Planter's Paradise 2008!

Spring is here! Don't miss this opportunity to purchase FEDCO seeds and support Greenfield Center School. These beautiful packets of seeds, with original and often humorous artwork by our students, can be yours for only $2.50/packet.

Seed Store News
To see things in the seed, that is genius. Lao-Tzu ww
Student seed packet drawings this year are truly spectacular!
"I can't believe that my drawing is on seed packets that people can buy!" Garrett, 3rd grade GCS student
Seed packets, $2.50 each.
Small gift baskets available. Add seed packets of your choice. Seeds packed in boxes for parents to sell at their workplaces, in their neighborhoods, or to locate at community sites. Please help us sell these delightful packets beautified by our young artists. Proceeds from this project supports the Ski and Skate program, classroom activities such as field trips, books and classroom supplies, plus general school needs such as admission events and building/grounds improvements.
Lots of new seed varieties this year, and the children's drawings are precious.
Seeds make great spring gifts for everyone: For more information, please contact Sally Freeman-Hawks, 773-0155 (Freeman-Johnson@comcast.net).

Dear Families,
The Seed Store Project is one that furthers our mission and supports our academic work. We seek to integrate the arts into our studies. Our belief is that there is art in science, beauty in nature, awe as a foundation of scientific inquiry. Our children are skilled observers and creative interpreters of information. Please take note of the work that has gone into this project.

The Greenfield Center School Parent Council Seed Store Project
The Parent Council spent many years trying to find a fundraiser to fund school projects and field trips that would fit with the unique philosophy and mission of the school. We wanted a project that would bring together the interests of the parents, the talents of the children, and the skills of the teachers. We wanted to develop and sell a product that would bring families together and would be healthy for children, families and communities. Working with the support of FEDCO seeds, we found such a project and launched the Greenfield Center School Parent Council Seed Store Project in 2002-2003. We have found a project that taps into parents' and children's love of gardening, nature and plants, and that spreads the love of gardening in our communities.

Art Work:
Teachers work with the Parent Council on the Seed Store by setting aside class time for kids to draw the flowers and vegetables that will decorate the packets.

These wonderful drawings show the love children have for plants. The drawings are often beautiful and humorous. Even pre-teens come through when called upon if a drawing is urgently needed. The children clearly understand that their work depicting these plants is important. They are aware that a powerful drawing will sell many seeds.

A dedicated parent scans every child's drawing into her computer to produce a label. Each seed variety has a label designed by several children. Two packets of each child's work are set aside so that they can be purchased by the family of the artist. Last year posters were created using assorted designs. This year place mats are planned and will be sold at a reasonable price.

Seed Store:
When seeds are finally packaged, labeled and organized, the Seed Store opens for business. Kids help Parent Council members to sell seeds. Seeds are also arranged in painted clementine boxes and signed out to families to sell in their own communities. Parent Council seeks out public places to sell seeds, including the Iris Society, Green Fields Market and the Farmers Market.

Again, I want to acknowledge the hard work of many parents to make this project work. The packets are beautiful! You can view samples below

With appreciation,
Laura Baker, Director
Greenfield Center School

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Page last updated: April 7, 2008