Be sure to take a look at the perfectly beautiful poster Ethan and his mom, made using the photos Ethan took in the garden this summer. Ethan is in Jane’s class this year. You’ll find his poster hanging on the left side of the hallway around the corner from the futon. Incidentally, if there are things you think we should plant in the new garden beds, please write them down on the list that’s hanging next to Ethan’s poster in the hall. Some terrific suggestions have already been made. We’re eager to see your ideas. Small groups of kids in Sheryl’s class and Jane’s class spent some of their choice time this week with parent volunteers, looking at what has gone to seed in the square foot garden. They listened to The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, then gathered seed heads, took them apart, and observed what was inside. If you’d enjoy spending half an hour soon after drop-off time helping a few children do a simple activity in the garden on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning, please contact Marian at marian1.hazzard@verizon.net.

Joanne and Marian got started mulching the new garden beds with hay, the gardener’s best friend – along with compost, of course. If anyone knows a source of free hay, please let us know. Spoiled hay would be fine. Speaking of compost, if your family does not have a compost pile, we’d love to have your kitchen waste for ours. Just bring it in a pail or plastic bag and dump the contents into the collection can labeled under the portico in front of the school “COMPOST.”  Thanks!