This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
Our school is a safe haven, a place where kids can work toward a common goal. Our students need somewhere safe to be, a place off of the tough, local streets. Kids learn commitment, teamwork, and pride, as well as academic skills.
I am the 7-12 chorus teacher, as well as the assistant marching band director and the K-12 gifted teacher.
Our students are vibrant and love to be the center of attention. All of the students in our school receive free breakfast and lunch, and there are after-school activities that serve extra meals so kids don't go hungry.
However, our budget is non-existent. Our building is old and hasn't been updated much since it was originally built in the early 1900s. Sounds like a great place for modern learners, right?
My Project
The students who are going to be Seniors in the Marching Band this season have been there since we took it over. They have been leaders in the program, and have been helpful and instrumental (see what I did there?) in the success of the revamping of the Marching Band. We would like to recognize them during Senior Night with a Hoodie or a high quality mug that they can use while they're at college, to remember the memories they made with us.
I will help students use the Cricut to customize these hoodies and mugs for Senior gifts.
My kids love to create things, and these will be useful and great gifts for our Seniors.
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