NC Teach Leadership Project: International Craft Show, East Garner Middle School Siobhan Brown Roal Carlson Rachel Chandler Ronnie Melvin Priyanka Shah March 17, 2012

East Garner Magnet Middle School

Results of 2010 Teacher Survey of Working Conditions School Improvement Plan Extend relationships with the business community and parents. National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs Standard VI: Collaborating with Community—Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families and student learning East Garner Magnet Middle School

This project is a proposal to incorporate a student-managed international craft show and sale into the schools existing “Cultural Explosion” multicultural festival held each April. The proceeds of which would go to support a Garner-based non-profit “4 the World” which provides educational and medical assistance to underdeveloped communities. This project will: Strengthen ties between the school and the community Support a local non-profit Provide learning and leadership opportunities for EGMMS students Tie into East Garner Middle School’s International Baccalaureate program Project: International Craft Sale

International Craft Show Timeline Kick-off meeting in October – Overview of project to students – Describe jobs in marketing, finance, manufacturing and venue planning. – Ask students to think about jobs they would like to be involved in. Can be more than one job per student. Planning Period: October-December Preparation Period: January-April Execution: April 1-13

Volunteers 20 – 50 student volunteers adult volunteers Finance: 2-4 students, 1 adult Marketing: 2-4 students, 1 adult Manufacturing: students, 2 adults Day of Sale – 10 students, adults from each group

The Finance Plan Timeline: October- January PTSA (Parents- Teacher-Students Association) for start up cost of $200 Local Businesses for Sponsorship Donation Timeline: January- April Budget: Marketing Manufacturing the Crafts Printing T-shirts and all other miscellaneous expenses

Sponsorship For The Event “Be a proud sponsor. Help promote your business, develop new business contacts, and build long lasting relationships with the community.”  Sponsorship Level: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Logo on all printed materials/t-shirts Sponsor’s name on the lift tags of manufactured crafts Company banner posted at the event Table top display space at Info booth Logo on the EGMMS website up to one month post event Announcements at the event

Donation “You really CAN make a difference.” Local organizations such as churches, Red Cross for donations Local stores including Michael’s, Staples, Office Max for materials/stationary/cash. Parents and community-at-large

The Marketing Plan Target Audiences: Parents, Students, Teachers, Community Leaders and Community-at-large Strategies: To build visibility about the mission and services provided by “4theworld” charity and EGMMS service-learning activities Message Delivery Vehicles: Garner News, WKNC 88.1 FM, WUNC 91.5FM, EGMMS website, and Press Kit

The Marketing Plan Timeline (October – January) 1.Meet with local businesses and community organizations /Presentation of “Press Kit” 2.Solicit donations and/or sponsorships from local businesses, e.g. Michael’s, Office Max and Jerry’s Artarama Timeline (January – April) 1.Tee-shirts, banners, and pamphlets printed 2.Free public service announcements placed with the local newspaper and radio stations

First Meeting in October – Review various ideas for international crafts – Ask students to choose a country to research crafts and bring ideas to the next meeting Manufacturing Celtic Cards Wall Art Dream Catcher Kimono Pillow African Jewelry

Manufacturing Meet 2 or 3 times before end of year – Evaluate students ideas for crafts Do they fit in with the International theme? Will the idea sell? Is it practical to make? What is the cost to make per unit? How long to make one unit? – Finalize what crafts are being made, how many of each unit and the budget required for materials. Every week from January until festival – Art rooms should be available for the students to work. Will need a storage area for all materials and crafts. – Students make a prototype of the craft. From here, students will determine the materials needed and the time to make the crafts and develop a plan to be complete by end of March. – All materials will be purchased from the project budget – Students will meet in one place to work on their crafts, with the assistance of parents and art teachers, at least two adults each time.

The Big Day: Depending on quantity of crafts, arrange for 3-5 tables, (inside, not outside) Additional table for cashier, with change, and receipt book Decorated, with banners and other materials Two students per craft table One adult volunteer from each of the areas Crafts moved from storage area to festival area Money provided for making change Provide food for volunteers Volunteers with marketing logo t shirt Information on 4theworld available.