Our Program
Located on Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of the Coupeville School District, the Farm to School Program is part of a community committed to preserving their agricultural history and landscape. The purpose of the School Gardens is to support learning, inspire creativity, and promote the health of our students. Through our programs, from the time they are in kindergarten, students are learning about the uniqueness of their community and are given the education to participate and contribute to its preservation and development.
Zvi Bar-Chaim, Coupeville Farm to School's Garden Coordinator
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My name is Zvi Bar-Chaim. I grew up in La Canada, CA and come here via Chicago, IL. My background is in science education and public service through AmeriCorps. I have my undergraduate degree in Atmospheric Science (meteorology and climate), Masters in Teaching, and completed the Organic Farm School program on Whidbey Island. I find passion in blending gardening, farming, and teaching. My favorite vegetables that I can grow in the garden are potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. All three can be made into such a wide variety of delicious and healthy foods. There are almost no fruit and vegetables that I am not fond of. When I'm not at work or in the garden, I like to go hiking, cook a wide variety at food, read and play video games.
Our 2016 Goals
Increase integration of garden use for math, science, art, and language arts classes.
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Expand garden program to include a production site for educational use and revenue-generation.
Establish revenue-generating activities like a school-based farmers market that sells to teachers and parents, and/or sales to Chartwells for use in the cafeteria.
Our Latest News
Mrs. Skaley's Second-Grade Class
Almost the end of the school year and we're celebrating our first harvest! Mrs. Skaley's 2nd grade class had their own jobs of setting up the party, harvesting the greens, serving the salad and cleaning up when the party was finished. Farm to School Steering Committee member Anne Harvey and Pricipal Dave Ebersole joined the festivities!
Whidbey Examiner Article
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Coupeville Elementary News
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