I should start by saying a big thank you to our educators. As a Leadership Team, we can get tunnel vision around new and fresh ideas…always wanting to mix things up and give things a try. It’s important to us that our community be inspired by the work, projects, and events in which we engage. After four years of the Cardboard Carnival, we began brainstorming ideas that would help us reimagine our big fall project. However, when questioned by our incredible staff about why, we

What do you notice when you get up close to the soil in your garden? Kindergartners find life. They study the slow-growing roots of seeds, examine pesky aphids, and follow slug trails. They breathe the smells of fresh organic soil, budding flowers, and aromas of herbs. With dirt in their fingernails and frogs in their pockets, these little wonderers are actively bringing new life to their garden. Labeling the garden gave Kindergartners a chance to take inventory and think a