Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Wins 'Garden of the Season' Recognition from the State
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Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Wins 'Garden of the Season' Recognition from the State
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy today received the Georgia Department of Education’s Garden of the Season recognition as part of the Georgia Farm to School Award. Clark Creek is one of only four schools in Georgia to receive the recognition, a testament to the unparalleled talent and dedication of CCSD teachers and staff!
DOE officials visited the school's edible garden in person on May 9 and provided the school with the Garden of the Season signage. Principal Joey Moss noted that the school garden serves many purposes and engages students in the process of growing food like sweet potatoes and greens that can be served in the cafeteria. Moss noted that many of their families do not have gardens at home and the connection for students is invaluable.
Teacher Karen Garland and her fifth grade classes lead the planting and care of the school garden, along with the student garden club, the Cloverbuds. The school celebrated the recognition with a brief program in the garden today, joined by the school's cafeteria staff, district School Nutrition and School Leadership Operations representatives, and Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis, who praised the School Nutrition team and the students and teachers for their hard work. Georgia DOE was represented by State School Nutrition Director Dr. Linette Dobson and Academic Nutritionist Kelly Toon.
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Principal Joey Moss and science teacher Karen Garland, along with the Clark Creek cafeteria staff, are presented with the Garden of the Season recognition by State School Nutrition Director Dr. Linette Dobson (center) for the school's edible garden. They are joined by Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis, School Nutrition Executive Director Tina Farmer, Coordinator Mark Johnson, Culinary Specialist Jessica Emmett, Assistant Superintendent Matt Freedman and Director of School Leadership & Operations Dr. Ashley Kennerly.
Students respond to Dr. Dobson asking who has been playing in the dirt this spring.
Clark Creek cafeteria staff received a commemorative pin for the recognition.
Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis gives kudos to the teachers, staff and students for their hard work on making the edible garden a success.