Funds to purchase four benches, each 6 feet wide, as a solid start to their classroom. These benches will be anchored into the ground in the front of the building, along St. Philip Street. As such, they need to be solid, safe, and attractive. At approx. $500 each, we need a total of $2000 to fully fund this project.
We need your help in meeting this funding goal. Between Patio Planters members, Plessy School parents, and caring neighbors, we are confident we can have this classroom in place by late September. Please consider giving whatever you can for this cause. Plessy garden
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Homer Plessy Protests
Homer Plessy Community School is one of several schools in our area that held walkouts Wednesday as part of National Walkout Day.
Students brought out balloons, gave speeches, read poetry, sang and chanted.
Kindergarten through 6th-grade students participated. The discussions regarding gun violence were coordinated with a school counselor, to make sure they’re appropriate for each class.
‘Children have the power’: Homer Plessy students stage walkout, singing and chanting for peace
French Quarter as classroom #enrollatPlessy
Why do Plessy School students take weekly walking field trips?
⚜️Because instead of reading about the Louisiana Purchase from a book, we can walk to the room (Cabildo) where it happened.
⚜️Because the science behind why yeast, flour, and water rise is easier to understand if you are eating beignets (Cafe du Monde).
⚜️Because learning to spell M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I is memorable if you are sitting in front of it (Mississippi River).
Little Red Schoolhouse Reading Buddies Needed
Plessy teachers in the lower grades need our help to instill a love of reading in students and to improve their literacy skills.
Classes: First and Second Grades
Days: M Tu W Th
Between 8-8:45 for reading with 1 or 2 children using the green bags to build a love of reading (volunteers for this time would need to go through a short training on their first day on how to use the bags)
Between 8:45-10:15 to support with the independent reading center during literacy block. Volunteers will support by being available for children to read to them and support them with building strong reading habits (i.e. point with finger, sounding out words, etc.)
PLEASE CONSIDER A REGULAR DAY AND TIME FOR A RECURRING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. The program works best if students develop a relationship with the person reading with them. That being said, of course, any help is appreciated!
–YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK TO PARTICIPATE, which can be done at 715 S. Broad Avenue–
For more information, contact Christina Kiel (christina.kiel@gmail.com).
Location: Plessy School, 721 St. Philip Street
To sign up: