Students and educators at Timberline PK-8 celebrated “Colorado Proud School Meal Day” with a school lunch made entirely from locally-sourced ingredients and featured activities that emphasized the school’s partnership with Colorado farmers, ranchers, and industry experts.
During the event, students had the opportunity to interact with various community partners who highlighted their roles in Colorado’s agricultural landscape and how it benefits students in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Several animals were on site including goats, sheep, chickens, and a horse. Each group of students spent a few minutes at each presentation and were able to explore the interactive activities and ask questions.
“I loved learning about different seeds and which animals eat them. But my favorite part was learning about cows and their teeth. I learned they only have teeth on the bottom,” said third grade student Leonardo Corchado. Ximena Mendoza de la Cruz, a first grade student, added, “I enjoyed everything. My favorite part was seeing the horse because it was so big.”
After the event, students were given worksheets to complete as a follow-up to their learning. Nutrition Services will select two students from each grade to receive a prize for their participation.