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Best Chef Competition and Healthy Recipes Collection

We need appliances to complement the items in our Teen Wellness Center. Our goal is to have a Best Chef program where students must develop healthy recipes for peers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Thomas's classroom raised $764

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About My Students

This project is led and organized by young chefs wanting to develop new recipes using ingredients from our gardens and local produce. The Wellness Center will allow these creative young adults to prepare delicious, healthy items which can be presented at food tastings around the school.

They were tired of seeing everyone bring in processed foods, junk food and making unhealthy food choices. They want their recipes to represent their ideas for helping community members eat with fresh, healthy ingredients. Many students here have little access to these fresh items, so it is imperative that our students change the mindset of the community. We want neighbors and family members to visit and see cooking demonstrations of the students to spread the news about our wellness effort. It is our hope to partner with local chefs to allow students to visit local restaurants for inspiration about new and exciting methods to make healthy food taste delicious.

First and foremost, this project will allow students to use their creativity to develop their own healthy eating recipes. Many of the students want to be chefs, dietitians, nurses and nutritionists. These are the careers they want to pursue in the future. Academic skills can become proficient through participation in this project. Math skills are frequently utilized while preparing food in recipes. Measurements, temperatures and making multiple amounts must be analyzed while cooking. Reading will be accomplished through the review of recipes, cooking methods and study of new ingredients on our Kindle Fires. In addition, writing will be the focus as students prepare a cookbook filled with newly developed recipes and personal experiences. Common Core elements will be constantly emphasized as part of the Best Chef program.

In Their Own Words

We are trying to make a difference here at our school by promoting healthy recipes and cooking styles. Many of our friends are fat, and we do not like seeing them feel bad about themselves. We formed the Wellness Warriors to help our friends feel better about themselves. We always get junk food at corner stores which is bad for us. This has to change or we all will be overweight and feel bad. We want to help our friends and families to feel better.

Our teacher, Mr. Thomas, makes us feel like a million dollars. He believes we can do many things while he guides us gently along the way. We have to learn things on our own or we won't be prepared for college. We won't have Mr.Thomas there, so we have to be independent. Being a school leader will help us become better citizens and become mature. We can help in our community too.

We have to find ways to help out our friends and family members. Our school does not have many programs to accomplish this goal, so we have to do projects on our own. Mr. Thomas, our teacher coach, has helped us learn how to be independent without treating us like babies. He treats us like adults, and his expectations are high. He believes in us, and we believe in our goal to help others lead healthy lives. We want to extend this out to our community which has many needs.

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Philadelphia, PA
Grades 9-12
Science
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Thomas Bartram High School Grades 9-12

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

200 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Cuisinart DLC-8S Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor, White • Amazon Business $119.25 3 $357.75

Nostalgia Electrics BSET300RETRORED Retro Series 3-in-1 Breakfast Station • Amazon Business $69.99 3 $209.97

Canopy 3-Year Kitchen Appliance Protection Plan ($100-$125) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97

Canopy 3-Year Kitchen Appliance Protection Plan ($50-$75) • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97

Materials cost			$609.66
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.14
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$648.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$114.49
Total project goal			$763.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$763.29
12 Donors			-$377.02
Donations toward project cost			-$324.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$52.62
match offer			-$381.65
Match offer toward project cost			-$324.40
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$57.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.63
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Best Chef Competition and Healthy Recipes Collection

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About My Students

In Their Own Words

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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