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Fall Issue November 2011 Health * Environment * Agriculture * Learning |
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When 2nd graders Justin, Ashley, Adam and Josh finished planting their very own pumpkin seedling in the Giusti Farms field set aside for students on May 24th, they realized that with 107 students planting alongside them it might be hard to find that same exact plant when they returned in October for the harvest. Determined to pick a pumpkin from their own plant, the group devised a geo-mathematical solution. They each mapped off paces between a phone pole and dirt road to ensure they could locate and claim their treasure when they returned this fall. This small example is just one among the wealth of hands-on (or in this case, feet) learning opportunities that HEAL Project students often experience in the outdoor classroom. Thanks to the commitment of John Giusti, Giusti Farms, and Brad Bonnett of Speedling Greenhouse Growers, hundreds of HEAL students have taken part in this annual “big farm” adventure since 2008; one that Farmer “John” Muller joined this spring (and coincidently yielded the biggest pumpkins we’ve ever had.) Students hear Coastside history and learn about agricultural operations first hand from Farmer Giusti, a grower with multi-generational roots. And HEAL students Justin, Ashley, Adam and Josh? The pride and smiles on their faces said it all – each took home an extraordinary, great pumpkin! |
Noontime Sports and Lots of Games We’ve enjoyed some beautiful weather this fall but that’s not the only reason WHY so many students are coming out for our Noontime Sports & Games. Welcome to Josh Oren, new HEAL Instructor and Noontime Sports and Games Advisor. Josh brings loads of enthusiasm along with his coaching and teaching experience, to our CUSD campuses. Motivating our young students to engage in fun, physical movement at lunch recess, Josh leads activities at El Granada, Farallone View, and Hatch Elementary School campuses. This year, Josh adds new games as well as keeping the favorites that have become popular with CUSD students since HEAL launched the program in 2006. Josh has also recruited a select group of Pilarcitos High School students as game leader assistants, expanding the variety of games he can offer to students during lunch recess. 
Recently piloted at Hatch Elemenary School, the High School students have the opportunity to not only "get moving and get fit" themselves but also to develop youth leadership experience and skills. The Pilarcitos crew have quickly become popular with young Hatch athletes. |
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Stanford University comes to the Coastside The HEAL Project was recently selected as a Community Partner in the new Stanford University Food Summit Project. The Food Summit Project involves the seven schools of the University (Medicine, Earth Sciences, Business, Humanities & Sciences, Law, and Engineering) and seeks to explore issues of our national and global food systems and generate possible solutions. Grad students will study the food system aspects of The HEAL Project curriculum "IN ACTION" assessing best practices for educational impact. Welcome Stanford to the FOOD GROWING side of the hill!
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Mark your Calendars HEAL Student Grown Produce Booth Final DAY this Season Saturday, Dec. 3rd 9-1 Coastside Farmers Market Shoreline Station, HMB
Coming Soon Searching for unique and meaningful HOLIDAY Gifts?
The HEAL Project Giving Catalog Ready to Deliver
Your favorite Coastside Holiday Bazaar returns to Montara! The HEAL Project is just one of the many fun tables that will feature an array of crafted holiday items and gifts at the Farallone View Elementary School PTO Holiday Bazaar. Please drop by the Multi Use Room on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. BIG HEAL Hugs and Thanks to the Phillips and Loos Families for the Matching Donations they gave in our Summer Seed Campaign helping to secure over $26K for personnel, materials & supplies in the 2011-12 School Year. www.thehealproject.org |
Meanwhile, Down on the Farm ... Thanks to The HEAL Project's partnership with the San Mateo County Department of Health, hundreds of K-12 students from all parts of San Mateo County are heading over the hill this FALL (some for the very first time) with dozens of teachers and parent chaperones to our Coastside SCHOOL FARM. Among the activities they experience, classes are provided with their own unique planting spaces, reserving a date at the close of their visit when they can return to harvest and eat the very produce they planted. 
Meanwhile, this learning comes full circle, as Half Moon Bay High School students studying plant science are able to participate in hands on lesson activities - planting, nuturing and observing a variety of transplant seedlings in the greenhouses on campus, many that will be planted at the SCHOOL FARM by visiting students. To learn more about the SCHOOL FARM project visit www.thehealproject.org.
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