Mrs. Lipe's Classroom

High School Classes

2009-03-10T14:25:00.002-05:00

Students in high school FACS classes are in the middle of our foods unit. We will begin cooking next week. We are learning the different recipe terms, abbreviations and cooking methods now.

Students in foods class just finished our egg unit. We made different meringues. We had baked alaska, meringue cookies and a meringue shell served with fruit.

Child Development students are learning about pregnancy. Next week we will begin taking the baby think it over simulators home.

Middle School Classes

2009-03-10T14:18:00.004-05:00

We switched classes again at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Students in FACS for the third quarter finished up with their cooking labs last week. They did a fine job- so parents have them make you some home-made biscuits or cookies!
New students this quarter, make sure you return your class rule sheet by Friday. We will begin with a unit on what makes us unique. We will discuss the influences of heredity vs. environment, personality, experiences and family. Our next unit will be a child development unit and students will get to care for the baby think it over simulator!

FCCLA State Convention

2009-03-10T14:16:00.002-05:00

FCCLA state convention is March 29 - 31. The total amount due must be paid before leaving. See me if you are not sure how much more you owe.

FCCLA State Convention

2009-01-20T13:54:00.002-06:00

FCCLA members who would like to attend state convention March 29 - 31 in Columbia MO need to pay at least a $25 deposit by Jan. 30. The total cost of the trip will probably be about $150 - $200 depending on how many students go. The theme for this years conference is "Level up your Leadership."

Welcome Back!

2009-01-19T13:05:00.002-06:00

Welcome back from Christmas break.

FACS class is continuing along studying health and wellness issues. Students will begin a report over a health risk topic of their choice this week. They will give both an oral and turn in a written report. Mr. Tom Roy from the Stoddard County Health Center will be here next week to cover topics such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs.

A new class this semester is Child Development. This is one of my favorite classes to teach. We start out the semester talking about why it is important to study child development and will then begin with conception and go through early childhood.

The middle school FACS class has changed for the quarter. We again, start out covering what makes each of us unique, then move in to our child development unit. Next week we will begin our sewing unit. Sewing supplies need to be here by Monday, Jan. 26.

Foods and Nutrition Classes are studying fruits and vegetables. They will also be assisting with the teacher and staff lunch promoted by FCCLA as a fundraiser for our March of Dimes team.

FACS classes

2008-12-05T09:03:00.002-06:00

Mrs. Kuper is still plugging along teaching all of the FACS classes. She is doing a fine job and will make a good teacher when she graduates.
Middle school students are finishing up their pillows and will begin the foods and nutrition unit. Make sure you have your apron by the end of next week.
High School FACS class is finishing up a personal finance unit today.
Foods and Nutrition class is in the middle of a nutrition unit. Next week we will be preparing a holiday meal.

Fashion Design

2008-10-27T13:08:00.001-05:00

Mrs. Kuper, our student teacher started a new unit with the fashion design students today. This will end with them making a pair of pajama pants or shorts. Patterns have been ordered and students should have their material by next Monday.

Foods and Nutrition Classes

2008-10-27T13:06:00.001-05:00

Students in Foods and Nutrition began a new unit today on meal planning. The class was taught by Mrs. Mary Ann Kuper, a student teacher from SEMO finishing up her degree in Family & Consumer Sciences Education. She will be with us through the rest of second quarter.

High School FACS class

2008-10-27T13:03:00.003-05:00

High School FACS students will be finishing up our unit on child development this week. They will begin taking home the Baby Think It Over Simulator today. After the test on this unit, Mrs. Mary Ann Kuper will begin teaching their class. She is a student teacher from SEMO who is finishing up her degree in Family & Consumer Sciences Education. She will be with us until the end of second quarter.

Middle School Classes

2008-10-27T12:59:00.002-05:00

A new quarter brings a new group of students to Middle School FACS class. This quarter, Mrs. Mary Ann Kuper will be student teaching in our classroom. She will be teaching the whole class this quarter. Students have already begun learning about heredity and environment- the two factors that work together to make them unique. We will soon begin our child development unit and students will take the babies home. Be looking for permission forms to come home later this week.

Fashion Design

2008-10-10T13:52:00.003-05:00

Students in Fashion Design class are working on their projects and notebooks. Don't forget that we can do custom embroidery work for you-- we have several designs with wildcats on them. We can also do Mom and Grandma shirts for Christmas. (Dad and Grandpa too!) It make take us a few weeks to get them done so get your orders in now.

Foods and Nutrition Classes

2008-10-10T13:49:00.002-05:00

Students in foods class are learning about kitchen and dining areas. We have looked at design, tableware and place settings. We will learn about appliances and utensils next week. The students are looking forward to learning to cook and we are almost there!

High School FACS class

2008-10-10T13:46:00.002-05:00

Students in the high school FACS classes are doing a unit on families. We are studying the different family types, responsibilities and roles. Next week we will begin a parenting unit. On Wed. Mr. Roy the health educator will present a program on pregnancy and bring the empathy belly for students to try on to see (at least a little bit) what it is like to be pregnant!

Middle School Classes

2008-10-10T13:45:00.001-05:00

Students are finishing up a foods unit. We will make home made biscuits on Tuesday. Be sure and bring your apron to school!

Fashion Design

2008-09-26T14:32:00.002-05:00

Students in the fashion design class have learned how to use our embroidery machines. They are busy working on projects for a grade. They can also make shirts for people in the community. We have some neat wildcat designs. If you would like to see them stop by Mrs. Lipe's room sometime. The cost for most sweatshirts is between $20 - $25.

High School FACS class

2008-09-26T14:29:00.002-05:00

Students in the high school FACS classes have been learning how to apply for a job. We have spent several days learning the correct ways to fill out job applications. Students are now taking some assessments to see how their interests match up to different jobs. They will be doing some research finding out information about 5 different careers they may be interested in. Parents you may want to check out the website we are using- missouriconnections.org It has some really neat information!

Middle School Classes

2008-09-26T14:26:00.003-05:00

Students in the middle school FACS classes are busy working on their pillows. They are doing a great job! Tuesday will be the last day of class time we spend working on them. I will stay after school on Tuesday until 4:00 for any student who has not finished their pillow and would like time to work on it.

HS FACS classes

2008-09-12T14:50:00.003-05:00

Students in HS FACS classes will begin a new unit on careers next week. One thing we will be doing is filling out job applications. Students may bring in up to 2 blank job applications for extra credit by Sept. 17.

FCCLA news

2008-09-12T14:47:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to the following students who were elected as FCCLA officers for the 2008-2009 school year:
President- Brook Allen
Vice President- Lindsay Clark
Secretary/Treasurer- Collin Stinson
Devotional Leader- Rachel Hankins
Historians- Meghan Garner & Elizabeth England
Web Design- Brittany Stevens & Chelsey Williams
Stucco Rep- Elizabeth England

Middle School Classes

2008-09-09T14:51:00.000-05:00

Students are having fun?? taking care of the babies! But, don't forget that as soon as we finish this unit we are going to do our sewing unit. Students should have their sewing supplies by the end of next week. They were given a list in class of what they should have.

FCCLA news

2008-09-08T14:25:00.002-05:00

Students who want to join FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America) need to have their dues ($15) paid in order to attend the next meeting. Those wanting to run for office be sure and see Mrs. Lipe! Requirements to join FCCLA include having at least a semester of one of the FACS classes. This could include a middle school class.

2008-09-08T11:33:00.001-05:00

The school year is off to a great start! Classes are moving along well. Fashion Design classes are learning to use the embroidery machines and will soon be able to take orders for shirts! Middle school FACS classes are taking care of the Baby think it Over simulators and will soon start their sewing projects. Foods and Nutrition class are evaluating their own diet and will be learning how to make changes to be healthier. High School FACS classes will soon be learning about career preparation and what they need to do to find their first job.

Welcome to my new classroom blog!

2008-08-14T10:34:00.001-05:00

I am excited about the upcoming school year and want to welcome everyone to the FACS or Family & Consumer Sciences classes. My plan is to post information on what my classes are doing here. Please check back often! I hope we can work together to learn skills that will benefit you in the future as you start work and begin your families!