Did you know the VP PTA sponsors our beautiful school garden?  The upkeep is a labor of love but certainly worth it when you see the excitement on the children's faces. 

 

 
The VP Garden is a wonderful school-wide project that all of the Veterans Park children enjoy! 
 
 
During the Fall season, 3rd-5th grade classes each have a series of 4 garden lessons. 

 

 
-Approximately every 2 weeks, the classes spend 45 minutes in the garden learning about composting, plant life cycles, pollinators, garden care, Native American history, garden mapping, the water cycle and more. 
 
-The students plant seeds (radishes, cover crops and cold-hearty greens) and harvest/eat (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, carrots, kale and more). 
 
The K-2 classes will also get some time in the garden during the fall for exploring and observation.
 
 
During the Spring, the schedule is reversed, with K-2 getting a series of 4 lessons and grades 3-5 making some quick visits to the garden.
 
 
Almost all students have the opportunity to try tomatoes, cucumbers & peppers.  
 
Grade-level activities are incorporated into the curriculum.  
 
3rd grade students write a story from the perspective of their favorite plant.
 
4th grade students learn about the Three Sisters Garden and ground fresh cornmeal.
 
5th grade students learn how to make a balanced compost.
 
 
Many of these items are harvested and used in our school cafeteria!
Ask your kids about the garden!

 

Check out the garden photos below