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Re: Gifted Gift for School
Posted by DGR on 7/17/08
Debbie,
I had thought about building a pond as well but was concerned
about open water on the school grounds. Did you have any problems
getting this approved? How large is the pond? Where is it located?
I'd love to create a similar gardern to what you've described. Do
you have pictures?
On 7/17/08, Debbie wrote:
> Our gifted classes created an Oriental Garden from an unused
> space. They raised the money, researched the plants and the
> items to be placed in the garden, planted the plants, purchased
> the statues and benches, and do the upkeep on the area.
>
> With it's pond and bridge, it has become a nice outdoor
> classroom or a place for quiet contemplation that the whole
> school uses.
>
> On 7/14/08, Tricia wrote:
>> In the past we have done more community projects. We raised
>> money for our Jumpin' Jamboree day (kind of like special
>> olympics) and helped create signs for events.
>>
>> We also had a book drive and donated books to disadvantaged
>> families who needed books to help their little ones read at
>> home.
>>
>> We have had a christmas clothing and toy drive for our free
>> school store for families to be invited that were
>> disadvantaged through our school counselor privately.
>>
>> Coats, hat, mittens, glove drive for those who have need.
>>
>> You could have them also create welcome to our school
>> packages for new students.
>>
>> There are lots of community service projects just waiting to
>> be done, be it at school or at somewhere else in your local
>> community.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Gifted Gift for School, 7/10/08, by Athena.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/10/08, by S.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/10/08, by ms.p-w.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/11/08, by deanie.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/11/08, by DGR.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/14/08, by Tricia.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/17/08, by Debbie.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/17/08, by DGR.
- Re: Gifted Gift for School, 7/18/08, by Debbie.
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