Students at Sunset Heights recently used their green thumbs again!
“Second grade had the gardens cleared and all in the new compost bin in less than 15 minutes, thanks to 100 helpers,” 2nd grade teacher Dawn Scholtens said. “Many hands make easy work.”
Some current and former Sunset Heights Elementary students are getting their hands dirty this summer while sporting new green thumbs.
Teacher Dawn Scholtens, who instructs 2nd Grade students during the school year, is heading Garden Camp this summer. This program is paid for with a grant from the Webster City School Foundation.
Garden Camp has 29 children this summer and is comprised of students who just finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade.
So far this summer, these kids have been busy! They’ve worked in the 10 school garden beds, visited The Little Greenhouse, dissected seeds and flowers, made crafts, learned about heroes and villains in the garden, and read. They’ve even done some writing!
Garden Camp meets at Trinity Lutheran Church due to the remodeling at Sunset Heights. They will meet three more times this summer to weed and pick in the school gardens.
Below are some photos from Scholtens:
Students who participate in the Special Olympics at Webster City Middle School were recently guests of honor, and their smiles radiated!
Yesterday, the Garden Club of Webster City honored these Middle School students by serving them a breakfast, taking them on a nature walk, and then finally ending with an art activity. The students even planted flowers as well.
Below are some photos from this fun occasion:
And to think the Garden Club does this every year for our students!
Thank you, Garden Club of WC!
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