The Food, Grow, Play Committee was formed to enhance PS3’s Cafeteria and Gardening
Opportunities and support our children with playful and educational activities.
We meet every 2 months in person / zoom. Additional meetings for Special Events.
Email:
fgp@ps3nyc.org
The committee is comprised of three facets:
Food:
- Liaise with our DOE cafeteria staff and assist with day-to-day and supply needs.
- Assist in garnering cafeteria volunteers lor lunchtime needs.
- Meet with our WITS chef and team to aid in sponsored activities, WITS BITS and WITS LABS and
Café DAY.
Grow:
- Gardening Day: “Plant-A-Palooza” Springtime Yearly Planting Party for Kids and Parents.
- Typically After School in May.
- Seasonal Planting Sessions. Herbs and Flowering.
- An irrigation system is needed long term.
Play:
- Assisting Recess Volunteering Needs
- Determine FGP Activities Throughout the year
FGP Yearly Event Examples
Fall Fest: “Dangling Donuts”
Science Fair x WITS: : How Acid Changes the taste of Food
Plant-A-Palooza: Adopt a Plant
Spring Fling “Dangling Donuts” and/or Planting Wall
Seasonally: Change Seasonal Décor/Displays in the Lobby and Cafeteria
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, November 7
- Friday, November 8
- Monday, November 11
- Tuesday, November 12
- Wednesday, November 13
- Friday, November 15
- Tuesday, November 19
- Friday, December 6