Author Archives: TFES Garden Club

Post-Event Pictures from Fall Family Day

We were so thankful to have our gardeners together on November 22nd for the Family Fun and Winter WrapUp Event! Students and parents got their hands dirty, while fixing up the school’s gardens and preparing for winter hibernation!

Roots of Wellness: Planting Lifelong Healthy Habits With Your Children

Parents play the most enduring role in shaping how children view health, balance, and self-care. Every meal shared, walk taken, and calm response modeled becomes a lesson that lasts beyond childhood. By turning everyday routines into learning moments, families can make wellness feel natural rather than forced.

Kindergarten, 4th & 5th Grades’ Learn @Lunch: About Lesson & Photos

On October 17th, we had a beautiful day in the garden and outdoor classroom with kindergarten, 4th and 5th grades. We are enjoyed meeting the other grades a couple weeks ago! This program offers hands-on gardening activities at lunch/recess time as an enrichment program for all TFES students.  As part of our mission, we focusContinue reading “Kindergarten, 4th & 5th Grades’ Learn @Lunch: About Lesson & Photos”

Nurturing Curiosity: How Parents Can Help Children Grow into Self-Motivated, Engaged Learners

Children thrive when they’re encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and pursue what fascinates them. Model curiosity, protect unstructured time, and let learning connect to real life. Garden, Grow Food, and some other tips! For working parents trying to balance it all, here’s how to foster curiosity and stay present during busy seasons.

First Learn @Lunch of the School Year in the Books (pics of 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades)

  On October 3rd, we had a beautiful day in the garden and outdoor classroom with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. We are excited to do it again with kindergarten, 4th and 5th on Oct 17th! This program offers hands-on gardening activities at lunch/recess time as an enrichment program for all TFES students.  As partContinue reading “First Learn @Lunch of the School Year in the Books (pics of 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades)”

Nov 22nd Morning – Family Event 

Join Us for the “Family Fun & Winter WrapUp” Event  On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10am-12pm  (Pending UDSD Approval) All are welcome to join the TFES Garden Club Community!  (Parental Supervision is Required)   We will have an activity table for the kids, as parents and families work on garden projects around the school’s campus.Continue reading “Nov 22nd Morning – Family Event “

Salad Parties: Grades K, 4th, & 5th Tasted Some New Foods

On Friday, June 6th, we celebrated the Annual Salad Party for Grades Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th (our last @Lunch of the school year)!  Salad Parties give our students the Taster-tunity (that means Opportunity to Taste) the foods they grew, which were ready to harvest! Our amazing volunteers served the students while giving food facts, teachingContinue reading “Salad Parties: Grades K, 4th, & 5th Tasted Some New Foods”

Salad Parties – Grades 1, 2, 3 Tasted Some New Foods

On Friday, we celebrated the Annual Salad Party for Grades 1,2,3 (our last @Lunch of the school year)!  Salad Parties give our students the Taster-tunity (that means Opportunity to Taste) the foods they grew, which were ready to harvest! Our amazing volunteers served the students while giving food facts, teaching about the health benefits ofContinue reading “Salad Parties – Grades 1, 2, 3 Tasted Some New Foods”

WE SENT HOME PLANTS – Here’s how to care for them & Photos!

5th Grade Garden Club Students under cover during a rainy Learn @Lunch In Garden Club, we focus on growing food, and part of our mission is to help our families grow at home! So, your kids are brought take-home plants to your family after school Friday. We are here to support our families to grow!Continue reading “WE SENT HOME PLANTS – Here’s how to care for them & Photos!”