On a sunny and warm Wednesday in November, Onekama Elementary School students worked together to keep their school grounds beautiful. Onekama kindergarten, first, and fourth grade students were given the fun task of planting flower bulbs along the school playground and parking lot.

The students demonstrated high spirits, teamwork, and patience, as their teachers explained to them that they would not see the fruits of their labor until the flowers bloom in early Spring.

They also took ownership of the project. “It’s our school, so it’s our job to keep it looking nice,” said first grade student Madisen Clouse. “When the flowers come up and I walk into my school, I’ll get to see them every day.”
 

When the snow passes and the flowers do bloom, these students will no doubt remember the beautiful fall day and the spirit of cooperation that made this all possible.

Hailee and Ellery enjoy digging in the soil

Maegan know the flowers will bloom in the spring

Mrs. Brown's Crew hold their bulbs

Mrs. Lyman's group takes a "smile" break on a warm November day

Ben

James

Jarrett & Ben

Nate

Reagan

Sophie

Ben, Blake, Rylan and Mason show the bulbs

Mrs. Lyman's class works well together

Mrs. Lyman's group resting after a long
afternoon of work

Mary and Hogan check to see that all the
 bulbs have been planted.