The FBLA Week That Pretty Much Didn't Happen

Last week was National FBLA-PBL Week! Our lead adviser, Mrs. Bruce, and our FBLA officer team had a great week planned for our chapter of approximately 200 members. Community service, teacher appreciation day, the works...

But it pretty much never happened.

Remember we were recently out of school a few days because of winter weather?  Well, we had another scare (this time, no overnight stay at school).  We were actually out of school another three days (and got snow that third day).

So FBLA Week just didn't really happen.  But it's okay!  We were able to do our community service the Saturday before all the weather drama. So glad we were able to do that!

Our business classes made Valentine's Day cards for residents at a local senior living community. It was a great opportunity to give students a quick taste of Microsoft Publisher, a program we no longer spend time teaching (so many other ways to do desktop publishing these days), but a program we didn't want them leaving without ever using. 

They enjoyed making the cards! Many took the time to include personalized messages to the residents, which I thought was very kind.

The next morning, FBLA members went and delivered the cards (and candy) to the residents. The residents were delighted, and I think it was just as rewarding for the students.  A few our students heard some very interesting stories that day, as you can imagine.

Afterwards, we checked out a new Steak 'n Shake that opened in our area. We don't have many down here, so several (including myself) had never eaten Steak 'n Shake...

Anyhoo, we had big hopes for FBLA Week, but Mother Nature had other plans.  It's cool (no pun intended).  There's always next year.

Have a great week!