FUNDAMENTALS OF FEA

FEA is focused on exposing students to the

rewards, joys, and challenges of careers in education.

One Purpose of FEA is toElevate the image of teaching and promote it as a

challenging and rewarding career

Another purpose of FEA is toEncourage students from diverse cultural and ethnic

backgrounds to enter the education profession; students learn best from teachers who are similar to them

Bhs’s Main purpose of FEA is to encourage and support the Faculty and staff of Buford High School through activities like St Patrick’s Day and Halloween baskets, Easter egg hunt, Feature Teacher announcements, and Chalk Walk.

We attached this quote to apples we purchased (Sam’s) and placed in Teacher boxes the first week of school.

FEATURE TEACHER

Thanks a MILLION for your participation in “Feature Teacher”!!

FEATURE TEACHER-We gave out questionnaires we got online from the FEA advisor handbook at the first Faculty Meeting .Each Teacher who returned their form got a fun size candy bar with a note attached. Each Monday morning the person who makes announcements picks one sheet and reads the information over the intercom.

Faculty Easter Egg Hunt!!!

We choose an afternoon before Easter Break and invite all the Faculty to bring their Easter baskets –or a reasonable substitute-LOL- to the Media Center at 3:30. We invite all other clubs to participate by buying candy for the eggs, plastic eggs, refreshments, and/or gifts for prizes..The officers from each club are released about 3:15 to hide the eggs-Fortunately they are NOT real eggs as it sometimes takes months to find them all!!!

• Attends at least 75 percent of chapter meetings(Can’t miss more than 5)

• Maintains a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale• . Completes 6 service hours per year.

• Pay dues $18.00

STUDENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

1. FEA Honor Society

BHS chapter received honor status in 2010

ONLY choice at BHS

If you're an FEA student member . . .

you have access to tons of great resources and leadership development activities in addition to what you do at the local level. These include:

Go Teach, the official FEA magazine published 4 times per year;

The FEA international conference, where you can participate in competitions and win scholarships;Prospective Educator Scholarships, sponsored by PDK International;

FEA News, a monthly, online update of association news;The FEA Honor Society, which is an opportunity to be recognized for your academic achievements;

Eligibility to run for a position as an FEA international student officer; and

The FEA Store, where you can buy FEA merchandise, including personalized chapter tees, graduation cords, and more.

Honor cord form

Another BENEFIT of FEA is attendingNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

Chattanooga, Denver, San Antonio, Atlanta

Members attending the National Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Enjoying a tour of the Coca Cola Bottling Facility

Olympic Park in Atlanta

Members at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency

23rd Annual Future Educators Association® International ConferenceFebruary 17-19, 2012 • Baltimore, Maryland

Opening Keynote: America FerreraFriday, February 17, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.America Ferrera – Education: Changing Lives, Changing the World

LETTER TO PARENTS/MEMBERS FEA NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Future Educator’s Association will be hosting their national convention in Baltimore, Maryland February 17-19, 2012. The Buford Chapter is planning on attending, We will use fund raising monies to help defray the cost per person, but we will not know how far these funds will go until we know how many are interested in attending. Each person is required to pay the $155.00 NONREFUNDABLE deposit by NOVEMBER 18th in order to reserve their spot on the trip. The approximate cost of the trip is as follows:$155.00 registration (DUE NOV 18th)Nonrefundable$250.00 plane ticket(ACTUAL COST $ 269.90)$100.00 Hotel room (based on 4 to a room)Baltimore Hilton$50.00 meals not included in registration$25.00 official FEA shirt (must be worn at all meetings)$20.00 transportation to and from airport to hotelTOTAL: $619.90 ($70 for meals and transportation do not need to be paid ahead of time)Payments of $100.00 per month may be made if you prefer. We are fundraising to defray the cost and in years past we have been able to pay at least $100.00 per member attending.The convention is a wonderful opportunity for students to travel, attend workshops in their chosen profession, and meet and interact with students from all over the country. This year’s keynote speaker will be America Ferrerra who plays Betty in “Ugly Betty”. Since Baltimore is close to Washington, DC we hope to go a day early or stay a day later and do some sightseeing.We hope your student will join us-if you have ANY questions , feel free to contact advisors Pam Langley or Beth Seegars bseegars@lcsd.k12.sc.us plangley@lcsd.k12.sc.us BHS-286-7068

Due to my teaching Intro to Teaching which is a CATE course, we received $1,500.00 to pay student registration for 10 students and $1,000.00 to use for the 2 Advisor’s trip!

Students are required to pay the $155.00 EARLYBIRD NONREFUNDABLE deposit by Nov 18th so we are pretty sure who is going.

Takes 2-3 weeks for a district check to be sent so our deadline must be early

Another BENEFIT is to plan and participate in chapter activities like our

annualPOWDER PUFF fundraiser

entrance fee, ADMISSION, CONCESSIONS

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

1st ANNUAL 5K WALK/RUN IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF A TEACHER.

Justin Sims and Sarah Seegars were the 2011 winners!!

MAY 2012-next event!

ALWAYS GET MEDIA COVERAGE

ANOTHER BENEFIT OF FEA IS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators

HOW TO ATTRACT MEMBERS?

• INVITE THEM!-recruit through school guidance counselor, Teacher Cadet, Intro to Teaching

Last meeting of the year we invite new members. First meeting is open to all.

BHS Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 7:45 in room 406- consistency=better attendance

BHS FEA MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

•Pay dues ($18-INCLUDES T SHIRT)•Maintain a 3.0 GPA (75% MUST HAVE)•Attend meetings-you may not miss more than 5 !•Participate in ALL events UNLESS excused due to another school event.•Perform 6 hours community service during the school year.Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal from the club.NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED!____________________________________Member signature

FEED THEM!

• We have refreshments at first open meeting-doughnuts, juice OR Bojangles biscuits.( Put leftovers in lounge with a note from FEA-double credit

MAKE IT FUN!!

• Assemble things during meeting(treat bags, quotes on candy, etc.)

• Convention takes care of fun!• Ask for members ideas about activities• Field trip to Special Olympics/Relay for Life-

keeps it fun and a day out of school for good causes.

2010-11 BHS FEA

GET STARTED BY:

1.VISITING THE WEBSITE TO SEE FOR YOURSELF!2.APPLY FOR A CHARTER-FEE3.ELECT OFFICERS AND COLLECT DUES $8.EACH4.ENTER YOUR INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY5.ENJOY!

If you're an FEA advisor . . .

As an FEA advisor, you have access to a number of resources to support you in your role, including

Go Teach, the official FEA magazine published 4 times per year;FEA News, a monthly, online update of association news;

The FEA international conference, where you can network with other advisors and get up-to-speed on developments at the international office;

The FEA Store, a one-stop shop for all of your FEA needs whether you are looking for chapter tees, student welcome packets, or party supplies;A connection to the international network of FEA chapters; Continual support from the international office; and

An online database of advisor materials, including:FEA Handbook for Chapter Advisors, Seventh Edition, which provides advisors with specific program information, including ideas for activities and events;PDFs of all forms in the FEA Handbook;Free marketing materials; Examples of projects and activities from other FEA chapters; andSelected PDK publications free of charge.

•Dear Beth,The October/November issue of Go Teach magazine is on its way to you. This issue explores what it means for your students to be teachers, from what they wear to how they act. They can take the Pop Quiz to find out if they know what it means to be a professional. What should they do if they see a student cheating on a test? Is it OK to share their opinions with their students? We have the answers.

Also in this issue:Making the Most of Your Senior Year •Your Voice: What FEA Students Say About Education •Put Your Best Foot Forward with Facebook •Teacher Tom and the Great Brains

Explore the extra resources online at www.goteachmag.org to find out what happens in the next episode of EDventures. How will Sasha try to keep her students in school when they want to drop out?

And when you’re done reading, take our quick survey to tell us what you think at www.surveymonkey.com/GoTeachSurvey.