2012 – 2013 Workshop Schedule
September – Introduction to Garden & Planting Fall Beds.
In September and March we plant our fall & spring garden-beds. These workshops start with a read-aloud about seeds and growing. Mentors give students seeds to examine and images of lettuce, spinach, and radish plants. Mentors explain the tools we use. Mentors explain the each seed is essentially a baby plant, waiting for water, sunshine, air, and healthy soil, to help grow into a plant. Students use tools to properly measure and carefully place seeds at the right depth and spacing. Students create signs to mark the plants they have planted. Students take turns watering their seeds. Mentors discuss the number of days before the plant can be harvested. This is recorded in their garden journals.
Tuesday, September 4
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, September 6
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
Friday, September 7
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, September 11
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th & 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Monday, September 17
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, September 18
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
October –Sweet Potato Harvest
This workshop begins with a read-aloud about harvest. Students are asked to define the word “harvest.” Mentors and students discuss how the sweet potatoes were originally planted in the spring and have grown all summer. Mentors discuss how George Washington Carver describe convinced the cotton farmers in the south, to grow sweet potatoes as a way to replenish the soil, depleted from the cotton. Mentors and students discuss the nutrition and valuable vitamins contained in sweet potatoes. Mentors advise in the best methods for harvest of sweet potatoes from our garden beds. Students are given instruction on how to best use our tools Students harvest sweet potatoes by digging them up from the beds. Each class will be responsible for digging up one 4′ X 12′ foot bed. Potatoes will be stored, and prepared for November’s workshops.
Thursday, October 4
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Tuesday, October 9
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th & 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Friday, October 12 (Planting Bulbs)
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, October 16
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, October 18
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
Friday, October 19
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, October 23
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
Tuesday, October 23
Frank Rushton Elementary School
Math & Science Night – 6:00 – 7:30
November – Sweet Potato Workshop
A read-aloud of a biography about George Washington Carver introduces this workshop. Students are asked to consider his life and achievements in science, farming, art and culture. Students prepare and cook their own homegrown sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes fries are prepared in hot peanut oil, in the classroom. Students compare the differences between their “home made,” “home grown” fries, and McDonald’s. Students use their senses to compare differences in how the fries: look, feel, taste, sound, and smell. Mentors record all comparisons. Mentors then expand comparison to include the differences in how our sweet potatoes were grown, and how farmers grow the potato McDonald’s buys, to ensure uniformity. The books: “Botany of Desire” and “Fast Food Nation” are referenced.
Tuesday, November 6
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, November 8
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Friday, November 9
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, November 13
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th & 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Thursday, November 15
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
Friday, November 16
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, November 20
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
December- Worms & Worm Bin Workshop
A read-aloud of a book about worms helps students begin to understand why worms are so beneficial for the garden. Students learn that worms decompose waste and recycle it into valuable fertilizer. Students examine how we humans, could be as good at recycling, as worms. Students break into small groups to consider the different destinations for “garbage.” Items are identified as those that can be sent to: the recycling center, garden compost bins, worm bins, and trash pick up. Mentors help students identify the different parts of worms with worm worksheets. Students are asked to keep all materials in their garden journals. Mentors then help students to observe and examine living specimens from our worm bins. The red wiggler, a segmented worm, from the annelid family, thrives in the captivity of worm bins. Students discover the ideal environments for worms: cooler temperatures, darkness, moistness, and availability of food. Students learn about “worm farming” as mentors help them create their own worm bins for their classrooms. These bins will create valuable organic material called “castings” that we’ll add to our Teaching Gardens. Mentors engage students in a discussion of the value of a 3-pound bag of worm castings, created by worms, in our worm bin, made from table scraps. While all of this activity is taking place, students also create their own edible “worm bin dessert” from a recipe, served to all participants.
Tuesday, December 4
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, December 6
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Friday, December 7
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, December 11
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th + 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Friday, December 14
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, December 18
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
Thursday, November 15
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
January - The Parts of a Seed & The Parts of a Plant
What is a seed? Where do we find seeds? Is it true that much of the food we eat comes from a seed? The workshop begins with a read-aloud. Mentors explain that peanuts are seeds. Using the peanut, students identify the parts of a seed: the embryo, the cotyledon, the seed coat. Mentors discuss how these parts help the plant grow. Using a grinder, and peanut oil, students make peanut butter. Mentors review George Washington Carver’s concepts of rotation of plantings.
Mentors help students identify the parts of a plant: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit and Seed. Using examples from the market: Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Broccoli, Tomato and Soy Beans, we remind students about the plant parts that we eat. Mentors discuss the “fruit” of the plant. Students are asked to define the terms: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit and Seed and connect them directly to items at the market. Students create edible “Plant Part Art” using crackers and fresh peanut butter with specially prepared pieces of all the plant parts. Students consider themselves as not only a scientist, and a gardener, but also as a “Culinary Artist.”
Tuesday, January 8
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th + 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Friday, January 11
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, January 15
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, January 17
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Friday, January 18
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, January 22
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
Thursday, January 24
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
February – Just How Do Plants Grow?
This workshop expands on the information of “The Parts of The Seed” and “The Parts of The Plant” workshops. A read-aloud of a garden book is expanded for students to perform the book as a short play. Students are reminded about the basic things plants need to grow: Sunlight, Water, Air and Soil (rich in nutrients). Mentors and students discuss specifically the individual parts of the plant and why many plants have: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seed. Mentors use visual images and terms at the front of class with special handouts and worksheets identifying the main parts of the plant, the parts of a flower, and the definition of photosynthesis. What does a flower do for a plant? Why are bees, birds, butterflies, and the wind important to plants? Students compare themselves to flowers. Students examine how plants produce fruit? Students and mentors begin several scientific experiments that continue into the following day, that demonstrate how plants take water and food into their roots, up through their stem to the flower. This is one of our more advanced workshops that aims to reinforce 6th grade science benchmarks in the schools, while connecting these benchmarks directly to their garden and their food.
Tuesday, February 5
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Friday, February 8
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, February 12
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th + 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Thursday, February 14
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Friday, February 15
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, February 19
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
Thursday, February 28
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
March – The Salsa! Workshop
(At Argentine, Northwest, ME and Pearson)
This workshop begins with a read-aloud of a bilingual book about Salsa. Mentors get out the globe to tell the story of how people, from Africa, Spain and the native peoples of the Caribbean, blended and created the dance and music we call “Salsa.” This discussion is expanded to tell the story of the tomato, cultivated by the Aztecs, brought to Europe by the Spanish. The Aztecs and their descendants, the Mexican people, have carried their family recipes for Salsa, (the sauce) through many generations. Students are asked to consider how our cultural perception of the tomato has changed since the 17th century. Mentors explain how most scientific studies indicate that the tomato is one of nature’s healthiest foods. Students learn the basic ingredients of salsa. Mentors explain how students can grow their own Salsa Garden! As a group, mentors and students learn how to make Salsa together, by preparing fresh Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Garlic, Cilantro, Lime, Jalapeno and salt and pepper. Students follow a recipe and prepare and measure ingredients. Before students enjoy their snack, served with corn tortilla chips, they must first learn a special salsa dance. Each dance step represents various ingredients of the salsa recipe.
March - Planting Spring Gardens
(At Rosedale, Frank Rushton, Quindaro, and Banneker)
Students look at seeds and pictures of the plants they will plant. Student use measurements to carefully place seeds at the right depth and spacing between seeds. Students create signs to mark the plants they have planted. Students discuss the process of growth for their plants and number of days before the plant is mature. Students plant radish, lettuce and spinach.
Friday, March 1(Planting Spring Garden)
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, March 5 (Planting Spring Garden)
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, March 7 (Salsa)
Argentine Middle School (Meet in Mr. Guidry’s classroom)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Friday, March 8 (Planting Spring Garden)
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Tuesday, March 12 (Planting Spring Garden)
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th + 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Thursday, March 14 (Salsa)
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
9:54 – 11:50 (Break)
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
Tuesday, March 26 (Salsa)
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
April – Garden Building
(At Argentine, Northwest, and ME Pearson)
In the spring of 2013 Students and Mentors will rebuild our raised bed, organic gardens (at selected sites). Students will be putting down landscape fabric, moving soil, sawing lumber, building garden bed frames, to prepare for our Summer Garden planting of Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash, Herbs, and other plants. We will use at least two school days for this build.
Tuesday & Thursday, April 2 & 4 (Garden Build)
Argentine Middle School (Meet at garden site)
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
April – The Salsa! Workshop
(At Rosedale, Frank Rushton, Quindaro, and Banneker)
Monday, April 8(Salsa)
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday, April 9 (Salsa)
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th + 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Thursday, April 11 (Salsa)
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Friday, April 12 (Salsa)
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
April – Garden Building
Tuesday & Thursday, April 16 & 17 (Garden Build)
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
Tuesday & Thursday, April 23 & 25 (Garden Build)
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
May – Planting Summer Gardens
Students also plant summer gardens of sweet potatoes, peppers, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, and flowers.
Thursday, May 7 (Meet in Garden)
Rosedale Middle School - Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 210 Students)
8:23 – 9:04
9:07 – 9:48
9:51 – 10:3210:35 – 11:16
11:19 – 12:15
12:18 – 12:43 (Lunch)
12:46 – 1:27
Thursday, May 9 (Meet in Garden)
Argentine Middle School
(4 Classes – 100 Students) (Mid-period switch)
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 9:55 – 10:35
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Morris – 6th Grade – 10:35 – 11:20
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:00 – 12:45
Mr. Guidry & Ms. Kanatzar – 6th Grade – 12:45 – 1:20
Tuesday, May 14 (Meet in Garden)
Frank Rushton Elementary School
(8 Classes – 180 Students)
Ms. Hemer & Ms. Sachen – 1st Grades – 9:30 – 10:15
Ms. Andalikiewicz & Ms. Burns – 1st Grades - 10:30 – 11:15
Mr. McTighe – 4th Grade -11:45 – 12:30
Ms. Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade - 1:00 – 1:45
Mr. Jensen & Ms. Beck – 4th & 3rd Grade – 2:00 – 2:45
Thursday, May 16 (Meet in Garden)
Northwest Middle School - Ms. Hughes – 6th Grade
(6 Classes – 245 Students) (Mid-period switch w/ Mr. Aguilar)
8:20 – 9:03
9:07 – 9:50
11:28 – 11:50 (Lunch)
11:50 – 12:35 (+ Mr. White’s class)
12:35 – 1:14
1:18 – 2:01
2:05 – 2:50 (+ Mr. White’s class)
Friday, May 17 (Meet in Garden)
Quindaro Elementary School
(5 Classes – 125 Students)
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – 10:25 – 11:10
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – 11:10 – 11:55
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – 12:35 – 1:20
Ms. Good – 4th Grade -1:35 – 2:20
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Monday, May 20(Meet in Garden)
Banneker Elementary School
(3 Classes – 70 Students) (Meet in old Science Lab / Kindergarden Rm.)
Ms. Rohr – 4th Grade – 1:30 – 2:15
Mr. Smith – 4th Grade – 2:20 – 3:05
Ms. Bettis – 4th Grade – 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesday May 21 (Meet in Garden)
ME Pearson Elementary School
(4 Classes – 85 Students)
Ms. Fowler & Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – 11:10 – 12:10
Ms. Rauer & Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – 12:45 – 1:45
KCK Organic Teaching Gardens Collaborating Schools & Contacts
Argentine Middle School
2123 Ruby Avenue, KCKS, 66106 – 913-627-6750
Principal – Mr. Jereme Brueggemann – jebrueg@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Mr. Guidry– 6th Grade Science – paguidr@kckps.org
Ms. Barbara Morris – 6th Grade Social Studies – bamorri@kckps.org
Ms. Kanatzar– 6th Grade Social Studies – krkanat@kckps.org
Banneker Elementary
2026 N. 4th St., KCKS, 66101 – 913-627-4700
Principal – Angela Wright – anwrigh@kckps.org,
Garden Teachers:
Ms. Carol Rohr – 4th Grade – carohr@kckps.org
Mr. Andre Smith – 4th Grade – andsmit@kckps.org
Mrs. Victoria Bettis – 4th Grade – viblais@kckps.org
Frank Rushton Elementary
2605 W. 43rd Ave., KCKS, 66103 – 913-627-3050
Principal – Mary Welsh – mawelsh@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Mary Hernandez (Lead Teacher) – maherna@kckps.org
Ms. Martha Hemer – 1st Grade – mahemer@kckps.org
Ms. Elaine Sachen – 1st Grade – elsache@kckps.org
Ms. Kathy Andalikiewicz – 1st Grade – kaansal@kckps.org
Ms. Julie Burns – 1st Grade – juburns@kckps.org
Mr. Chris McTighe – 4th Grade – chmctig@kckps.org
Ms. Angela Wathanacharoen – 4th Grade – anwatha@kckps.org
Mr. Jimmy Jensen – 4th Grade – jajense@kckps.org
Ms. Kerri Beck – 3rd Grade – kebeck@kckps.org
ME Pearson Elementary
310 N. 11th St., KCKS, 66102 – 913-627-3150
Principal – Connie Horner – cohorne@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Ms. Rauer – 4th Grade – sarauer@kckps.org
Ms. Kupsch – 4th Grade – dekupsc@kckps.org
Ms. Inglehart – 4th Grade – hoingle@kckps.org
Ms. Fowler – 4th Grade – tafowle@kckps.org
Jaimie Thiessen – Communities in Schools – jathies@kckps.org
Northwest Middle School
2400 N. 18th St., KCKS, 66104 – 913-627-4000
Principal – Dr. Donnie Mitchell – carmitc@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Ms. Fulece Hughes – 6th Grade Science – fuhughe@kckps.org
Mr. White 6th Grade Science – jawhite@kckps.org
Mr. Victor Aguilar – 6th Grade Social Studies – viagui@kckps.org
Monica Portley –School/Community/Family Specialist – moportl@kckps.org
Quindaro Elementary
2800 Farrow, KCKS, 66104 – 913-627-4400
Principal – Linnie Poke – lipoke@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Ms. Clayton – 1st Grade – alclayt@kckps.org
Ms. Richerson – 1st Grade – roriche@kckps.org
Ms. Krejci – 1st Grade – makrejc@kckps.org
Ms. Good – 4th Grade – emgood@kckps.org
Ms. Heier – 4th Grade – neheier@kckps.org
Rosedale Middle School
3600 Springfield, KCKS, 66103 – 913-627-6900
Principal – Nanette Coleman – nacolem@kckps.org
Garden Teachers:
Mr. Mike Scoville – 6th Grade Science – miscovi@kckps.org
KCK Organic Teaching Gardens
Mark Manning, Garden Coordinator – readinginkansas@aol.com
816-805-6326, http://www.kckorganicteachinggardens.org
The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Office of Cultural Enhancement and Diversity, Health Careers Pathways Program, K-12
Dr. Patricia Thomas, Associate Dean – pthomas@kumc.edu
Marcia Pomeroy, Director, K-12 Initiative – mpomeroy@kc.rr.com
Ursula Carrillo, Senior Coordinator – ucarrillo@kumc.edu
Douglas Walker, Program Liaison to KCKPS – dwalker@kumc.edu
