3. Celebration South Texas Educational Technologies was one of the few winners in the region of the 2012- 2013 3E’s Grant awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

4. What is the 3E’s Grant? The 3E’s Grant Program was initiated by the 81 st Texas Legislature to provide funding to schools and organizations that promote better childhood health and nutrition programs in the fight against obesity. The objective of the program is to increase awareness of the importance of good nutrition, especially for children, and to encourage children’s health and well being through education, exercise, and eating right (3E’s).

5. Our Winning Proposal Includes: Kids participate in physical fitness activities. Jumping Rope Running / Walking Ball Games Sit up / Push ups Kids will earn KidsGrow BucksExercising

6. Our Winning Proposal Includes: Educating our kids about Food Nutrition Vegetables My Plate Right choices on fresh fruits Nutrition Nugget

7. Our Winning Proposal Includes: Healthy Eating Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables Whole Grains My Plate

8. KidsGrow Farmers Market Kids will use their KidsGrow bucks to purchase healthy foods at the KidsGrow Farmers Market.

9. KidsGrow Farmers Market Layout

10. When is the KidsGrow Farmers Market taking place? The bi-annual KidsGrow Farmers Market will travel to each of our three campuses and deliver healthy fruits, nuts, and vegetable choices to developing minds and bodies on the following dates: H1 McAllen– Nov. 29, 2012 & March 21, 2013 H2 Weslaco– Nov. 28, 2012 & March 20, 2013 H3 Harlingen – Nov 27, 2012 & March 19, 2013

11. The project will reap stronger and more physically fit bodies and will also inspire students to try new foods. Will educate kids in making healthy food choices. The process reinforces critical thinking and basic skills associated with math, reading, science, and good citizenship.

12. Questions/Comments? Rolando Hernandez rhernandez@horizonmontessori.net Maritza Medina mmedina@horizonmontessori.net For more information check out the KidsGrow Farmers Market webpage on our website at www.stet.co.www.stet.co Thank you for your attention!