Harvest of the Month
What is Harvest of the Month???
What is Harvest of the Month???![]()
What is Harvest of the Month???
- HOTM is a fun way to get into classrooms and introduce a fruit or vegetable to your child’s class. Commitment level is variable and roles can be done from home or in-person.
- If you sign-up to help, you're NOT committed to helping EVERY month, only the dates that work for you. It is not a reoccurring time commitment, unless that is what you are looking for.
Implementation:
Implementation:![]()
Implementation:
Parent Volunteers help with 30 minutes in the classroom on a regular monthly basis. Using a Sign-Up Genius, volunteers pick their role from 3 components/month:
#1 Presentation: Volunteers present a short (5-10 min) presentation about the featured produce. Slides and/or video provided on the Alamo HOTM website if you want to use them.
#2 Activity: Volunteers present a short (10 min) activity that includes the featured produce. Examples: coloring page, writing activity, trivia game, arts and crafts, directed-draw, word search, etc. Get creative! Options provided on the Alamo HOTM website if you want to use them.
#3 Tasting: Provide students with a sample to taste. Due to food allergies, please keep taste-testing to the highlighted produce (minimize additional ingredients).
Plates, napkins, utensils in the office cabinet and available for all to use. Reimbursement possible up to $5/classroom each month. Submit receipts to PTA.
Where did HOTM come from?
Where did HOTM come from?![]()
Where did HOTM come from?
The California Department of Public Health adopted Harvest of the Month in 2005. The program is meant to:
- INCREASE Access to fruits and vegetables through school meal programs, classroom activities, school gardens, etc.
- INCREASE Student Preference for produce items
- INCREASE Participation in daily physical activity and understanding of why it is important.
- INCREASE Knowledge and familiarity with California grown fruits and vegetables, local farmers, the state's rich agricultural bounty, and how food travels from the farm to our plates.
HOTM Featured Produce
2024-2025HOTM Featured Produce![]()
2024-2025
HOTM Featured Produce
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August
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Welcome Back! No HOTM yet
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September
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Tomatoes
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October
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Winter Squash/Pumpkin
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November
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Apples
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December
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Oranges/Mandarins |
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January
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Radishes
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February
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Celery
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March
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Peas
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April
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Berries
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May
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Cherries
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Email AlamoElementaryHOTM@gmail.com to get involved, or sign-up at Back to School Night!
