Stories of Hope: 3rd-grade band member loves performing her trumpet
My name is Kennedi Ryan and I am a third-grade student at Westside Elementary School. I am 8 years old and a member of Food Brings Hope’s KidsZone. In KidsZone, we focus on math and reading. But, on Fridays, we get to color, watch movies and do arts and crafts. I often give my work to my teacher, and she loves them.
At school, I love learning math and reading, but math is my favorite subject because I find it is easier. I get a chance to show kindness at school by helping my friends when they need help, especially in math and I help my teacher by listening. When we do a good job, we get tickets. Today, I received three tickets because I helped clean up.
Also, I am a member of the band and I find it very interesting. I love performing because it teaches me a lot. I have been playing the trumpet for two years.
My favorite character is Red Panda and I enjoy watching the movie "Encanto." For reading, my favorite books are "Dork Diaries" and the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." They are interesting and they teach me fun facts.
When I get older, I would like to work with my mother by helping customers.
For the holidays, we decorate and spend time together. I enjoy seeing my family that I usually do not get to see. I would like to get a bean bag and desk to do my homework. I would like to spend Christmas break in Atlanta with more of my family. I would also like to decorate my room with blue and pink LED lights and to have wall posters of Sonic and Paw Patrol.
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About this series: FBH Community’s mission is to foster community organizations that proactively work to eradicate the causes of generational poverty. FBH Community hosts programs such as Food Brings Hope’s KidsZone, TeenZone, FBHonors, Change the Code and Lemerand Center of Excellence at Daytona State College. Another FBHC program is VCan with the mission of eradicating hunger and homelessness among children and youth in Volusia County. FBHC Homes Bring Hope’s mission is to lead the facilitation of homeownership opportunities for hard-working families. And, FBHC Prosperity Initiative assists hard-working families in overcoming barriers to achieve food and housing stability, as well as educational and career advancement. FBH Community’s overhead is fully funded by the Hosseini Family Foundation, allowing 100% of donations to directly benefit the programs and families. Throughout the holidays, The News-Journal is highlighting the organization by publishing the stories of some of its young participants and families. To donate to the organization, or to brighten the holidays by donating a gift to a child, visit FBHCommunity.org, email info@FBHCommunity.org or call 386-317-5767.
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