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The Grant Theme for 2008 was
“Supporting a Healthy Planet & Living Green”

Desiree Dillon, North Terrace Elementary

This grant will be used in implementing The Edible Schoolyard Garden, by creating an organic garden. The children will learn to grow, harvest, and prepare nutritious seasonal produce. They will visit Oceanside’s Farmer’s Market and will host their own Spring farmers market.

Madeline Ramirez, Stuart Mesa Elementary

Madeline will use this grant to take her students to the famous Oceanside Sea Star classroom that operates out of the Oceanside Harbor. This program allows students to examine physical ocean properties as well as living organisms. The children will be allowed to observe and participate in scientific hands-on interaction with plankton, birds, seals, sea lions, and other marine life while at sea.

Mark Wagner, Palmquist Elementary

Palmquist’s new mission is to teach students about organic farming. Beginning this Spring, Palmquist will share and sell its organic fruits and vegetables at the Sunset Market. The children will be taught about composting, enriched soil, and growing produce without pesticides.

Maureen Weston, Mission Elementary

At Mission Elementary, teachers will use this grant to create units on planting, harvesting, and composting from seed to compost. Activities will support language arts, science, art, math, and social studies. The project will include a photo journal that will include children’s art, drawings, and a garden growth chart.

Micaela Reese, Laurel Elementary

This grant will support the San Diego Zoo’s “Cans for Critters”. This is a conservation program that educates students about recycling and donating funds for endangered species. This will be a school wide project, that will teach students about the importance of recycling and preserving the environment, and protecting the creatures of the earth.

Shelly Burwell & Ann Ellinwood, North Terrace Elementary

Shelly and Ann will improve the structure of the school’s existing garden by way of setting up sturdy, raised beds for the students and their families to produce nutritious food for the classroom and school. Their project will last for years to come!

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