As a part of our Family & Consumer Science curriculum, the 8th grade classes will be partnering with ConKerr Cancer for a community service project. The students will be sewing pillowcases to be donated to children in local hospitals with life altering illnesses and injuries. ConKerr Cancer and the “Case for Smiles” project was founded by Cindy Kerr when her son, Ryan, a former Valley Forge Middle School student, was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 at the age of twelve. The ConKerr Cancer project has grown significantly since that time, and although Ryan lost his battle with cancer in 2008, the mission he inspired continues to touch countless lives.

We are excited about the opportunity to support this organization and give our students a chance to share a smile through their pillowcase creations. Each student will be responsible for purchasing the necessary fabric for the project. I have provided a list of necessary items. You can learn more about this remarkable family, ConKerr Cancer and the “Case for Smiles” project at Thank you in advance for your participation!

In order to begin working on the pillowcases in a timely fashion, all materials need to be brought to Room 119s starting the week of February 16th! Please bring project supplies to class that week on your cycle day (day 1, day 2, etc.) or you may drop them off before homeroom any other day.

If there is a problem with purchasing the fabric, please let me know. You may call my voicemail extension 2332 or email and I will assist you any way I can. I look forward to working on this project with the 8th grade!

Pillowcase Supplies

Please Purchase:

  1. One yard patterned fabric
  2. One yard solid color fabric to coordinate with the patterned fabric

Guidelines for Purchasing Fabrics:

  • The patterned fabric and the solid fabric should coordinate/complement each other.
  • Please purchase cotton or a cotton blend fabric (approximately 44/45” wide)
  • No flannel or fleece (hospitals will not accept these fabrics)
  • Look for bright colorful fabrics – for example, flowers, animals, sports, stripes, polka dots, characters etc.
  • Pillow cases will be going to children ranging in age from toddlers to teens.

Places to Find Fabrics:

Jo Ann Fabrics

Gateway Shopping Center (next to 5 Below)

610-688-1370

Tip: Jo Ann Fabrics online always has coupons - show them from your phone or print out!

Steve’s Sewing Center

268 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia

(610) 768-9453

Pillowcase Fabric Due in Class by: ______

Parent/Student Acknowledgements

Please sign this page to acknowledge that you have read and understand the Pillowcase Project as well as the Supplies List. It is the responsibility of each student to bring in their own supplies. If you have a problem with getting the supplies, please contact me via email (preferred) or call (610) 240-1900 ext. 2332.

Thank you for your participation in this wonderful project!

Tricia Rubin

VFMS Family & Consumer Science

*** Please note…..This project is 100 points and the bulk of the students’ grades for Family & Consumer Science.***

Pillowcase Fabric Due in Class By: ______

Name of Student: ______

Cycle Day: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

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Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

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Student SignatureDate

ON THE BACK:

Please fill out the back of this sheet regarding allergy information as we will be doing 1 – 2

Cooking labs at the end of the semester, time permitting.