WELCOME TO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE OR HOME ECONOMICS
WEBSITE. I WANT TO THANK THE DYNAMITE DRAGON TEAM FOR
SHARING THEIR WEBSITE WITH ME. I APPRECIATE IT.
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IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
Thank you to all of the parents who have sent paper goods, ironing board
covers, and sweet compliments to our Home Ec program. I appreciate all you
do for me and my students. Thank you.
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HOME EC GRADING POLICY: 1 DAY LATE-MINUS 30 POINTS
2 DAYS LATE-MINUS 50 POINTS
3 DAYS LATE-ZERO (STUDENTS IS STILL REQUIRED TO DO
ASSIGNMENT)
CONFERENCE PERIOD: 8TH PERIOD IS TEACHER'S CONFERENCE, PLEASE CALL FOR
APPOINTMENTS.
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HOME EC I SUPPLY LIST: 1 SPIRAL NOTEBOOK, PEN, PENCIL, PAPER EVERY
DAY IN CLASS.
HOME EC I DUE DATES: NAME POSTERS DUE TUES., JAN. 26
HOME EC I WEEKLY SCHEDULE: MON.- WORK ON POSTER
TUES.- POSTER DUE TODAY
WED. - SEWING SAFETY RULES
THURS. - PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE
FRI. - HOW TO SEW ON MACHINE
HOME EC I SCHEDULE FOR THE SEMESTER:
7-8 WEEKS OF SEWING - PILLOW AND PAJAMA PANTS (OR To-Sew Pillows)
7-8 WEEKS OF COOKING
3-4 WEEKS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND BABYSITTING
Supplies are due in class by ___Monday, February 8th
Supply List
Basic supplies: (May purchase basic and pillow supplies, except pillow form,
from teacher for $5)
• 1 yard of cotton/cotton polyester blend fabric. DO NOT get silky,
stretchy, furry, fuzzy, thick, satiny, fleece, or denim fabric!
• Thread to match…all purpose thread, not quilting or craft (READ
CAREFULLY-it is easy to make a mistake)
• Straight pins (please put in pin cushion-at home-NO pin boxes)
• Pin cushion
• 16” square pillow form (PLEASE leave at home until pillow is made)
• Sewing gauge
• Fabric scissors
• Seam ripper
• Spool of thread for practice (any color)
Pajama Pants supplies: (May purchase from teacher for $10)
• 2 ½ - 3 yards of fabric
• Thread to match color of fabric
• 1 yard of 1” wide elastic
For Food Labs, please bring _____________________________________
1st period – package of paper plates
2nd period – package of paper cups
3rd period – package of plastic silverware
4th period – package of foil, parchment paper, or gallon size ziplock bags
6th period – package of paper plates or bowls
or bowls
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HOME EC II SUPPLY LIST: PEN, PENCIL, PAPER EVERY DAY IN CLASS.
Supplies for project #1 are due in class by Feb. 1. You may purchase
supplies for Project #2 now or wait until your child finishes with #1.
Supply list
• Highlighter
• Threads to match fabric color (ALL PURPOSE THREAD only)
• Pin cushion
• Straight pins (in pin cushion)
• Sewing gauge
• Fabric scissors
• Seam ripper
• Package of sewing machine needles-size 11 or 14 (give to teacher)
• Pattern-please check for the correct size of student
• Fabric-amount listed on back of pattern
• Notions that are needed for each garment (such as zippers,
interfacing, trims, laces, buttons, hook and eyes, etc.) These are written on
the back of the pattern envelope.
HOME EC II DUE DATES: NAME POSTERS DUE 1-26-10
HOME EC II SCHEDULE: MON.- FINISH NAME POSTERS
TUES. - READING A PATTERN ENVELOPE
WED. - SEWING SAFETY RULES
THURS.-UNDERSTANDING PATTERN SYMBOLS
FRI. - SEWING ON MACHINE
HOME EC II SCHEDULE FOR THE SEMESTER:
8 WEEKS OF SEWING
8 WEEKS OF COOKING
1-2 WEEKS OF CONSUMER EDUCATION
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CLOTHING SUPPLY LIST: PEN OR PENCIL AND PAPER IN CLASS EVERY DAY.
SUPPLY LISTS
For all: Supplies
• Spool of thread-any color-for practice
• Straight pins
• Pin cushion
• Sewing gauge
• Fabric scissors
• Seam ripper
• Package of sewing machine needles (any size 9-16)
PJ Pants Supplies
• 2 ½ to 3 yards of cotton/cotton polyester blend fabric for pajama
pants. DO NOT get silky, fleece, or stretchy fabric! Flannel is acceptable
fabric to use. (Remember that plaids are challenging)
• Thread to match…all purpose thread, not quilting or craft
• 1 yard of 1” wide elastic-NO ROLL elastic works best
Fabric, pattern, thread, and notions for 2 more projects.
Quilting supplies will be sent out at a later date.
CLOTHING DUE DATES:
CLOTHING SCHEDULE: SAME AS HOME EC II
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMESTER: MAKE YOURSELF 3 DIFFERENT GARMENTS
BY THE END OF THE SECOND SIX WEEKS. LAST 6 WEEKS, EACH STUDENT WILL MAKE A
QUILT.
