BMA is creating a learning garden!
For a teacher, a garden is more than a beautiful place or a veggie
patch. For Montessori it is a powerful learning tool, as critical to a
student’s academic success as a computer or a microscope. A garden can provide
an opportunity for students to participate in hands-on learning that teaches not
only science but also math, reading, art, nutrition, agriculture, physical activity,
behavior, responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature, others, and
themselves. Gardens have been proven to help students learn better and enhance
test scores. Whether growing vegetables, fruits, or a variety of herbs, edible
gardens are a valuable tool that schools can use to promote healthier eating
habits.
BMA student council beautification committee is starting an Herb Garden, a Veggie
Patch and some Flower Beds! We made it a project where the whole school will
participate in different ways, yes even toddlers! This is a perfect way to get parents
involved and support the project. Please contact the office if you are interested in
investing some time in our school and with your child. The student council
provided a list of the different items needed. Donations would also be greatly
appreciated! We will be collecting items from April 7th- 15th.
We will be breaking ground on Friday April 8th at 9:00am
.
The wish list is as follow:
 3 Garden beds 4x4 with shelf from SAMS CLUB
item #240452
model# 105612
$78.98-99.00 ea
 1 Suncast Tomato Tower
$48.88 Sams Club
 bags of potting soil
 Miracle grow plant food
 Fertilizer
 Plants
 Easy to grow bulbs
 Herb plants ( Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Thyme etc)
 Flower plants or bulbs (Arabian Knight, Gardenias, Gladiolus bulbs, Lily,
Orchids etc)
 Veggie bulbs or plants (cucumber, carrots, radishes, snap peas, peppers etc)
www.easytogrowbulbs.com
 Water hose
 Gardening tools
 10 sets of kids Garden gloves
 Watering can
 Decorations
If you have an extra shovel or anything above sitting around your garage that you
would like to donate please send it to school. The more parents participate in
schooling--- the better the student achievement. In advance, we thank you for
your constant support! Any questions or comments, please feel free to contact
us.
956-548-1952 [email protected]
“The first thing his education demands is the provision of an environment in which he can
develop the powers given him by nature”. – Dr. Maria Montessori