Greenprint Challenge - Schuylerville Central Schoo

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SCHUYLERVILLE
GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL PROJECT

GREENPRINT
PROPOSAL 2014-2015

Greenprint for Natural Classrooms

1. Project Name: Peace Tree Planting in Outdoor Classroom

1. 2.   Project Goal:
   Schuylerville School District’s 4^th grade students will plant a
   White Pine “Peace Tree” in the Outdoor Classroom. This will integrate the
   modules of their Native American curriculum into their anti-bullying promises.
   Like the Iroquois Nation did when creating the Confederacy, they will place
   their weapons of war (bullying phrases and actions) in the ground as a reminder
   of the past and to teach that such actions not be repeated. After placing the
   bullying phrases into the ground they will plant a Tree of Peace on top of
   them. The tree is intended to be a symbol of peace for the entire Schuylerville
   community and will beautify the Outdoor Classroom.
2. 3.   Who’s Involved:
   This project will involve 4^th grade students and teachers, with
   support from the Green Ribbon School Project volunteers. The School’s
   administrators will also be invited.
3. 4.   Recording Documentation: The
   planting of the Peace Tree will be recorded through photographs and student
   observations, and shared on the school district website.  (Please note: Schuylerville GRS activities
   are also posted on the Schuylerville Green Ribbon School Project Facebook
   Page.)
4. 5.   Budget:
   The budget for this activity is projected at approximately $150, provided by
   the GRS Project monies as well as an Elementary Building Leadership Team Grant
   (from teachers representing each grade and including parent representatives.)
5. 6.   Dates:   October 2014

Greenprint for Eco-Campus

1. 1.  Project Name: Water Bubblers
2. 2.  Project Goal: Install water bottle refilling stations at the
   current water bubblers at the Elementary, Middle, and High School. The purpose
   of this activity is to reduce the use of disposable
   water bottles and reinforce the use of reusable ones. 
3. 3.  Who’s Involved: This event will involve K-12^th grade
   students in fundraising and eventually will impact all as they have it
   available throughout the school day.  The
   District Director of Facilities and GRS volunteers will oversee and manage this
   activity.
4. 4.  Recording Documentation: This major project will be documented in
   photos related to fundraising activities and during installation, and its
   impact will be measured by the counter included in the new filling station
   (equates water bottles refilled with plastic water bottles NOT used/added to
   post-consumer stream). (Please note: Schuylerville GRS activities are also
   posted on the Schuylerville Green Ribbon School Project Facebook Page.)
5. 5.  Budget:  The budget for this activity is $3000 for the cost of three water bubblers, and
   will be partially paid for using a gift from a Schuylerville District parent in
   honor of her late husband who was a night custodian at the school. The gift
   will be matched using funds raised at a school community 5k walk/jog in his
   honor. (See Greenprint for Health and Fitness.)
6. 6.  Dates:  Funds raised October 2014-March 2015,
   installation in Spring/Summer 2015

Greenprint for Nature Adventure

1. 1.  Project Name: Schoolyard Bingo
2. 2.  Project Goal: Create a set of nature bingo cards that reflect
   flora and fauna in the Schuylerville Schools’ Schoolyard and nearby Hudson
   Crossing Park. The Nature Bingo Cards will be a set of 10 laminated cards, one
   set per season, and will include an Answer Key with identification information
   and fast facts. Hudson Crossing Park staff have volunteered to create the cards
   using an online tool, BingoCardMaker by Greer Pedoe. They will be made available to borrow
   through the school library as well as the Schuylerville Public Library.
   Teachers/classes of younger students and families will be invited to sign out
   the Nature Bingo Cards to explore their schoolyard and Hudson Crossing Park.
   They will also be available for download from the Schuylerville Green Ribbon
   School Project Facebook page and on the Hudson Crossing Park website.
3. 3.  Who’s Involved: High School Environmental Club, High School
   Photography Club, the Middle School Green Team, and elementary students and
   families will create and use the bingo cards with the assistance of teachers,
   school librarians, and Hudson Crossing Park volunteers.
4. 4.  Recording Documentation: The bingo cards will be the
   documentation, and they will be posted on the website and Facebook page.
5. 5. Budget:  1 set of 10 cards, Schoolyard; 1 set of 10 cards, Hudson Crossing Park-
   Printing and laminating $75
6. 6.  Dates:  Winter or Spring, 2015. One seasonal set will be created in 2014-2015, with others to
   follow in coming years.

Greenprint for Health and Fitness

1. 1.  Project Name: Be Rich! 5K Fun Run/Walk
2. 2.  Project Goal: Schuylerville Central School District’s students,
   families, staff and community members will participate in a 5K fun run/walk in
   honor of former night custodian, Rich Eglin. The purpose of this activity is to
   encourage physical activity and to remember a vital member of our community who
   remains a source of inspiration for the Schuylerville GRS Project. (Mr. Eglin
   actively supported recycling and reducing waste, and donations will be accepted
   at the event to help fund the installation of water-bottle filling stations in
   the schools, promoting the use of reuseable water bottles. This ties the event
   to Mr. Eglin’s legacy, and to America Recycles Day, happening the day after.)
3. 3.  Who’s Involved: The Schuylerville Green Ribbon School Project Team and
   members of the SCS District (students, teachers, administration, and community
   members) will be involved.
4. 4.  Recording Documentation: The event will be documented with
   photographs. (Please note: all of GRS activities are also posted on the
   Schuylerville Green Ribbon School Project Facebook Page.)
5. 5.  Budget: The budget for this challenge is $150 for promotional materials and prizes for
   participation.
6. 6.  Dates:  The Be Rich! 5k Fun Run/Walk will take place on November 14, 2014 in advance of
   America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014.