Fruit & Vegetable Program

This week the students will receive another delivery from the BC School Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program.

Kindergarten to Grade 2 students will also be receiving cow's milk or a fortified soy beverage as part of the +Milk program. Here's scoop number ten on MILK.

BABY CUCUMBERS

The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiralling tendrils.

Cucumbers are scientifically classified as fruits because they have an enclosed seed and develop from a flower.

Cucumbers are 95% water.

For further information, fascinating facts and interesting history on this crunchy vegetable please read the scoop on CUCUMBERS. You can read more about cucumbers and other hothouse vegetables in this week's DOUBLE SCOOP.

Students will receive their delivery during class time on Wednesday. This snack is not meant to replace the foods students normally eat at school. Students can make their own decisions on whether to taste the vegetables offered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC via e-mail or contact the school administration at 604-713-4620.