Download some of these materials and templates to help you spread the word about D.C. Farm to School Week at your school!
- What is D.C. Farm to School Week - circulate this one-pager with some basic information about D.C. Farm to School Week
- D.C. Farm to School Week Logo - email Andrea (we can't figure out how to make it download-able on this site!) for a copy of the logo to add to your own promotional materials (andrea[at]dcfarmtoschool[dot]org
- Sample Letter to Parents - let parents know about what's going on at school during the week, and what they can do to celebrate at home
- Sample Letter to Principals - tell your school's principal about D.C. Farm to School Week
- Sample Newsletter Blurb - add this message to your school's newsletter
- What's in Season - this visual shows pictures of some produce items that are in season during D.C. Farm to School Week
- Fun 8 1/2" by 11" F2S Week Sign - hang this in your hallways and cafeterias!
- Sample P.A. Announcements - read these over the loudspeaker to get students and staff excited
- Certificate of Participation - edit this ppt file with your school's name and distribute to students who participate in the week's events
- Curriculum ideas - browse the food and ecology mini-lessons at www.farmtodesk.org. Their resources are aligned with National Common Core State Standards, and help teachers to integrate food content into their lessons. Find mini-lesson activities, independent practice questions, and more grouped by grade level and learning standard.
- For more information, contact Brian Massey, brian[at]seedlingprojects[dot]org
- Simple Seasonal Recipes - make them at home for your family (in pdf form to share)
More to come - check back often!
