Project Title: Greenprint Challenge - Highland Park Elementary
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| Cornerstone: ECO-CAMPUS | Category: Recycling |
| We will promote recycling awareness with the following activities: | |
| We will organize a jack-o-lantern composting event at the school after Halloween | |
| Send out information via the weekly electronic newsletter (for parents) and Monday Morning Announcements (for students) and create posters to encourage the use of recycling bins at school. | |
| Set up recycling bins for 5 recycling programs through Terracycle (Toms of Maine toothpaste, ink cartridges, Beauty & Personal Care items, used writing utensils, Elmer’s glue), as well as battery recycling through the City of Austin. | |
| Offer electronic waste pick up at the school for parents and staff to recycle e-waste such as computers, keyboards, monitors, cell phones. | |
| Sponsor 2 special 'styrofoam recycling weeks' which we will advertise several months in advance to remind people to start saving their styrofoam. | |
| Provide recycling at after-school events (like Fall Fitness Festival, Halloween HOOT, etc) | |
| The purpose of these activities is to reduce waste and to promote recycling both at school and home. | |
| Students, staff, parents, and the PTA will all be involved in Highland Park recycling. | |
| We will post photos of our recycle bins and recycling drives, and upload copies of our electronic newsletter with Green Tips | |
| No budget will be necessary for this project. | |
| Cornerstone: ECO-CAMPUS | Category: Water |
| Our school has water fountains, but no easy way for kids to refill their water bottles. We want to retrofit at least 1 water fountain with a 'water bottle filling station' | |
| The kids will help with water-awareness fundraising | |
| Budget: we estimate $1200. Our PTA will match whatever we raise. | |
| Cornerstone: NATURE ADVENTURE | Category: Exploration and Play |
| We will restore the Perry Park interpretive nature trails by clearing brush, putting down more wood chips, marking invasive species for removal, planting native plants. | |
| The purpose of the activity is to create an outdoor, educational, green space where students can learn about plants and nature. | |
| Highland Park students and parent volunteers, and the PTA will all take part in the restoration project. | |
| We will photograph the area before and after the restoration and video the completed project to give a better overview of the restored outdoor facility. | |
| Trail maintenance will begin with a Service Project in Nov 2013-- in conjunction with the Austin Parks Dept. | |
| No budget necessary - Austin Parks will supply all the materials | |
| Cornerstone: HEALTH & FITNESS | Category: Fitness & Physical Education |
| Scotties Fall Fitness Festival (2nd annual) | |
| The purpose of the activity is to promote increased physical activity and also to raise awareness of Diabetes. | |
| We will encourage students to participate in the Fall Fitness Festival by sending home flyers and posting signs around school. | |
| Highland Park students, parents, and the PTA will be involved in this event. | |
| We will video participants at the Fall Fitness Festival. | |
| The budget will be $30 for flyers. T-shirts and water will be donated. | |
| Fall Fitness Festival occurred in Nov 2013 | |
| Cornerstone: HEALTH & FITNESS | Category: Fitness & Physical Education |
| Marathon Kids | |
| Our students (Kinder - 5th grade) have the "run the track" (walk or run 1/4 mile) on a daily basis. | |
| In addition to scheduled PE class, and daily recess time, Physical activity like running (versus just playing on the playground) builds muscle and stamina. | |
| Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade all participate in pre-lunch recess. | |
| This activity is recorded on our school master schedule and will be photographed. | |
| There is no budget required for this activity. | |
| Running the track occurs throughout the school year, Aug. 2012 – June 2013, weather and ozone status permitting. | |
| Cornerstone: NATURAL CLASSROOMS | Category: Stewardship |
| Highland Park Earth Week Celebration | |
| We will promote Earth friendly activities throughout the week such as: | |
| Display reminders in the cafeteria about ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. | |
| Promote a Bike & Walk To School day to reduce use of fossil fuels | |
| Encourage each class to adopt an earth week project. Examples include school grounds clean up, plant a tree, learn how to make recycled paper, make bird houses, or a lesson plan covering The Lorax. | |
| The purpose of the activity is to empower students to become environmental stewards within the context of their own lives. | |
| Highland Park students, parents, staff, and the PTA will be involved in this event. | |
| We will photograph/video weekly events and class projects. | |
| The budget will be $10 for paper and supplies to promote the event. | |
| Earth Week will occur April 2014 | |
| Cornerstone: NATURAL CLASSROOMS | Category: Stewardship |
| Earth friendly tips and facts will be read by the students each week as part of the morning announcements. | |
| The purpose of the announcements is to encourage students and faculty to be earth friendly by relaying tips and facts about recycling, water conservation, and energy use. | |
| All students and staff members will watch the morning announcements. | |
| The activity will be recorded through photographs and documenting announcements read. | |
| The announcements will begin August 2012, and will continue throughout the school year. | |
| This includes raising awareness of a new campaign to get kids and their families to Walk Over On Fridays (WOOF) | |
| Budget: $50 to buy a WOOF banner to leave hanging at the school to remind kids to Walk Over On Friday | |
| Greenprint | Category: Leadership |
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