each of the winter terms: EDCP 491, 492 and 493 will all be available online from September to December, and EDCP 492 and 498 [formerly EDCP 495B] will be available from January to April. These are all core courses in the diploma program. Anyone who wishes to find out more about the diploma program is invited to contact Bette Shippam of the Teacher Education Office; [email protected]. A 2014 summer institute is planned but courses and location has not yet been finalized. The spring/summer 2014 diploma offerings have not been confirmed yet either. Twenty-‐one students are enrolled in their final year of the Home Economics: Human Ecology and Everyday Life Master of Education [HEEL] cohort, the first online home economics master's program in Canada (and possibly world-‐wide). Eighteen students have been accepted for the second master's cohort [HEE2] and will start their first master's course this fall. Dr. Gale Smith and Dr. Mary Leah de Zwart continue as cohort co-‐advisors.
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Recipes and Resources
Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” will be the focus of World Food Day in 2013. Online resources can be found at http://www.fao.org/getinvolved/worldfoodday/en/
Book Review A local cookbook from Nanaimo that recently inspired me is titled "Recipes from the West Coast Galley SEA SALT.This book is available at Costco, local bookstores and the library. The book showcases a culinary sailing adventure with over 100 fresh recipes using local ingredients. The authors even provide sources for many ingredients. Great fun. Hope you enjoy the photos, format, and recipes. Tanya Silvonen THESA PR Executive
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GOOD EATS – DIP MADNESS – submitted by Susan Armstrong American Dip also called Onion Dip, also called “_____________________” since the 1960’s California Dip 1 ½ cup sour cream ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 ½ cup onions ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp white pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder Cook onions in olive oil with ¼ tsp salt for 20 minutes until browned . Add to sour cream/mayonnaise base and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Artichoke Dip ¼ tsp salt ¼ garlic powder ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1/3 cup parmesan cheese ½ cup frozen artichoke hearts 1 cup frozen chopped spinach Hot Dip Base: 6 oz warmed cream cheese ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise Mix together base ingredients. Cook artichokes and spinach in a cup of water. Mix all together.
Avocados Early American settlers called the avocado an alligator pear. Avocados are a fruit with 20% fat Avocados only ripen after they are picked due to an enzyme in their leaves. Most common variety is Hass avocado, named after a Californian postman in Pasedena. Fuerte is another of the 500 varieties. Avocados are a great source of energy because high protein and oil content. When cut, polyphenoloxidase causes things to turn brown. (including humans! ) Ascorbic acid helps prevent browning. Guacamole 2 avocados 1/2 tsp. salt ½ tsp cumin ¼ tsp cayenne ½ onion
2 roma tomatoes 1 Tbsp cilantro ½ jalapeno, seeded 1 clove garlic, minced lime juice
Mash together. Let stand a room temperature for a couple of hours, wrapped tightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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GOOD EATS – DIP MADNESS NAME ________________________________________ DATE _______________________ BLK. ____________
American Dip also called Onion Dip, also called “_____________________” since the 1960’s California Dip 1 ½ cup ________________________ ¾ cup mayonnaise _____ Tbsp olive oil 1 ½ cup onions ¼ tsp _________________ ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp white ______________________ ¼ tsp garlic powder Cook onions in olive oil with ¼ tsp salt for 20 minutes until browned. Add to sour cream/mayonnaise base and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Artichoke Dip ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ___________________ ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1/3 cup ______________________________ cheese _______ cup frozen artichoke hearts 1 cup frozen chopped ______________________ Hot Dip Base: 6 oz warmed cream cheese ¼ cup __________________________________ ¼ cup mayonnaise Mix together base ingredients. Cook artichokes and spinach in a cup of water. Mix all together.
Avocados 1. Early American settlers called the avocado an _______________________. 2. Avocados are a fruit with __________ % fat 3. Avocados only ripen after they are picked due to an enzyme in their
___________________________ 4. Most common variety is Hass avocado, named after a Californian
_________________________________in Pasedena. 5. Fuerte is another of the __________________ varieties. 6. Avocados are a great source of energy because high protein and oil content. 7. When cut, polyphenoloxidase causes things to turn _________________. (including humans! ) 8. ______________________________ helps prevent browning.
Guacamole _______ avocados 1/2 tsp. salt ½ tsp __________________________ _____ tsp cayenne ½ onion _____ roma ___________________ 1 Tbsp cilantro _______ jalapeno, seeded 1 clove garlic, ______________ lime juice Mash together. Let stand a room temperature for a couple of hours, wrapped tightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Mousse Thaw chicken liver in ________________ to remove impurities. 2 Tbsp unsalted __________________ 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped 1 tart ____________________, coarsely chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme pinch salt Cook and cover on medium heat until lightly browned. Add 1 lb. cleaned and drained chicken livers. Gently stir. Stir in: ¼ cup ________________________ Use a food processor on pulse to puree. Beat 1 cup _______________________________ to soft peak. Fold into liver mixture ½ at a time.
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THESA Public Relations Order Form
Mail Cheque to: Tanya Silvonen 1879 Farrell Cres Saanichton, BC V8M 1K7 Tel: 250 544 1893 [email protected]
ITEM Cost
(includes tax)
Quantity Total Cost
NEW ITEM!!!!!! Magnetic clip $3.50 Mark Book (non-THESA members $15.00 $12.00 THESA Lesson Aids Book 2000 $25.00 Foods and Nutrition 9, Lesson Aids (recipes mainly) $25.00 Foods and Nutrition 10, Lesson Aids (recipes mainly) $25.00 International Foods; Lesson Aids (recipes mainly) $25.00 Keychain with Loonie and Quarter token $5.00 Lanyards w/Detachable Key ring -red, green, black, blue, or purple
$4.00
THESA Navy Golf Shirt-100% pique cotton (size Med) $27.50 Pen on a Rope -white, red or blue $2.00 Red Apple Note Holder $5.00 Notepaper with Printed header Home Ec. "Don't Leave School Without it"
$3.50
Paperclip Holder- green and magnetic $3.50 Balloons $.25 Student Aprons w/o Pockets-white $10.00 Teacher Aprons w/o pockets -red, navy, burgundy or forest green $18.00 Umbrella $15.00
Upon receiving your cheque the requested items will be sent to you. Total order:_________ Plus shipping $5.00 ( under $50 order) $10.00 (over $50 order) ___________ Total Amount Enclosed $ __________ Please make cheque payable to THESA.
Do you have a hot new idea for a PR item?
Please send an e-mail to Tanya
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THESA
President Paula Aquino [email protected] G. W. Graham Middle Secondary School 45955 Thomas Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 0B5 1-‐ 604-‐847-‐0772 Chilliwack School District 33 Vice-‐ President Lilly Smith [email protected] Kalamalka Secondary School 7900 Mcclounie Road Vernon, BC V1B 1P8 1-‐250-‐545-‐1396 Vernon School District 22 Secretary Jayne Roberts [email protected] Cariboo Hill Secondary School 8580 16th Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V3N 1S6 1-‐604-‐ 664-‐8568 Burnaby School District 41 Treasurer Jennifer Johnson [email protected] Ecole Panorama Ridge Secondary School 13220 64th Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3W 1X9 1-‐604-‐595-‐8890 Surrey School District 36
EXECUTIVE Publications/Newsletter Corrina Simpson [email protected] Oak Bay Secondary School 2151 Cranmore Rd Victoria BC V8R1Z0 1-‐250-‐598-‐3361 Greater Victoria School District 61 Membership Susan Armstrong [email protected] Heritage Park Secondary Box 1000, 32700 Prentis Ave Mission, BC V2V 7B1 1-‐604-‐820-‐4587 local 1130 Mission School District 75 Curriculum Denise Nembhard [email protected] Dr. Charles Best Secondary 2525 Como Lake Avenue Coquitlam, BC V3J 3R8 1-‐ 604-‐ 461-‐5581 Coquitlam School District 43 Webmaster Oralie Loong [email protected] Moscrop Secondary School 4433 Moscrop St. Burnaby BC V5G 2G3 1-‐ 604-‐664-‐8575 Burnaby School District 41 Public Relations Tanya Silvonen [email protected] Belmont Secondary School 3167 Jacklin Road Victoria, British Columbia Canada V9B 3Y7 1-‐ (250) 478-‐5501 Sooke School District 62