![]() Icelandic and Shetland wool don't have to be coarse! ![]() Our goal is to produce lustrous and lofty finished fiber goods of the highest quality. Heritage breed wool from our flock is processed as local to the farm as possible, supporting small scale regional fiber production while maintaining the integrity of our single source small batch pasture raised fiber, individual to the characteristics of each sheep's fleece throughout its life. We are proponents of local, short, and transparent supply chains for the production of our farm's goods. The Flock Shop profits pay for food, t-shirts, and other things that DECA may need in districts, competitions and in general.Every item listed in our farm store is raised on our farm in Bellingham, WA with the exception of our hand salve. “I tried other classes that were focused on other career areas, and this one just came the most natural to me,” Blanton said. Some students regularly shop at the Flock Shop, while others still experience it for the first time after just hearing about it. “I become friends with people who come into the Flock Shop and get used to seeing them,” Coffer said. They learn customer service skills – how to be nice and help their customers and coworkers even when there is a difficult situation. The Flock Shop workers handle and count the money, make sure they have everything in stock and write notes of what they need. “And going through the experience with them as my coworkers is really cool.” “I have met good friends through Marketing,” Coffer said. Through working at the Flock Shop, some have realized it is what they want to do in the future. The Flock Shop student workers said they wished they had gotten into it sooner. “I enjoy the experience I get from it and treat it professionally.” “I talk to the kids but put the job first,” sophomore Burke Coffer said. They sell snacks, pens, pencils, notecards, highlighters, other school supplies and drinks with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2 – cash only. “I enjoy working in the Flock shop and find it a fun and easy way to get a good grade,” said senior Kayla Blanton. Working in the Flock Shop at least once a month is a requirement in the Marketing class and it is part of their grade. “I enjoy working with them and watching them get more comfortable,” said Rule. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the Flock Shop is open during Falcon Time with different students working. “The kids sign up for the days that they want to work at the Flock Shop which helps them use time management and dedication to get there on time and get everything they need to do done,” said Rule. Marketing students working the store gain experience in business which can help them decide if they like working in the field. “It’s my favorite class to teach because I get to see the growth of my students and watch them become more comfortable working in a business together,” said Rule. ![]() Rule teaches the Marketing class and supervises the Flock Shop, helping the group learn the skills needed to run a small business in a safe environment. “I am excited for the Flock Shop to be back open and see students come and get use from it,” said business teacher and DECA sponsor Kelly Rule. ![]() Students can visit starting at the travel bell up until the last five minutes of Falcon Time.Flock shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday during Falcon Time.Only 15 students are allowed at a time in the store. Students are not allowed to stay in the Flock Shop for the duration of Falcon Time.When they leave, they will be checked out. Once they arrive, they will be checked in.Students must have an e-hall pass to the Flock Shop.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |