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November 2014

Sigma News

Issue 4
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International
Chi State Area VII

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society

International promotes professional and
personal growth of women educators and
excellence in education

Happy Holidays
MESSAGE FROM YOUR
DKG SIGMA CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Kathy, Jean, and Margaret:
Thank

you

for

making our

November Bunco Fundraiser

so successful and fun!!!

The

colorful prizes, delicious soup

luncheon,

yummy

pumpkin

bread pudding dessert, and the

directions for playing Bunco
were perfect.
good time.

I had such a

I look forward to

doing this kind of Fundraiser

again.

Thank you to Neva, Fran, and

encourage them in their teaching

Carol for our October meeting. We

endeavors. Such a great idea,

had a 5-course meal at the Tulare

Janice!

Culinary Arts Adult School. Each

course was so tasty. I loved the
Duck on Spaghetti Squash. The
students who prepared and served

Open Gate bags at 2pm on

December 3rd at Jeans house.

the meal are on their way to a

Coming up on December 6th,

great career in the food industry.

Margaret and Mary Ellen have

We had fun picking out prizes in a

something special planned for us.

drawing

Check the newsletter for the time

where

something.

everyone

won

Thank you, Teresa

and Jean for the beautiful autumn

baskets.

Janice won them. She

plans on giving them to some of

the beginning teachers to

Inside this issue

1 Presidents Message
2 December Meeting Information
3 Highlights from October and December
4 Upcoming Meetings

We will be putting together the

and place.
It has been a busy two weeks. I
love the cooler weather and the
couple of rainy days. I hope Ill see
many of you at our December
meeting.
Valerie

.Lorem Ipsum

Sigmas Annual Holiday Brunch Celebration

December 6, 2014
10:00 -12:00
Visalia
This year we will be sharing special holiday memories so bring a
memento from a Christmas past.
RSVP by December 1st

Highlights From October and November Meetings

On October 24th a nice group of us met at the Tulare Adult School Culinary Arts Center in
Tulare. We were indeed treated to a splendiferous feast. We had a five course dinner
that included duck prepared two ways, chicken noodle consomm, salad, a wonderful
beef fillet, and chocolate dessert. We all came away with at least one prize. Margaret
shared her travels to Africa and cruises in Europe. We also had time for fellowship.
The next day we joined Epsilon Xi at Benanni Restaurant in Dinuba. Program speaker
provided us with information about Common Core as being worked out in Kings Canyon
Unified. Common Core came about through the work of governors wanting to have
common standards throughout the country. Most states have adopted Common Core.
The problem is there is no curriculum developed for it. School districts and teachers need
to develop materials to address the standards. Besides these materials Kings Canyon is
using commuter programs like Lexia, Mathletics, and Super Grammar to meet individual
needs. We were also able to see Kathy Williams who transferred to Epsilon Xi this fall. She
looked good and said she was preparing a program about a pioneer teacher for her
chapter in November.
Our chapter had our first Bunco fundraiser on November 1st at Jeans. We had fun
learning the game, moving from table to table, and visiting. We all decided that this is
something we need to do at least once a year. We earned about $280 for our grants-inaid. Jean and Kathy served a soup luncheon afterward with a pumpkin bread pudding
for dessert. Perfect for that rainy day!
Reminder: Open Gate Book Bags December 3rd 2:00 p.m. at Jeans
.