Lower Elementary

Mission Montessori Schools

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child's greatest potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

Our GOALS are:

Centennial Montessori School

I am the Outdoor Educator at Centennial Montessori School in San Mateo.  We are a small private Montessori that serves children from 18 months- 5th grade.  

We started our outdoor program 2 years ago and have open flow from the classrooms.  Children can choose to come outside to care for the garden and spend time in our outdoor environment throughout the day.  The program and environment are still evolving and as always the garden is a work in progress.  

Adirondack Farm to School Initiative

The Adirondack Farm to School Initiative (ADKF2S) was formed in 2013 when the SLCS Food Service Director, Ruth Pino, organized a committee to create initial connections between schools and local farms in order to support the local economy, serve local foods in schools, and bring food-related education into the classroom. 

We currently support School Gardens in 4 School Districts and are working with Garden Coordinators, teachers, and committed volunteers to develop garden-based curriculum for K-12 in the following schools:

Burdick Greenhouse

Burdick built a hoophouse in order to teach our students about how and where our food comes from. The hoop house is new to us this year and we are experimenting with what plants and vegetables are for each growing season. Currently we have the kids working side by side with staff on planting plants, watering and weeding in the greenhouse. We are expanding our learning to growing the plants from seeds in the classroom and after that the possiblities are endless.

Veggiecation Program

Veggiecation® is an evidence-based children's culinary nutrition-education program that promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.  Veggiecation lessons allow children and parents to develop the culinary skills that will empower them to prepare meals that are health conscious and environmentally sustainable.  This ability will benefit participants throughout their lives and allow them to make food choices that are socially conscious and give them the power to take respons

Growing Great Schools

Growing Great Schools inspires communities to create a culture of wellness by connecting food, health and the environment.

The vision of Growing Great Schools is to empower students and their families to become active participants in their nutritional and phyisical health, while caring for the planet.

Our iniatives include:

  • School Gardens
  • Farmers Markets
  • Food Education curriculum
  • Chefs Move to School
  • Salad Bars to Schools

Real Food for Kids - Montgomery

Real Food for Kids - Montgomery began in October, 2012 with a meeting of parents who were concerned about the nutritional value of the meals and competitive foods in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. We have since built a coalition of over 3000 supporters, including parents representing 162 of the 202 schools in Montgomery County. In addition, we have 53 official representatives to MCPS schools, who are taking a leadership role in changing the food environment and policies at their child’s school. 

BUTTERFLIES & CAMELS – A FESTIVAL FOR ALL at SMARTS Farm

SMARTS Farm will host BUTTERFLIES & CAMELS – A FESTIVAL FOR ALL at SMARTS Farm, on the Corner of F and 15th Streets in San Diego, on Saturday, July 19 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Vetri Community Partnership

Founded in 2008 by acclaimed chef Marc Vetri and restaurateur Jeff Benjamin, the Vetri Community Partnership works to help kids experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living. Through food, education and social interaction, the VCP works to give children the nutritional foundation they need to grow and thrive.

Program descriptions 

Garfield/OIC Garden Project

Garfield Elementary School Garden at OIC of Yakima is an educational, youth-empowering community project. It focuses primarily on bringing fresh food and positive life experiences to students and families in the Yakima School District.

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