Elementary School December Updates

Elementary School December Updates and Events

Greetings Fairchild Challenge Educators!

We hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving break with your loved ones!

Some quick reminders:

Entries for Challenge 2: Growing Up are due this week until December 4^th. Please fill out the appropriate entry form to accompany your entries.

Entries for National Challenge: The Next NASA Mission Patch are due this week until December 4^th. Please complete the entry form to submit your entries!

Register now for our upcoming Teacher workshops:
School Garden Leadership Training. This hands-on workshop covers basics of developing and leading a school garden program. This workshop will be taking place on December 10^th from 10:00am-3:00pm at the garden. Register now through Frontline.

As always, keep current by visiting our website and do not hesitate to email with any questions.

Best,

The Fairchild Challenge Team

DUE DATES

November 28th-December 4^th: Challenge 2: Growing Up and National Challenge due!

Additional Opportunities & Resources

GENERAL TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

School Garden Leadership

December 10, 2022 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

This hands-on workshop covers basics of developing and leading a school garden program, with special emphasis on growing, harvesting, tasting, and celebrating edible garden crops. Workshop presentation, activities, demonstrations, and resources will cover three focus areas as follows 1) gardening knowledge and skills; 2) supporting garden-to-classroom connections; and 3) developing leadership skills for engaging students and the school community with the garden!

MDCPS Workshop registration is available through Frontline as they are posted. For information about other Teacher workshop and professional development opportunities, visit our Educators page.

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