PHS to Participate in National FCCLA Week
PHS to Participate in National FCCLA Week
by Sydney Acklie
Pierce, Nebraska, members of the Nebraska association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will join more than 200,000 members in celebrating National FCCLA Week February 9-15, 2014.
This year’s theme is “Exceeding Expectations.” During National FCCLA Week, members plan and carry out activities to address teen and societal concerns and show how Family and Consumer Sciences education can help them achieve the ultimate leadership experience.
During National FCCLA Week, Pierce Jr./Sr. High School will be in full swing. For each day of the week, students and staff will be encouraged to participate in the dress up days the chapter has planned. On Monday the week kicks off with Pajama Day, Tuesday will be No Jeans Day (wear dresses, leggings, skirts, shorts or sweatpants), Wednesday the school will be dressed out as super heroes on Super Hero Day. Then on Thursday everyone will “Dress for Success.” Finally on Friday, the national day, the school has a “Red Out” day when everyone is asked to wear red to support FCCLA.
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues that Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 200,000 members and over 5,000 chapters from 49 states associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members to become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
