Throughout the month of February, students at the Methodist
Children’s Home charter school celebrated Black History Month and participated
in their first schoolwide fundraiser for cancer research.
Students were educated about famous African-American leaders,
including civil rights activists, musicians, political figures, and authors,
during homeroom announcements and circle discussions. During lunch periods,
staff played music from famous musicians.
Some classrooms also focused lessons in honor of Black
History Month. Ms. Alex Warnken’s ART I, II, and III students worked on a group
project to create a mural of Martin Luther King, Jr., that was displayed in the
cafeteria. English classes discussed African-American authors.
During the month, students also worked together as a school
to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its Pennies for
Patients program. The fundraising began during the first week of February,
correlating to cancer awareness week.
“We felt it was a good cause to get involved in for our
first school fundraiser,” said Michelle Arocha, principal of the school. “The
kids did great!”
As a whole, the charter school collected $500 during the first
three weeks of February. Each homeroom was challenged to collect and donate
their change during homeroom with the winning class receiving a catered lunch
from The Olive Garden. Ms. Warnken’s homeroom won by collecting $261.11. The
middle school classes competed separately with Ms. Morghan Jones’ class winning
a pizza party from Arocha.
Homeroom meets during fifth period to hear announcements,
reminders and have group circle discussions about the week’s theme. Arocha said
this semester, they have had challenges for homeroom classes in an effort to
build a teamwork philosophy. Next month, students will have an attendance
challenge.
“I think it builds cohesiveness and it gives kids something
to look forward to in the middle of the day,” she said.
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