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
I teach in a Title I school. Many of our students live in single parent homes. The number of English Language Learners increase each year. Most of our students get breakfast at school and a sizable number are part of the Backpack Program where students take home a bag of food over the weekend. The surrounding neighborhoods have what the students call "candy stores." These are not official stores, but someone's resident where you can purchase snacks. There are no signs, but the children know where they are. The students utilize these stores, especially on the weekend.
I understand my students, because I attended school with kids just like mine.
My Project
This year we chose the theme "The Harlem Renaissance" for our annual African American History Program. Custumes such as, Swing Dresses, Flapper Dresses, and News Boy Caps will help students get into character as they perform skits and routines from the Harlem Renaissance period.
Students explore the rich history of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City as an African American cultural mecca.
Students also learn about the social and artistic explosion that resulted and enabled African Americans to contribute with pride, to literature, music, stage performance, and art. Notable figures of the time will be showcased as students visit the time.
French Toast Boys' Big Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee, Black, L (10/12)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
4
$31.96
HDE Kid's Short Brim Trilby Fedora Hat (Black)
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$12.99
2
$25.98
flatwhite Girl 's Fashion Flapper Satin Dress Costume for Children (7-9 Y, Gold)
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$21.50
1
$21.50
Eseres Princess Tiara Full Round Wedding Crown for Brides Women Birthday Crown …
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$19.98
1
$19.98
Children Boys and Adults Suspenders - Extra Sturdy Polished Metal Clips(Amy green 27 inches (3 Years-9 Years)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Caomp Girls Casual Sleeveless Swing Dress, Organic Cotton, Spandex, Scoop Neck, Tagless Black 9/10
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Forum Novelties 20's Flapper Child Costume, Large
• Amazon Business
$14.20
1
$14.20
Rhode Island Novelty Kids Plastic Trumpets (1 Dz)
• Amazon Business
$11.70
1
$11.70
Children Boys and Adults Suspenders - Extra Sturdy Polished Silver Metal Clips, Genuine Leather Crosspatch Perfect for Tuxedo, Red 27 inches (3 Years-9 Years)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$473.20
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$41.40
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$551.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$97.36
Total project goal
$649.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$649.06
6 Donors
-$638.24
Donations toward project cost
-$550.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$88.24
match offer
-$2.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$1.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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