LET’S GET GROWING!
Our Edible Education Program is currently accepting applications for new partner schools for the 2017-2018 school year. We currently work with 21 schools through out Las Cruces Public Schools(LCPS), Gadsden Independent School District(GISD) and El Paso Independent School District(EPISD). In the current application cycle, we are seeking to add a total of 8 New Partner Schools: 3 new schools in LCPS, 3 new schools in EPISD, and 2 new schools in GISD.
PARTNER SCHOOL APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- (1) Edible Education School Application (to be completed by principal)
- Program fee of $90.00 per teacher to cover half of the cost of food supplies provided for cooking activities. The other half is contributed by La Semilla Food Center.
- Volunteer recruitment to install garden infrastructure
- Space in refrigerator on campus for short-term storage of cooking ingredients
- Participation in evaluation of program (student surveys and veggie-meter)
- Verification that potential garden site meets minimum requirements
- (4-5) Teacher Applications (one to be completed per participating teacher)
Download Application Materials:
For NEW Partner Schools:
Edible Education New School Overview
Edible Education New School Application
For RETURNING Partner Schools:
Edible Education Returning School Overview
Edible Education Returning School Application
QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to EdibleEducation@lasemillafoodcenter.org with any questions or to submit your school’s application materials. Please return your application as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, August 30TH, 2017.