Jefferson Kindergarteners Celebrate at Harvest Festival
A beautiful fall day was the perfect setting for this year’s kindergarten harvest festival at Jefferson Primary School. Pumpkins, apple cider, popcorn, scarecrows, a hayride and a treasured story combined to make the day a memorable one for the youngsters.
It was a time for “fantastic fall fun” as one Jefferson staff member put it. A few weeks earlier, kindergarteners scattered “magic” pumpkin seeds around their playground area. Then on their special day, the youngsters were amazed to discover those tiny little seeds had grown into bright orange pumpkins, seemingly overnight.
Students were able to walk through a pumpkin patch, picking one and then decorating it with a personal artistic flair. Naturally there were songs to sing and the always popular hayride in the back of a large district truck. A special staircase was wheeled outside to make the climb on and off the vehicle an easy one.
Classes took turns making scarecrows and stuffing their creations to give them full-bodied looks. One of the highlights of the morning came when Jefferson librarian Cindy Tietjen performed a flawless reading of “Stone Soup” as the students added particular ingredients into a large black pot, creating a tasty delicacy in the process. Snacks included cold apple cider and popcorn.
The festival attracted a turnout of parents, grandparents and close family friends who enthusiastically watched the youngsters participate in various activities. Jefferson head custodian Tom Ehlers served as the driver for the hayride truck, transporting students around the campus on the sunny day. PTA moms and dads pitched in, too, helping to set-up activities that were a big hit with all the boys and girls.
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