Summer mailing reduced and placed on Web (supply lists, reading lists, course of studies)
Discontinuation of daily printing TIP sheet by using Infinite Campus
Communicate via website instead of paper (morning announcements, morning announcements archives, e-messaging for important messages)
The PTSA communicates with parents via the Weekly e-newsletter instead of through paper communications.
Going Green - Students:
Students generated projects educating other students on recycling and other environmentally responsible behaviors
Students launched the bottle cap collection to be recycled by Aveda. They created containers and informational posters for the cafeteria
Recycling program (5 cent refundable deposit, capri sun pouches, milk and bottle caps, non-refundable bottles/cans)
During the industrial revolution unit, students write about the benefits of recycling and reducing. They also read poems about it. They research and name specific things that Americans are doing to fight the environmental problems that result from industry (over producing too many goods, consumerism and pollution)
Going Green - Faculty:
Post assignments and handouts on website
Using back of handouts (for checking for understanding) instead of another piece of paper
Using the Smart Board in an interactive fashion, alleviating the use of handouts
Use of email to communicate internally
Encourage use of reusable water bottles
Encourage and increase lesson plans completed electronically
Recycling boxes in classrooms and hallways
Educating students within their content area about being environmentally responsible
Going Green - PTSA & Community:
Community Service Club, Parent volunteers and students maintain an organic farm and garden with composting
Eagle Scout Project - plant trees and greenery
Imagine It Program - recycling toner, recycling cell phones, small electronics
Purchased recycling containers shaped like a bottle (used in halls, cafeteria)
