The story continues...
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We began our new year with a "walk-through with our "2nd Grade Buddies" from Mrs. Kremitzki's Classroom. We picked up debris that had accumulated over the summer, and as 5th grade students, were role models demonstrating responsibility and stewardship.
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In the spring of 2007, we were awarded money from the Wal-Mart Foundation Grant to develop garden plots where students from each grade level could plant and contribute to the care of our arboretum.
We were grateful to Wayne Fleming for taking the time out to plow up our gardens. |
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On 11/19/07, we planted our first two trees for the year. The girls planted a Kentucky Coffee Tree to replace the one that was lost, and the boys planted a Black Gum Tree.
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Winter did not give up willingly, and the bulbs planted in the fourth grade garden weren't able to bloom this year. Snow and ice denied us their early color, but we are hopeful that some may try again next year.
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On 4/24/08, Miss Salmons' Fourth Grade students planted a Serviceberry tree in her memory. Miss Salmons lost a hard-fought battle against cancer, and this tree is a perfect tribute to her dedicated career as a teacher.
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On 5/14/08, Mr. Higgins donated a Red Oak Tree to every fifth grade student at Riddle Elementary School. Mrs. Brachbill's class worked hard to separate and bundle each tree to pass out to excited and appreciative students at the end of the day.
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On 5/20/08, We planted some more trees that were donated by Mr. Higgins of Higgins Trees. We planted a Red Cedar, Norway Spruce, a Swamp White Oak, and a Bur Oak.
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Mr. Higgins donated three more boulders that were placed by two of the prairie plots and one by "Mr. Ed's Memorial Redbud Tree". The best part was that they were filled with fossils that the students enjoyed viewing with hand-lenses.
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In May, we planted native wildflower seeds in the garden beds to replace the bulbs. They have begun to sprout, and we are excited about the possibilities.
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Spring in the Arboretum...
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Kaitlynn H.
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Kaylee H.
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Several birdhouses were built by students and donated to the arboretum. This has been an ongoing project that fifth grade students enjoy contributing as part of our Annual Curriculum Fair.
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Blake B.
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Thank you to our students and their families for the bird houses and their generosity shown by donating them to Riddle Elementary Project RESCUE Arboretum.
~ Mrs. Brachbill and Mr. Ghere |
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On 4/23/08, we found a sunny day to plant two trees. The girls planted a Yellow Buckeye, and the boys planted a Dwarf Red Buckeye.
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Refusing to give up, in May Mrs. Wright's Fourth Grade class planted a corner perennial garden using funds awarded to us by the Wal-Mart Foundation Grant. More information can be obtained by visiting the link to that page by clicking on the icon.
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