The birthday cake that Kay brought in today reminded me of an idea that I had for my future classes, and I wanted to share it with all of you.  I volunteer at an organization in Buckhead  called BCM (Buckhead Christian Ministry) and it serves the working poor of Atlanta.  A few volunteers started a program that makes or buys birthday cakes for children whose parents participate in one of BCM’s housing and employment programs.  Often times the families do not have the money to spend on a birthday cake for the child, so the one they receive from BCM is usually their only birthday cake.  Since this group started this program, many of the children have written letters saying how much it meant to them to have their cake.

After seeing how many children were touched by this program, I decided that in my class, I wanted to make sure that each of my students has their own birthday cake during the school year.  I know that many of the students that will be in my class will come from similar backgrounds as the children that have received birthday cakes from BCM, and that their families may not be able to provide them with a birthday cake.  I also know how much it means to kids to have their birthdays celebrated.  I thought that this would be a good way to make each of my students feel special, and guarantee that they will be remembered on their birthday.