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Re: Gifted Gift for School
Posted by Debbie on 7/18/08
On 7/17/08, DGR wrote:
> 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.
The pond is one of the premade ones you can get at HOme Depot or
Lowes. I don't currently have any pictures but I am returning to
school soon and I'll try to remember to get some.
I taught regular ed before I taught gifted so I'm not sure about the
permissions that were gotten but I can check on it.
At one time we were supposed to get a solar pump for the pond but I'm
not sure what happened to that, either. I'll see what I can find out.
Debbie
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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