Cleaning Up The Courtyard
Cleaning Up The Courtyard
Ellicottville students learn about gardening; work together to create an open-air space on campus
ECS 5th grade teacher Nick Smith, along with Special Ed teacher Kristin Rocco, have been spending class time with their students cleaning up the courtyard in the MS wing in an effort to create a relaxing and beautiful open-air space for students and faculty to use.
“I wanted to tie in our class with Mrs. Rocco’s life skills program for this project because I felt it was a good way for both classes to team up and get involved in learning about gardening,” said Smith. “We have spent a lot of time and effort in weeding, mulching and planting. We really want to make this courtyard a vibrant and beautiful area for students as well as for faculty. Once completed, it will be a nice place for students/faculty to go when eating lunch, reading, or just to recharge their batteries.”
Smith was quick to give a big shoutout to Lowes in Springville, who donated the flowers and the mulch for this project. “We're very appreciative of their support. It means a lot to the students for them to step up and help us out.”
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