Our FILA Christmas party is shaping up to be real nice! I can't wait to see how this event plays out. Will Spencer and Ethan R wear matching elf costumes or tuxedos? Will Hannah and Paige force the 4 year olds to plank for 5 minutes? Will Gabe and Ethan H run out of chili? I cannot wait!!!
This week you need to get SERIOUS!! I say that a lot! But I truly mean it this time. We have TWO weeks until this party!! Next week this is what I want to see from you:
-Communications: Noah: Facebook post to FILA Facebook page announcing party, Christmas party announcement at lunch (maybe in a Santa Hat), posters hung in visible areas
-Game: Hannah and Paige: Christmas Carol Dares decided on and cards made, piano player secured, Carols chosen
-Food: Gabriel and Ethan H: ALL spaces on your sign-ups FULL, table configuration decided upon with an accompanying map for the decor committee, power outlets for crockpots? (Where will you plugs these in?). Extension cords?, ladles? (Do you have enough in the kitchen?). Who is serving what? Serving dishes? All these details need to be attended to, boys!!
-Variety Show: Ethan R and Spencer: RUN-DOWN decided and turned into me!! I'm making programs for each table so I will need this info!!
—Contact all your talent (if you need email addresses or phone numbers, contact me!) and let them know all the details. Ask them if they need music hook-ups, etc. We need to meet together sometime BEFORE the show to explain to them how it will work!! Plan this meeting! It can take place upstairs after classes, but not in the Fellowship Hall because the Daughters of Norway meet there that day after our classes.
—Write some fun banter for each other and intros for the performers!!! I want to see hard copy of this on Thursday!!!
-Best Dressed contest: Tillie:
-Secure your judges and assign them their category to judge.
-Make some ballots for each judge to write the winners' names.
-Decor: Ethan D, Taylor M, Kellie S, Jennifer P
-Ethan- snowman family, candy canes (you forgot the pool noodles : ( )
-Taylor - finalize your stage decor, secure lights, communicate with me (Jennifer P) about snowflakes, etc : )
-Kellie S - compile a snow happy playlist, sculpt a snowflake out of a block of ice for a punch bowl
GO FORTH AND WORK!!
Today, you also each chose a day to present a book report on a leadership book (NON-FICTION.)
This is what the schedule looks like:
-January 11 - Ethan Day, Hannah Doolin
-January 18 - Gabriel Poyer, Tillie Blanchard
-February 1 - Paige Preece, Taylor Miller
-February 8 - Ethan Riggle, Spencer Bullock
-February 15 - Noah Giovingo, Ethan Hellyer
You DO NOT have to read the books from the list on page 7 of your binder. You can choose your own as long as it is a leadership NON-FICTION book. If you are unsure, simply ask!
NEXT WEEK we are going to have an AMAZING presentation from Mrs. Schmieder on PUBLIC SPEAKING! This is her expertise!!! She is going to get you ready for your book presentation!!! If you are scared to speak in public, don't be worried, most people are scared. It takes practice to get over that fear. Aren't you glad you get to practice in such a safe space? We adore every single one of you and see a future of great things for each of you! So do your best with this presentation. It is the first of THREE!
Next Thursday, Taylor and Ethan Hellyer will start class off with the Leader in the News. We will do quick committee reports and then Mrs. Schmieder will dazzle us!!!
Today went fairly smoothly! Let's have a repeat of that. Spencer is going to be the gavel keeper.
See you Thursday, but I hope to HEAR from you before that!! (That means I want your emails and I would love questions and committee updates!)
-
Sent from my iPad
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Week 10: It’s GO time!!!
> I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving! I hope you weren't too upset that you missed our weekly class.
>
> The last time we met we tried to nail down the Christmas party! It is quite the process when you have so many good ideas! I LOVE hearing your ideas. Tillie, we definitely need to play Family Feud while eating that jello watermelon! Maybe for our spring scholar activity.
>
> Each of you have a Christmas party assignment. Have you been thinking about your plans? Have you been communicating with your partners? This was your homework!!
> Next week you will report your work! Here are your assignments and some of the things you need to address. There are probably more!! Make sure you give us a thorough report of your plans, needs, and proposed budget.
>
>
> Food: GABRIEL POYER AND ETHAN HELLYER
> -What are the parents providing? (Soup, veggies, and rolls?)
> -Sign-up sheet needs to be made and circulated THIS WEEK!
> -You need to check the supply closet to see what utensils and paper ware we need.
> -Who will help you serve the soup?
> -How will the tables be set up?
> -Cinnamon rolls? How much are they? Who will cook them?
> YOU HAVE A LOT OF RESEARCH TO DO!!
>
> Most Festive Clothing Contest: TILLIE BLANCHARD
> -How will this work?
> -Who will be awarded?
> -What will the rewards be?
> -Who will judge and when?
> -When will it be announced?
> -Who will announce it?
>
>
> Variety Show/Hosts: ETHAN RIGGLE AND SPENCER BULLOCK
> -Who will be in the show?
> These are the acts that have been asked and have accepted:
> -Adam and Katie Blanchard - dancing
> -Levi Stamm - trombone
> -Taylor and Hannah - duet
> -Elsa and Vivian Poyer - ballet
> -Shakespeare skit
>
> Here are the other possibilities that need to be secured:
> -Noah Giovingo - rap????
> -Alonnah-Piano
> -Evangeline - solo
> -Tillie - solo
> -Choir class
>
> -You need to talk to Betty Dial and ask if the choir class wants to perform
> -You need to create a rundown for the show!
> -You need to prepare dialogue and intros for each act.
>
> Christmas Carol Dare: HANNAH DOOLIN AND PAIGE PREECE
> -How exactly will this work?
> -Prizes - candy canes (purchased)
> -Do you need a piano player to play the carols? (Genevieve or Brittany?)
>
> Decor: ETHAN DAY, TAYLOR MILLER, J. POYER, K. SCHMIEDER
> -Theme- Winter wonderland
> -Budget proposal
> -assign decor help
>
> Communications: NOAH GIOVINGO
> -What is your plan to get the word out?
> - I will put out the initial e-mail to all of FILA.
> -This party definitely needs to be announced during lunch and the parent meeting.
>
>
> BE READY WITH ALL OF THESE ANSWERS AND MORE! AND PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOXES DAILY FOR LEADERSHIP CLASS COMMUNICATIONS!!
>
> The proposed schedule is as follows:
>
> 12-12:20 p.m. - Lunch service while Christmas carols play in background
>
> 12:20 - 1:20 p.m. - Variety Show/Carol dare
>
> 1:20-1:40 p.m. - clean-up
>
>
> Thanks to Hannah! She has been spearheading the birthday announcements each week! If she asks you to announce them, then DO IT!! You all need to take a turn announcing the birthdays. Get used to using the mic and standing in front of a crowd.
>
>
> This Thursday, Ethan Hellyer will take over gavel duties and Leader in the News will be by Taylor!
> Be ready to report your hard work. And I beg each of you to stay on topic. We have so much to do and so little time. Please be in your seats at 2 p.m. sharp.
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> The last time we met we tried to nail down the Christmas party! It is quite the process when you have so many good ideas! I LOVE hearing your ideas. Tillie, we definitely need to play Family Feud while eating that jello watermelon! Maybe for our spring scholar activity.
>
> Each of you have a Christmas party assignment. Have you been thinking about your plans? Have you been communicating with your partners? This was your homework!!
> Next week you will report your work! Here are your assignments and some of the things you need to address. There are probably more!! Make sure you give us a thorough report of your plans, needs, and proposed budget.
>
>
> Food: GABRIEL POYER AND ETHAN HELLYER
> -What are the parents providing? (Soup, veggies, and rolls?)
> -Sign-up sheet needs to be made and circulated THIS WEEK!
> -You need to check the supply closet to see what utensils and paper ware we need.
> -Who will help you serve the soup?
> -How will the tables be set up?
> -Cinnamon rolls? How much are they? Who will cook them?
> YOU HAVE A LOT OF RESEARCH TO DO!!
>
> Most Festive Clothing Contest: TILLIE BLANCHARD
> -How will this work?
> -Who will be awarded?
> -What will the rewards be?
> -Who will judge and when?
> -When will it be announced?
> -Who will announce it?
>
>
> Variety Show/Hosts: ETHAN RIGGLE AND SPENCER BULLOCK
> -Who will be in the show?
> These are the acts that have been asked and have accepted:
> -Adam and Katie Blanchard - dancing
> -Levi Stamm - trombone
> -Taylor and Hannah - duet
> -Elsa and Vivian Poyer - ballet
> -Shakespeare skit
>
> Here are the other possibilities that need to be secured:
> -Noah Giovingo - rap????
> -Alonnah-Piano
> -Evangeline - solo
> -Tillie - solo
> -Choir class
>
> -You need to talk to Betty Dial and ask if the choir class wants to perform
> -You need to create a rundown for the show!
> -You need to prepare dialogue and intros for each act.
>
> Christmas Carol Dare: HANNAH DOOLIN AND PAIGE PREECE
> -How exactly will this work?
> -Prizes - candy canes (purchased)
> -Do you need a piano player to play the carols? (Genevieve or Brittany?)
>
> Decor: ETHAN DAY, TAYLOR MILLER, J. POYER, K. SCHMIEDER
> -Theme- Winter wonderland
> -Budget proposal
> -assign decor help
>
> Communications: NOAH GIOVINGO
> -What is your plan to get the word out?
> - I will put out the initial e-mail to all of FILA.
> -This party definitely needs to be announced during lunch and the parent meeting.
>
>
> BE READY WITH ALL OF THESE ANSWERS AND MORE! AND PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOXES DAILY FOR LEADERSHIP CLASS COMMUNICATIONS!!
>
> The proposed schedule is as follows:
>
> 12-12:20 p.m. - Lunch service while Christmas carols play in background
>
> 12:20 - 1:20 p.m. - Variety Show/Carol dare
>
> 1:20-1:40 p.m. - clean-up
>
>
> Thanks to Hannah! She has been spearheading the birthday announcements each week! If she asks you to announce them, then DO IT!! You all need to take a turn announcing the birthdays. Get used to using the mic and standing in front of a crowd.
>
>
> This Thursday, Ethan Hellyer will take over gavel duties and Leader in the News will be by Taylor!
> Be ready to report your hard work. And I beg each of you to stay on topic. We have so much to do and so little time. Please be in your seats at 2 p.m. sharp.
>
> Thank you!
>
>
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Week 9: My fellow parliamentarians....
> I hope you enjoyed our parliamentary procedure simulation because GUESS WHAT!!! We will be incorporating it EVERY SINGLE WEEK!!! (There might be some exceptions.)
>
> You all did a good job fulfilling your roles! Thank you for the excellent prep, and if you didn't prep, thank you for the quick on the spot thinking.
>
> My favorite part was the overall calm and respect in the room! We got a lot done and we were able to hear from nearly everyone. YAY! Big win. It sure beats our usual chaotic classroom. We made some excellent motions, took a lot of votes, and threw out a few too many "seconds." Thank you to Mrs. Schmieder for awarding our good efforts with Red Vines.
>
> This next week we really need to plan the Christmas party from top to bottom. You had some great, great ideas! Now we get to figure out what we can pull off in just a few weeks. YES, the Christmas party is only about 4 weeks away!! YIKES!!
>
> This week Paige will keep the gavel and we will all remain on the Christmas committee, led by Hannah. Our focus is the Christmas party.
>
> The agenda will have only two items: the Leader in the News and the Christmas committee planning and finalizing. WE CAN DO THIS!! Come with your best ideas. We know there will be a variety show. But how will we decorate, what will we serve, and will there be candy canes? Let's vote and make it the best party yet!
>
> HOMEWORK:
> -Think long and hard about what you want the party to look like. What are you willing to do? YOU must do something to contribute!!! Think of the time constraints we face. All hands will be on deck!!
> -See you Thursday for our meeting.
>
> Spencer, thank you for sharing your Leader in the News last week. Inspirational leaders are the best!!!
>
> Ethan Day, YOU have the Leader in the News THIS WEEK!!
> Sent from my iPad
>
> You all did a good job fulfilling your roles! Thank you for the excellent prep, and if you didn't prep, thank you for the quick on the spot thinking.
>
> My favorite part was the overall calm and respect in the room! We got a lot done and we were able to hear from nearly everyone. YAY! Big win. It sure beats our usual chaotic classroom. We made some excellent motions, took a lot of votes, and threw out a few too many "seconds." Thank you to Mrs. Schmieder for awarding our good efforts with Red Vines.
>
> This next week we really need to plan the Christmas party from top to bottom. You had some great, great ideas! Now we get to figure out what we can pull off in just a few weeks. YES, the Christmas party is only about 4 weeks away!! YIKES!!
>
> This week Paige will keep the gavel and we will all remain on the Christmas committee, led by Hannah. Our focus is the Christmas party.
>
> The agenda will have only two items: the Leader in the News and the Christmas committee planning and finalizing. WE CAN DO THIS!! Come with your best ideas. We know there will be a variety show. But how will we decorate, what will we serve, and will there be candy canes? Let's vote and make it the best party yet!
>
> HOMEWORK:
> -Think long and hard about what you want the party to look like. What are you willing to do? YOU must do something to contribute!!! Think of the time constraints we face. All hands will be on deck!!
> -See you Thursday for our meeting.
>
> Spencer, thank you for sharing your Leader in the News last week. Inspirational leaders are the best!!!
>
> Ethan Day, YOU have the Leader in the News THIS WEEK!!
> Sent from my iPad
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Week 8 : A toast to Halloween and the finest of swine
Class was jam packed with all sorts of goodness.
First off, our class debrief, led by Ethan D., was excellent. I LOVED hearing all the kudos you gave each other. You all make a wonderful team. The Halloween party turned out so well due to quick thinking and fabulous team work! Now it's time to take what you learned from that experience and apply it to our Christmas party!! Woohoo!! And one last thing about the party I failed to mention....I loved that Ethan Day covered the bowling pins with fabric to make them look like ghosts! ADORABLE!
Thank you for all your hard work.
Next up, we played a NOT well-known game of headbands to usher in our parliamentary procedure prep. I hope those new vocab words will become commonplace terms to you in the weeks to come.
And finally, we channeled the members of the Lucky Clovers 4-H club and learned how a meeting using parliamentary procedure should look.
NEXT WEEK, we will run our own meeting using parliamentary procedure. Paige will be our president and she will have a gavel, so don't cross her!!!
HOMEWORK:
1) Prepare for your role in the parliamentary procedure simulation next week! Ideally you will write a script for yourself based off the Lucky Clovers script. You all play an important part in our simulation and Mrs. Schmieder will reward you with something delicious for being prepared and AMAZING. Please don't be crazy!! (on purpose)
2) You ALL will present a proposal for the Christmas party. You don't have to bring an idea for decor, refreshments, communications, AND activities. You can just bring one brilliant idea. Example: For the party activity, all the students should massage the mentors' feet while singing Christmas carols.
DON'T FORGET YOU ARE ALL ON THE CHRISTMAS PARTY COMMITTEE....YOU MUST PROPOSE SOMETHING!!
3) Track those volunteer hours. If you put in 100% effort to the Halloween party, feel free to write 2 hours of volunteer work.
4) Spencer, you have our Leader in the News.
Here is the schedule for the remaining Leader in the News presentations:
November 9 - Spencer
November 16 - Ethan Day
November 23 - Thanksgiving (but Gabe wanted to sign up for this day, so he can do one at home.)
November 30 - Taylor
December 7 - Ethan Hellyer
December 14 - Paige
January 11 - Noah
If you have questions regarding your part for the simulation, PLEASE email me!! We want this to go as smoothly as possible. It will definitely be okay to mess up because we are all learning. But PLEASE do your prep work!
Thank you!!! Message adjourned!
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