Josiah Quincy Elementary School

The Whole Kids Foundation Grant will provide a variety of educational opportunities to our Josiah Quincy School (JQS) Community that would not otherwise be possible. While JQS is fortunate to currently have a rooftop garden on site, we have minimal resources to maintain and make improvements to this area. If awarded the grant, JQS will create an improved interactive learning environment where students, staff and community members will be invited to observe, experiment, interact, and experience hands on learning. The cooking club may come to the garden to learn about the nutritional benefits of eating fruits and vegetables; After School programs may come to the garden to learn about the care and patience required to care for a living thing; Classes of students may come to the garden for writing inspiration in a peaceful natural setting. The Josiah Quincy School would be extremely grateful for the opportunities the Whole Kids Grant would provide us in improving our rooftop garden area.