Ascension Catholic School Green Print 2012-2013

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Ascension Catholic School
Green Print 2012-2013

Eco-Campus: (Energy, Water, Transportation, Pollution, Recycle/Waste, Green Spaces)

            Recycle/Waste

1.        Activity-Paper Recycling Program-year round

 Purpose-To reduce the amount of waste currently going into our dumpsters, as  well as reduce the monthly trash bill that currently exceeds $500.00 per  month. For each ton of paper recycled, seven full-grown trees are saved from harvesting.

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero

2.         Activity- America Recycles Day November 15, 2012 

Purpose- Curbside recycling does not include plastic bags. A plastic bag-recycling event will help educate people that recycling plastic bags is as simple as bringing them back to participating stores.

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero cost

           
3.         Activity-HalloGREEN-October 22-31, 2012

 Purpose-Students in 3rd grade have a lesson on recycling and discuss the  importance of recycling. Over a two-week period students are  encouraged to bring in a variety of cardboard boxes from home to  become more aware of how many boxes are used.

 Who will be involved in activity? Both 3rd grade classes
                         
 How will activity be recorded? Photos

What is the budget for activity? Zero-parents donated black spray paint,  spider webs, neon sticker, tape

4.        Activity-Electronics Recycling Program-April 15-May 15, 2013

 Purpose-Recycle Treasure Hunt-To raise awareness for recycling electronics.  Students will be introduced to activity with a fun film on recycling. A point system for each item based on recyclables will be used. The  class with the most points earns a free nut day (No Uniform Today), crazy hat or sock day, or ice cream sundae party.

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th
      grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero-fundraiser for school.
 
                        
5.        Activity-Fall Festival Recycling-November 9-11, 2012

 Purpose-To involve school and church community in caring for God's Creation.  Middle school teens will separate bottles, cans and cups at the end of  each night. Habitat for Humanity will collect the cans as a donation  and other plastic items will be placed in recycle bin.

 Who will be involved in activity? School wide and church community

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero- Habitat for Humanity will supply the boxes for plastic bottles, aluminum cans, plastic cups

6.        Activity-Recycle egg cartons- April 2013

 Purpose- Curbside recycling does not include Styrofoam egg cartons. An egg carton recycling event will help educate people that recycling  egg cartons is as simple as bringing them back to participating stores.    

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero. Egg cartons will be brought to a local
                            Publix.

7.        Activity-Recycle Bowl- October 15th-November 9, 2012

 Purpose- To help our students get more involved and focus on recycling plastic  material

 Who will be involved in activity?  School wide

 How will activity be recorded?  Photos and recycle material will be weighted

 What is the budget for activity? Zero

           
8. Activity-Recycle Glue sticks and glue bottles-January-June 2013

            Purpose- Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program is a fun, hands-on way to teach about recycling.

            Who will be involved in activity?  This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos and counted.

 What is the budget for activity? Elmer's Glue Crew pays for shipping.

           
9.      Activity-Totem Poles- September 24 & 25, 2012

 Purpose- Students will use recycled materials to create totem poles. The purpose  of this activity is to expand our studies of Native American Tribes in  North America. Recycling is a good way to teach kids how to be good citizens, while learning about the world around them.

 Who will be involved in activity? All 5th grade students

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero

             

Nature Adventure: (Exploration & Play, Outdoor Skills, Nature Spaces)
           
Exploration & Play

1. Activity-Daily Outdoor Recess-Daily August-May weather permitting

 Purpose- Students are encouraged to have a nutritious snack and to participate in physical activities at this time.

Who will be involved in activity? Our four preschool classes have a thirty-minute scheduled recess time between 9:30-11:30 am. Grades 1st-5th have recess time from 10:00-10:15 am.

 How will activity be recorded? Teachers take random photos of students for the yearbook or class album.

 What is the budget for activity? Zero cost

Health & Fitness: (Health Education, Nutrition & healthy Eating, Healthy lifestyles,
Fitness & Physical-Education

 Healthy lifestyles

1. Activity-Red Ribbon Week 2012-November 5-November 9, 2012

Purpose- Students learn about staying drug free and participate in many fun and  charitable activities for the week.

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Fee for Speaker and each student gets a drug free bracelet.

Fitness & Physical Education - Fitness Challenge

 2.         Activity-Jump Rope for Heart- Mid February 2013

Purpose- To promote community service through this educational program and to raise money to fund lifesaving research and educational programs. Students will set and achieve goals and discover that they can make a difference.
            
 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos and videos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero- this is a fundraiser

3.         Activity-President's Fitness Challenge-Mid March 2013

 Purpose-The President's Challenge helps people improve their fitness and eating habits to live happier, healthier lives.
                                                                   
 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero

5.         Activity- 3rd Annual Eagle Pride 5K/1 mile run November 10, 2012

 Purpose-To bring students, parents and church community together and promote healthy habits.

 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade, parents, church community.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos and videos

 What is the budget for activity? Fundraiser

Natural Classroom: (Field Investigation, Stewardship, Professional Development &
Leadership, Nature Curricula)
 

 Stewardship - Education or Media Campaign

1. Activity-Earth Friendly Announcements-All year

Purpose-To provide weekly earth-friendly announcements and encourage students, teachers and parents to recycle and become more aware ways to go green.

 Who will be involved in activity? Our 8th grade students will announce a green tip every Thursday morning and afternoon. The same tip will go in our E-news for parents. Different members of the Green Team will provide an updated bulletin board monthly with green tips or green events that are taking place.

 How will activity be recorded? Tips will be included in our e-news. Photos will be taken of bulletin boards.

 What is the budget for activity? Zero. Teachers will use materials available from their classroom.

2.         Activity-Earth Day Celebration- April 22-26, 2013

 Purpose-To raise awareness students will participate in Earth Week Celebrations- free GREEN NUT day, Daily tips, lesson plans,  and activities.
 
 Who will be involved in activity? This is a school wide activity-grades Pre-K3-8th grade.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos and Videos

 What is the budget for activity? $25.00         

 Nature Curricula

  3.      Activity-Field trip to Animal Kingdom-February 2013

 Purpose-Extension of Science Conservation Curriculum

 Who will be involved in activity? Both 6th grade classes

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? $55.00 per student

4.        Activity-Field trip to Green Meadow Farms-May 2013

 Purpose-Extension of farm unit, creation and life cycle.

 Who will be involved in activity? Both 1st Grade classes.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? $30.00 per student

5.         Activity- Nature Art-November 2012

Purpose- To help students express their creativity with a nature art project. Use natural items found outdoors to create wall art and sculptures. Students will combine the outdoor components with simple craft materials to  create compositions.

 Who will be involved in activity? 1st-8th grades

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? Zero

 Field Investigation

6.         Activity-Garden as a Classroom-November 2012

 Purpose- We will study and learn that to help our planet it is important that we  replace plants and trees that we use for other purposes. 

 Who will be involved in activity? Both 2nd grade classes.

 How will activity be recorded? Photos

 What is the budget for activity? $50.00