Working in a charter school, one of our pillars is to be "stewards in the community". Being a steward in the community to us, means being a role model, upholding community values and being an asset to the community.
Tomorrow, each teacher at my school is going to present to the student population one activity they will be doing this term that helps our students be "stewards in the community". Some will include yearbook where your job is to create a living memory of the school year and the people who helped you get there. My activity is a little personal to me.
Over the years, I have seen a severe lack of books that many HeadStart classrooms and Children and Family shelters have. This has led to decide to have my activity be the following:
Students will write, illustrate and publish childrens novels which we will then donate to both HeadStart Programs and Children and Family Shelters across Douglas County.
I am currently looking for a company that will publish these books and create hardbound copies of them for free. If you know of any, please let me know so that I can get in contact with them.
I hope that my kids are able to produce works like these that will influence kids forever.
Have a good night all!
School projects that are done to meet a need in the community provide multiple blessings. Those who receive are enriched and encouraged, and those who give are empowered and encouraged. These sorts of bridges between schools and their communities bring hope and help and understanding and empathy and pride. I surely hope you find someone to publish your books. Great idea.
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