It’s Your World
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -Margaret
Mead
Chelsea Clinton wrote a book called “It’s Your World: Get
Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!”
This book focuses on how you, as teachers and students,
can make positive changes in your community.
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In the spirit of this book, teachers
were encouraged through a
contest with Barnes & Noble to
submit project ideas to improve
their community.
We submitted a proposal to adopt a section
of the desert to clean up. These pictures are
of our adopted land off of Montana.
We would then wash, sort, and count all the
items we collect and create artwork out of
it.
Volunteers from local non-profits would
be invited to assist with the cleanup
and creation of the artwork.
Local artists and environmental services
indivduals would give students workshops
along the way to further their education.
After all artwork has been created, it will be
a part of a traveling art exhibit that will be
hosted by El Paso, Las Cruces & Juarez to
better inform our region about recycling.
All artwork will be for sale. Any proceeds
will go back to the local non-profits.
Great news- we submitted this project
to Barnes & Noble and WON!!!
What does this mean?
• Chelsea Clinton will be coming to our school next week
to do a kickoff event to raise awareness about our
project.
• We will begin this project first thing next year.
What can you do?
1. Attend a meeting after school this
Thursday if you’re interested in helping
with this project- D203 Ms. Printz’s room.
2. Let Ms. Printz, the art teacher in
D203, know if you know anyone that
would like to sponsor this project
Here is a list of items that we need to
make this project successful.
1. Volunteers
2. Monetary Donations
3. Art Supplies
4. Building Materials
5. Water & Food For Volunteers
6. Safety Items-Gloves, Masks, First Aid Kits
7. Framing of Completed Art
8. Sculpture Pedestals
9. Printing for Invites, Labels & Brochures
10.Sunscreen
11.Storage Facility for Trash
12.Catering for Art Receptions
13.Funds for Workshop Presenters
14.Banners
It’s Your World
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -Margaret
Mead