We have quite a range of gardening experience among the students. Some kid experts were able to give me a few new tips, but others were amazed to see food literally pulled form the earth. You would think they had never seen a carrot before! I enjoyed seeing the excitement and wonder in their eyes.Several have asked if we can use seed donations. I would be happy to receive any vegetable seeds that families can share. Although most plants won't be ready to harvest until the last week or two of school, we have enough time for each student to sow their own seeds and watch them germinate. When the baby plants are strong, they will go home with everyone. In addition, sunflower seeds should have gone home with anyone who walked or biked to school today.
In related news, March was National Nutrition Month, and students have been asked to keep a log of the fruits and veggies they each this week. We will discuss it briefly each day, so please help ensure that the logs stay with everyone in backpacks. Students will need to turn in their logs on Monday, April 11.Lastly, FCE is holding the first annual Health Fair tonight (April 5) from 5-7. I will have a sign up from 5:30-6:30, and students who attend and write their name on my log will receive a Koala Pass good for bonus credit or a free homework. It will take place in the cafeteria, gym, and east parking lot. One of the booth stations will include a bike safety check and obstacle course, so bring your bikes! Hope to see everyone there.
