Leo J Muir Elementary School

By combining planning, planting, maintaining and harvesting a garden within our curriculum, three primary goals will be accomplished: 1) increase our urban students' understanding, awareness and gratitude for how produce is grown, 2) supplement existing math, science and health curricula with hands-on experiences in and beyond the classroom, 3) build pride and confidence in individual student accomplishments, no matter at what grade or ability level. In addition, the garden will develop students