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Parents describe school garden revival and upcoming school events
Summary
Volunteers reported reopening a school garden with cilantro planted and plans to install accessible paths for students (including students with special needs); schools also shared awards, cultural celebrations and career‑readiness events coming in March and April.
Volunteers and site representatives used the meeting to report school‑level activities, including a revived garden project and a slate of upcoming events across the district.
A volunteer described work to "abrir el jardín, volver a cultivarlo" and said cilantro is already growing. The volunteer emphasized accessibility: "También queremos asegurarnos de que los niños de la clase de necesidades especiales puedan venir a disfrutar del jardín en estas próximas semanas," and said the next steps include building paths so students can visit safely.
Site representatives also shared school achievements and events. A representative mentioned Jane Adams school received a "schools of distinction" recognition and will host a careers fair for fifth‑ through eighth‑grade students on March 19. Mark Twin school held a Black History Month celebration with readings and student performances; staff reported strong student participation and district committee visits.
Leaders reminded site representatives that they will review annual site plans and data (English/Spanish language assessments, math, attendance and behavior measures) and that consolidated plans will go to the district board for approval in May. The meeting included a short reflection period in which parents emphasized the need to increase parent involvement and share volunteer responsibilities across sites.
The meeting closed with announcements about volunteer opportunities (library, PTA) and scheduling information for facility discussions and student leadership meetings in March and April.
