Fruit & Vegetable program - Next Week: ORGANIC APPLES

Next week the students will receive another delivery from the BC School Fruit AND 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.

Apples are grown on deciduous trees (Malus domestica) which reach a height of 3 to 12 meters (9.8 to 39 ft).

Tens of thousands of varieties are grown worldwide.

Apples are a pomaceous fruit, meaning they have extra or accessory flesh around the core of seeds.

For further information, fascinating facts and interesting history on this delicious fruit please read the SCOOP on apples.  Students will receive their delivery during class time. 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 fruits offered.

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

APPLE DONATIONS NEEDED FROM YOUR TREES! APPLE GANZA

APPLE GANZA is a community small grants project that harvests apples from two trees in Callister Park just near the West side of the Colliseum and distributes to members of the community in September.

Unfortunately the production levels for the trees are low this year so they are looking for donations from local neighbours.  If you have an apple tree and can donate some apples for this year's event please contact: callisterapples@gmail.com

The harvest event is scheduled in September 13th and 14th with a subsequent potluck, canning and pie making workshops and celebrations at Hastings Community Centre.