In the fall of 2023, haumāna in 4th through 6th grades joined Ms. Shirk in the orchard for an after-school program that combined literacy and performance arts. They read, wrote, and acted out some of our favorite orchard-themed scripts. As part of their activities, these students collaborated to plant the orchard's first pollinator garden. Inspired by their work in the orchard, they co-wrote an IPES original, a 26-line skit titled "Cockroach Kids." They performed it at the program's conclusion for fellow after-school club participants, teachers, and their families. Check out their script below. Most importantly, we had fun!