Castleberry's Castle

We're back! Feb. 28- March 4

I can not believe we only have 3 weeks left together!  We begin our unit on "Fashion and Interior Design" today!  I will introduce the sewing project- a t-shirt pillow!  Each student needs to bring a t-shirt of their choosing by this Friday.  They will also need a bag of poly-fill (pillow stuffing) by next Tuesday.  The stuffing can be found at the Walmart on the corner of Powder Springs Road and the East West Connector for about $2.50.  It can also be purchased at Joann Fabrics (off of Barrett Parkway) or Michael's craft store or Hobby Lobby.  They need no other supplies.

Monday- Introduction to Fashion and interior design-  careers, industry, clothing labels, etc.

Tuesday- The sewing machine and its parts

Wednesday- Use of the machine- practice stitching-LAUNDRY HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED- DUE TUES-3/7

Thursday- Alterations, buttons and hand stitching

Friday- T-shirts DUE- We begin sewing!

Let's have a great week!

Feb. 14-18

Monday-  Happy Valentines Day!

Monday- Thursday- 

 The students have been working on their "Foods, Nutrition, Wellness and Culinary Cumulative Project" presentations. This will be a double grade as it falls under two seperate standards.   Essentially, they will present their food topic- as studied in class- along with a sample of the food item to the class. If the food item can not be sent, it is fine.  The student must tell me 24 hours in advance so points will not be removed from the rubric.  This is a great presentation that includes research, power point creation, presentation skills, culinary techniques, nutritional info, etc...  It's all inclusive! Grades will be posted as the presentations are completed.

Friday-  Black History celebration during connections classes-  I will not see the students.  We will be in the auditorium for the celebration.

Have a great winter break!

Let the Presentations Begin! Feb. 7-11 Update

Mon.- Foods Unit Test and presentation work day

Tues.- Friday-   The students have been working on their "Foods, Nutrition, Wellness and Culinary Cumulative Project" presentations. (They worked in class with the traveling computer lab on research on Friday.) This will be a double grade as it falls under two separate standards. They have a hand-out with all of the details.  Essentially, they will present their food topic- as studied in class (via power point and a creative presentation)- along with a sample of the food item to the class. If the food item can not be sent, it is fine.  The student must tell me 24 hours in advance so points will not be removed from the rubric.  This is a great presentation that includes research, power point creation, presentation skills, culinary techniques, nutritional info, etc...  It's all inclusive! Grades will be posted as the presentations are completed.  They are doing great!

Any questions- please don't hesitate to e-mail me.