Since we are the Mariposa Monarchs, what better way to learn about our mascot than in person?!?\u00a0\u00a0Assistant Principal Ms. Patton was awarded a grant for our school from the Educational Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0This grant has helped us to buy new books about butterflies and their life cycle.\u00a0\u00a0We were also able to build a beautiful garden that has already attracted Monarch, Zebra Longwings, and white butterflies.\u00a0\u00a0Some of the Monarch butterflies laid eggs on our milkweed, and before long our plants were covered in caterpillars!\u00a0\u00a0Our students have been able to observe the caterpillars, the beautiful green chrysalis, and each day brings new monarch butterflies to our campus.\u00a0\u00a0In addition to the grant, we received generous donations from Palm City Palms, Home Depot, and several other local small businesses.\u00a0\u00a0We now have over 100 plants to attract and host our new butterfly visitors.\u00a0 We were even able to add a three tiered fountain. \u00a0 Staff members, students and parents have pitched in to create a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the view!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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