Due to impending inclement weather, the February 2nd Garden Work Day has been canceled.  Stay dry!

Posted by Mari Allen on January 31

What: Open Mic Jam Session at the Annual Edna Family Dance Charity Event
When: Saturday, March 1, 6:30pm
Why: Raise money for charity and live out your rock & roll fantasies

Here's how it'll work:

• Opening the evening will be Greek Wooden Buddha, the classic rock band featuring Edna student, Maddy Toy's dad, Tommy.
• Headlining the show will Chasing Maya, the amazing rock band made up of students ages 9-11, including Edna's own Ryan and Reed Felder!
• Closing the show will be an Open Mic Jam Session for Edna parent and teacher musicians, singers and performers who can get up on stage (backed by Greek Wooden Buddha) and rock the house!
• Already committed to jam: Mrs. Harvey, Mr. Frierson & Mr. Stachon!
  

Interested? Contact Tommy Toy IN ADVANCE to discuss your song choice(s) to give the band enough lead-time to get ready. Deadline is Feb 15!

Call or email today: 415-203-3223 / tommy@wowmusicstudios.com

Posted by Linda Dunne on January 30

It is that time of the year! The Art Show is here!

DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
WHERE: MULTI PURPOSE ROOM
RECEPTION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH  AT 6:30 P.M.

During this week, families are encouraged to join their child/children in an art project during the class art time. The culminating event, an evening art show, is held, Feb. 7th at 6:30pm where the parent/child artwork will be displayed for all to enjoy.  For full schedule details, please click on the link within the "Upcoming Events" section.

If you would like to volunteer for setup or take down contact Negissa at (415) 384-0712 or Teresa at (415) 388-0400.

Posted by Mari Allen on January 27

All are welcome to join us for the Edna Maguire PTA Executive Board and Association Meeting on Thursday, February 7th at 6pm.  Our meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room before the opening of the Interactive Art Show Evening Event at 6:30pm.

Posted by Mari Allen on January 27

We have set up this year's partnership with Botanical Interests to raise funds for the garden through seed sales.  All we have to do is purchase, and urge friends to purchase, flower and vegetable seeds through Botanical Interests using the below link and we will automatically receive a portion of all sales generated:
 
http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/register_affiliate.php?AffiliateId=22
 
People can also go to http://www.botanicalinterests.com/nonprofits.php and select Edna Maguire School and start ordering.



Their product really is unique. Their seed packets aren't just paper envelopes with seeds in them; they have HUGE amounts of information - enough to make even the novice gardener successful. The packet itself is gorgeous - they use very detailed painting instead of photographs. The seed quality is surpassed by none and is UNCONDITIONALLY guaranteed. They have over 500 varieties, all chosen with growing for the home gardener the primary focus. 120 of the 500 varieties are certified organic. All 500 varieties are untreated with pesticides. There is something for everyone. For example, they have Catgrass (for anyone with cats). They have a drought tolerant flower mix. They have herbs such as many different basils, cilantro, and more. They have lettuce mixes (which are quite expensive in the grocery stores). Don't hesitate to review their website for additional tidbits of information.  They are a family owned business, not a multi-national corporation so they are passionate about their product and it shows in the quality.
 
So start planning your garden and urge your friends, neighbors and relatives to do likewise and remind them they are helping our Children's Garden to grow!

Posted by Linda Dunne on January 26

Lee Budish's weekly garden update for the week of January 21, 2008.

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Posted by Linda Dunne on January 22

Family Math Night is coming up on January 23rd, and is presented by the Lawrence Hall of Science.  It is an interactive event for ALL Edna Maguire families, kindergarten through 5th grades.  Come play games from around the world with your child between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. It'll be hard to tear your children away from doing math at this event! If you are interested in helping out at the event, please contact Lisa Zimmer (lzimmer@mvschools.org).  This is a volunteer opportunity for those people who are unavailable during the school day.  Set-up is from 4:30~5:10; volunteer orientation is at 5:10.  Thank you!!

Posted by Mari Allen on January 21

MV Children's Garden news from Lee Budish for the week of January 14, 2008. 

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Posted by Linda Dunne on January 14

Next week is Giving Tree Week at Edna Maguire Elementary!

All are welcome to come plant an apple tree (and garden clean up, too!) on Saturday, January 19 between 9:00 a.m. and noon. We look forward to sharing this special landmark day with the community!

We are gathering to celebrate the one year "rebirth" in the Mill Valley Children's Garden by replanting one dozen heirloom apple tree whips. All trees are "giving trees," particularly the very special apple trees in our garden, which through the years have yielded thousands of pieces of fruit for our children. They provide shelter from the sun and sanctuary for the birds. Planting a tree with a child and watching it grow over the years is a memory we should all cherish. We have that wonderful opportunity again here at Edna Maguire. It happened for the first time in 1998, when the original apple orchard was planted. Today, many parents still visit and recall their memories of that day. Come and make your own memories!

Posted by Mari Allen on January 10