Bashaw Elementary hosts Black History Month celebration

Fifth grader Cayden Hunter and her mother, Tara Davis, write notes of kindness to add to a chain of kindness. "Some people think who they are isn't good enough and they have to change, so I wrote to be who you are, you're amazing," Hunter says.

Third grader Latrell Watson chooses to learn about LeBron James because "he's one of the best players." Watson learned about James' career and what he does to help children.

Students have their projects on prominent Black Americans on display in the media center.

Stephanie Tretolo, a fourth grade teacher at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, watches her son Anthony Tretolo, who is in pre-K at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, play basketball.

Stephanie Tretolo, a fourth grade teacher, tries her best in a basketball challenge.

Third grader Jayla Fields shows off her project on Serena Williams. "It was fun learning she was the face of women's tennis," Fields says.

Students have their work on prominent Black Americans displayed in the hallways as a walking museum. Students wrote about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson, George Washington Carver and others.

Mila Jorgensen, a first grader, shares her assignment on Rosa Parks.

Jovon Carter, a teacher aide at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, talks about his family history in Manatee County. "It's very important to tell the kids the importance of going to school and knowing where you come from," Carter says.

James Dougherty, the principal at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, dances with students to the "Cha Cha Slide."

Third grader Liam Gil dances to the "Cha Cha Slide" with Assistant Principal Maria Gil and Samira Miller, who is in pre-K.