In commemoration of the 1996 Tennessee Bicentennial, the teachers, students, and parents of the Dyersburg Primary School developed a 40' by 120' environmental garden in the shape of the state of Tennessee on the school's front lawn. The environmental and physiographical features identified in this garden serve as an "On the Ground Textbook" incorporating the studies of geography, science, math, and language arts while it also emphasizes community/individual stewardship responsibilities.
The Dyersburg Primary Tennessee Garden received the "1996 Environmental Awareness Award" from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. This award is given to schools which have performed exceedingly well in environment/conservation stewardship.
Through Computer Technology (Internet) the students are able to share and exchange environmental facts/features that are unique to their state with other students around the world!
Below, Mrs. Patsye and students identify our state tree, the Tulip Poplar.
Karliss S., Jenna S., Laura B., Andrea E., Jessica R., Shane M., Mrs. Patsye.
It's Harvest Time in Tennessee
Student's from Mrs. Patsye's and Mrs. Cook's Third Grade identify the 5 major crops of Tennessee: Corn, cotton, soybeans, milo, and tobacco.
CORN
COTTON
MILO
SOYBEANS
TOBACCO
These students are participating in a special internet project:
WHEN WILL ALL THE FLOWERS BLOOM?
They planted about 100 "King Alfred" daffodils on October 17th, then predicted when these bulbs will bloom. Classes from Oregon, Indiana, and Texas are also participating in this project. We are all looking forward to spring!!!!
Mallory M.
Jessica S., Jenna S., Nathan M.,
Cody H
We have many "VOLUNTEERS" from our community who have contributed to the success of the Dyersburg Primary Tennessee Garden. A Big "THANK YOU" to all of the following contributors!
GROUND BREAKERS
Tim Smith Richard Baker Larry McDowell Steve Simmons Jeff Greene
Steve Greene Errol Hook T.J. and Nita Jones Lowell Gentry Betsy Jones Patsye Jones Veneeda Davenport Randy and Terry Cook
CONTRIBUTORS
Janet H. Curvey Barry Frazier Barry Crabtree Ellen Moore Kim Walker Tony Dement Dean Moore Tim Rice Ronnie Cole WIlliam McGuire Missy Smitheal Beverly Tinkle Denise Robinson Girl Scout Troop 141 Reeder Martin DCS Maintenance crew Stan Caveness Phip Lipford Randy Brooks Debbie Forsthye *Girl Scout Troop *Pam Glass *Penny Switzer *John Ford
ADVISORS
Kenneth Herndon - Dyer County Ext. Agent Joe Gibson - Dyer County Farmer Janet H. Curvey - Horiculture Major, UT
"To everything there is a season... a time to plant, a time to harvest..."
