John S wrote:
Our advisory is making fleece blankets. We made them for the Bridge for Youth (http://www.bridgeforyouth.org/). They were made by getting two peices of fleece fabric and laying them on top of each other. Next we would make some measurements and cut 5 inch lines into the edges of the blanket. Then with those strips we would tie knots with them so that the two peices of blankets were tied together.
The outcomes of this project are an "awareness of homelessness as it relates to current economic stressors. A confidence that individuals can make a positive difference in the community. An increase in each student's sense of community. An increased desire to serve others."
Mrs. LaMoore says:
Some students have really taken this project to heart, working hard in the short amount of time we have to cut and tie the blankets. Others have been less connected. We talked about homelessness, particularly as it relates to other teenagers. We shared data on homelessness in the local area. I'm eager to read students' responses to this blog entry. I'm also looking forward to presenting the blankets to The Bridge for Youth.
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Brie and Nada-
ReplyDeleteBy doing something as easy as make a blanket, it will help people who really need it. And it will mean a lot to them.
yes it should be fun to show it to the other people
ReplyDeleteWe worked very hard on these blankets even if some of our partners didn't do anything, and that was disappointing. For the people that did work though, we learned a lot and got a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
ReplyDelete-Morgan
Making blankets was really fun, but it was also somewhat a very time conuming activity. We only had about 10 minutes every day in hawktime which means we had to get it out and put it away everyday after hawktime. most people eventually got them done so it was all worth it and i know were all going to feel good about giving blankets to teh people that need them most. Baylee
ReplyDeleteWe are helping less fortunate people stay warm in the winter. We may just may be saving someones life.
ReplyDelete-Annie,Trevor, Nada
In hawktime we made fleece tie blankets. It was fun and i really enjoyed it. I was on the ball and made two blankets and finished before everybody. It is a fun, caring way to help our community.
ReplyDelete-Sydney
madeleine
ReplyDeletemakeing blankets was a great experience and i have learned alot.
it was fun to make blankets, we worked with people we would not really work with. we were able to work and get a lot done in that amount of time we had.
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