As a reminder, Stoddert’s garden has composting bins that parents can pick up as needed. More information about composting here. Also, be sure to check out Mr. Canada’s most recent garden update.
Garden Update from Mr. Canada
The following is an update from Mr. Canada on the school’s garden… Hello Stoddert Parents, Just think we’re about 60 days away from Spring. Oh how quickly the days go by, however it is still winter and the kids are asking me whether we’re having Garden class. If the temperature permits, your kids will experience a Read More >>
Buzz! Buzz! Stoddert Wins Beehive Grant
Stoddert has won a Sponsor-a-Hive grant from The Honeybee Conservancy. Coming this spring, we will be adding bees to our school garden! Through the grant, Stoddert will receive at bee “cottage” or home, courtesy of grant sponsor, Crown Bees. We will also receive mason and leafcutter bees, reusable wood tray holes for both types of bees, and an information on how to care for our bees. Read More >>
Congrats To Jack H. For Earning Stoddert “2018 Best School Garden” In DC
Stoddert fourth grader, Jack H., won first place for his essay about why Stoddert has the best school garden in the city. Washington, DC is home to 128 schools with gardens. The Office of the State Superintendent’s Gilda Allen Best School Garden Award challenged students across the city to write a short essay answering the question: Read More >>
Stoddert Garden News & Updates
The following is an update on the Stoddert school garden from Garden Coordinator, Mr. Canada… Winter is quickly approaching and I have already begun preparing our school garden for spring/summer 2018. Allow me to share a few garden classroom moments: Our 1st graders experienced the acceleration of plant growth, planting seeds within recycled paper rolls. Read More >>
Composting Returns, Bring Your Compost To The Garden
Compost is returning to the Stoddert garden! You and your family can get in on the action and help the garden grow by composting your items and bringing them to the garden on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Additionally, the garden has two portable green compost bins in, which you may volunteer to use. Please visit the Read More >>
Hens Are Here + Volunteers Needed
The Hens are here at Stoddert! We need your help over the weekend to help make sure that they get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Please sign up for a slot to visit the garden and spend time with the hens. Additional details will be sent to volunteers before their date. Click here to volunteer Read More >>
Update on Garden + Farmer’s Market This Weekend
The following is an update on the school’s garden from the coordinator, Mr. Canada. All compost bins are being removed and replaced during the month of September. Stoddert’s Farmer’s Market after school will begin the second week of school and is now on Tuesdays! Spring Valley Farms welcomes all Stoddert parents, students, teachers and staff to visit Read More >>
5th Grade Legacy Project Video: Making The Garden Better
Stoddert’s 5th graders worked on a legacy project to enhance the school’s garden. Check out this video that they made:
Stoddert Receives Grants To Support Garden, P.E. Extras & More
Over the past few years Stoddert has received several grants through the Office of State Superintendents of Education (OSSE) that were critical in providing enhancements for the Stoddert student community. These grants were written by a Stoddert PTO parent volunteer, with the assistance of Coach Wagner and other Stoddert staff. In total Stoddert has received Read More >>