Potatoes and Plans

Last week, I finally planted potatoes among other seeds. The process was orderly and efficient- I took 5 4th graders at a time to plant a row of potatoes until I finished with Mrs. West's class and Mrs. Nethery's. Everyone got to be involved and plant at least 1 potatoe. Then Monday, I took Mrs. Lummus's class, 5 at a time, to plant other seeds. The potatoes, I have read, grow rather quickly, so I am hoping to see them pop out of the ground within the next few weeks.

I think they all had a good time planting. Coming up is the Healthy Snack week. It's going to be during what used to be Adventure week. On the first day, I'll have samples for the kids to try so they know what they like and then for the rest of the week, they can purchase a snack. I also hope for Mrs. Gibson, an organic farmer to come and speak to the kids. I will also be handing out posters to the classrooms for the students to decorate, the theme being a healthy lifestyle. The winners will get a healthy, delicious, home-made snack! The next few weeks will be busy for me, so I hope all goes well!