Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope that you are as excited for the upcoming year as your 2008-2009 VATFACS Board is. The summer months have given us the opportunities to network with fellow FACS Professionals, encourage our students to experience the "Ultimate Leadership Experience" with FCCLA, and get that extra five minutes of rest.
July was an awesome month for Virginia FCCLA. Two of our colleagues encouraged their former State FCCLA Officers to "Electrify Excellence" and run for National FCCLA Officers!! Way to go! Virginia has two National Officers and as a FACS Professional, I am so happy for these young ladies!
August brought our Professional Institute in Roanoke. We were able to relax and enjoy Hotel Roanoke and get many new ideas for the upcoming school year. Thanks for all who attended!! Keep your calendars free for August 3-6, 2009. We will meet in Richmond, VA for a CTE Professional Institute. Plans are being made now...so I hope to see you there!
I hope that your school year is off to a great start! Please do not hestitate to contact me if you have questions about VATFACS!! Remember that we teach skills for life!