It all started with a little Friday night conversation at 1st grade teacher Mrs. Aanenson's house. She and her husband were visiting about the possibility of 1st graders planting a tree at Fred Assam Elementary for Arbor Day. That conversation soon turned into other teachers finding out the idea and wanting to include their classrooms as well. Students were asked to donate whatever amount they would like to in hopes of earning enough money to buy one or two trees. In just a few short days, students and staff gathered over $800!! The Aanenson's purchased trees ~ many varieties of maple ~ one tree for each grade level; with one exception. Third grade has two trees! Mrs. Aanenson's husband, John planted all of the trees with the assistance of Jason from the BV grounds crew. John also gave a little presentation to each grade level when they planted the trees. Many "thanks" to Mrs. Aanenson and her husband John, Jason, and all of the students and staff who donated to the tree fund! It will be just one more wonderful memory for our first year here at Fred Assam Elementary School!
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