Going Green Together elementary assembly program
Sign up now or in the fall for King County’s latest elementary
assembly program. Going Green Together
entertains as it educates students about waste reduction, recycling and
composting. Presented by two professional actors in a lively, interactive
format, it reminds students how to keep waste out of the landfill and make
choices that have the least impact on the planet. Intermediate students also
learn the effect of the 4 Rs on climate change. The assembly is a great way to
kick off the school year and motivate everyone to participate in a school’s
efforts to reduce waste and recycle. Visit the web page for more
information, or contact Jessica
Graham, 206-583-0655![]( "Call: 206-583-0655") .
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End-of-the-year Green Team recommendations
The
end of the school year is an excellent time to reflect on successes and
challenges and set a few goals for next year. Consider the following three
steps.
1)
Have a meeting to officially close out the year. Consider making it a
celebration. For a quick reflection and planning activity, fold a piece of
reuse paper in half. On one half, draw a big plus sign and ask students to list
Green Team successes from the year. Encourage them to include even the smallest
things. On the other half, draw a big arrow pointing forward. Ask the students
to write their hopes for next year in this section. Is there a project they
want to start? Do they want to focus on reducing plastic waste? Do they want to
start Green Team earlier in the year or involve more students? Share your
personal success and hope and then ask each student to share theirs.
2)
Share these lists with Green Team specialist Claire, so that she may help
with resources and ideas. Schedule a phone meeting to plan for next year. We
are available throughout the summer.
3)
Read and share this newsletter for additional ideas and recognition! Celebrate
your successes and view your challenges as learning moments.
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Read "The Green Team" by Fall City Elementary students Casey Crook, Ava Wilhite, and Taryn Wilhite. |
Elementary school Green Team news
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Thirty-six elementary Green Teams have already submitted
Green Team award applications this year. Here are some examples of their
projects. (Some were included in the February 2017 issue.)
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Secondary school Green Team news
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Secondary school Green Teams take on real leadership roles
in their school and community to make conservation a success. Twelve of the 29
registered secondary Green Teams thus far have submitted applications to
receive awards for the work they’ve done this year.
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