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Green Garden Themes continued
Rain Barrels / Cisterns
The District requires rain barrels to be cleaned out with soapy
water at the beginning of each school year.
• Do you have rain barrels / cisterns on your campus?
• What are they watering?

Planting Trees

If you will be planting trees on your school campus, you must
obtain guidance relating to tree type and tree location. Approval
is required by the Garden Collaboration Team.
• Will you be holding special events on your campus for any of
the days below?
• Arbor Day
• Earth Day
• Great American Cleanup
• International Coastal Cleanup
• Special Dedication

Curriculum (SharePoint - Tab 7)
Growing Strong: Every Grade Grows Plants
School gardens support instructional efforts targeting some of
our most challenging science standards related to plant growth,
reproduction, and functions. School gardens also enhance the
learning environment by providing a real world experience, which
allows for the meaningful application of student knowledge and
understanding of various standards across subject areas.

The Elementary Science Department has launched a K-5 initiative
that incorporates science standards related to plant growth,
reproduction, and functions to raise performance standards.
The goal of this initiative is to increase the proficiency of these
standards by 30% over the next three years.

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