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Ms. Bost from Homestead PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

We're Family: Celebrate BHM: Black Health and Wellness

Help me give my students the opportunity to understand that soul food is the passport to the past; it is much more about heritage than it is about hominy. (Sarah Ban Breathnach) A Family Reunion!

  • $700 goal

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Celebrating Black History Month

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

My students are children who remind me of the people that Alicia Keys sings about in her song, "Underdog." They are children who often believe that they'll "never make it," but I know they were "built to break the mold." They are children who have dreams that are worth chasing. They are children who have been exposed to at least one and sometimes more, adverse childhood experiences, but still have a sense of why family is important. They are children who deserve the opportunity to learn about African Americans who may have struggled but continue to rise up. Many are children who are growing up learning that family is the "foundation" of African American life and history. They are children who know that "Family is the anchor that holds them through life's storm." They know that "family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are." My students know that "A person's own family is, without doubt, the greatest wealth that they'll ever possess."

My students are children who will "Keep on keeping at what you love...You'll find that someday soon enough...You will rise up."

My Project

In February, the school community gathered together on the school's lower level, which was transformed into a museum where student-created artifacts were on display for all. The cafeteria was filled with wonderful smells of comfort soul food for tasting. The air was filled with sounds of music created by African Americans. The hallways were lined with famous African American Wax Figures who came to life and shared information. Our museum was a wonderful opportunity for students, teachers, administrators, parents and community to come together for a celebration. So, I am excited to start planning this year's activities and allowed my creative juices to start flowing. Black History Month 2022 Interactive Living Wax Museum" is based on the National Theme: Black Health and Wellness. Pablo Picasso was once quoted as saying, "Give me a museum and I’ll fill." The materials will help us to fill our museum by increasing our exhibits and making them aesthetically pleasing. The materials will enable us to broaden our Soul Food Tasting Exhibit by deferring the cost of some of the essentials. The materials will help us by giving us a little more wiggle room in our budget to further enhance our program. We'll have funding to support those beautiful little oops that arise when planning a big event. Ultimately, we'll be able to teach our students what wonderful things can happen when people come together to support each other.

Brad Pitt reminded me, "It's a lovely experience walking around a museum by yourself."

"Art isn't always about pretty things...it's about who we are, what happened to us and how our lives are affected." (Brown)

After all, “There is not one image of African Americans, but there is a range of images that we can all reflect upon.” (Deborah Willis)

Ms. Bost
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JYX Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones for Adults, Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Shoulder Strap, HD Sound PA System Support TWS, Radio, AUX In, REC, Bass&Treble for Party/Meeting • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Barbie Inspiring Women Maya Angelou Doll (12-inch) Wearing Dress, with Doll Stand & Certificate of Authenticity, Gift for Kids & Collectors • Amazon Business $59.42 1 $59.42
Command Poster Hanging Strips, Small, White, Indoor Use, 64-Strips, Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $8.78 4 $35.12
Ida B. Wells Barbie Inspiring Women Doll Wearing Blue Dress, with Newspaper Accessory, Gift for Collectors and Kids Ages 6 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Rosa Parks BARBIE Inspiring Women Doll • Amazon Business $34.48 1 $34.48
Barbie Inspiring Women Series Ella Fitzgerald Collectible Doll, Approx. 12-in, Wearing Purple Gown, with Microphone, Doll Stand and Certificate of Authenticity • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
300 Clear Plastic Forks | Heavy Duty Plastic Utensils | Disposable Forks | Fancy Plastic Cutlery | Clear Plastic Silverware Bulk | Nice Disposable Flatware • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Liacere 360 Pieces Clear Plastic Spoons - Heavyweight Disposable Spoons-6.7inch Heavy Duty clear Cutlery - Plastic Utensils - Perfect for Parties and Restaurants • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
14 Pack Premium Disposable Yellow Plastic Tablecloth - 54 x 108 in. Rectangle Plastic Tablecloths - Colors. Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Gold, Pink - Use for Indoor Or Outdoor. Great for Parties.… • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
14 Pack Premium Disposable Green Plastic Tablecloth - 54 x 108 in. Rectangle Plastic Tablecloths - Colors. Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Gold, Pink - Use for Indoor Or Outdoor. Great for Parties.… • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
14 Pack Premium Disposable Black Plastic Tablecloth - 54 x 108 in. Rectangle Plastic Tablecloths - Colors. Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Gold, Pink, Yellow - Use for Indoor Or Outdoor. for Parties. • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
14 Pack Premium Disposable Red Plastic Tablecloth - 54 x 108 in. Rectangle Plastic Tablecloths - Colors. Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Gold, Pink - Use for Indoor Or Outdoor. Great for Parties.… • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
African American Wall Art Decor - Historic Jazz Music, Black History Photo Set - Gift for Music Fan, Musician - Black Culture - Iconic Home Decoration Pictures • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Heavyweight Plastic Spoons, Black, Pack of 100, Disposable Utensils for Party Supply • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Creative Converting 75-Count Value Pack Paper Dinner Plates, Classic Red - • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Creative Converting 96 Count Celebrations Paper Dinner Plates, 9", Black Velvet - • Amazon Business $14.33 1 $14.33
Touch of Color Paper Lunch Napkins, Classic Red, 150-Count • Amazon Business $13.05 1 $13.05
Disposable Forks, Plastic Forks, Pack of 100, Black, Disposable Utensils for Party Supply • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
75-Count Value Pack Paper Dinner Plates, Schoolbus Yellow • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
Creative Converting 75-Count Value Pack Paper Dinner Plates, Emerald Green - • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Creative Converting Touch of Color 2-Ply 50 Count Paper Lunch Napkins, Emerald Green • Amazon Business $4.80 2 $9.60
Creative Converting Lunch Napkins, One Size, Black Velvet • Amazon Business $3.85 2 $7.70

Materials cost

$556.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$594.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.92

Total project goal

$699.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $699.47

4 Donors

-$357.97

Donations toward project cost

-$307.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$337.98

Match offers toward project cost

-$287.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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