Buy Nothing

PH Community School is committed to sustainability and the belief that there is abundance in Pendleton Heights and the greater Kansas City area, so before purchasing anything new, we first turn to our community. Buy Nothing is a practice that encourages giving and sharing of goods and services, fostering a local gift economy and reducing consumption. Check out our upcoming learning experiences to see our needs and ways to give.

Science

Unit 1: Light & Matter

The following materials will help us explain how light is reflected and transferred.

  • Banker box (6)

  • 9V battery (6)

  • AA battery (6)

  • Flashlight (6)

  • Light meter (3)

  • Magnifying glass (3)

  • Colored markers (3 packs)

  • Permanent black markers (1 pack)

  • Small mirror

  • 8x8 or 8x10 Mirror (4)

  • 8x10 Picture frame with 5x7 mat (6)

Art

Unit 1: Photography

The following materials will help us connect our scientific knowledge of light to the arts by creating pinhole cameras and learning basic photography skills.

  • Oatmeal Boxes (9)

  • Black paint

  • Black paper

  • Photographic Paper

  • Old Digital Cameras (9)

Community Zine

Zines are self-published DIY publications, typically made using a copy machine. Each month, our students create and publish a community zine featuring news stories, creative writing, reflections from our daily lessons, photography, and much more! This zine is distribute at local shops in Pendleton Heights and downtown. The following materials will help us in the creative process:

  • 8.5 x 11 copy paper (any color)

  • Old magazines

  • Black and blue pens

  • Coloring supplies

  • Booklet stapler

Have something to donate?

Share your contact information and what items you would like to donate. We’ll then arrange a time for pick-up or drop-off.