January 24, 2012 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information:
Melissa Reeves, mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6567
Lynn Setzer, lsetzer@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6810

WHAT:  Cabbage for cash offers cute kicker
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 2:45 p.m.
WHERE:  Sierra Elementary School, 7771 Oak St., Arvada, 80005

COLOSSAL CABBAGE TURNS TO CASH      
Sierra Elementary School fourth-grader Rylee Jeffries used her green thumbs to turn cabbage into cash.

Jeffries won a $1,000 scholarship from the Bonnie Plants seed company for growing the best and biggest cabbage.  As part of the prize, Sierra's third-graders will receive free cabbage seedlings in the spring from Bonnie Plants. 

"This activity is such a great opportunity for our third-graders to learn about gardening," said Sierra third-grade teacher Lori Pietrafeso.  "What a great way to earn money for college." 

Colorado's Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar and a representative from Bonnie Plants will present Rylee with her winnings.