PCIS Greenprint Challenge 2012-13 PLAN

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Cornerstone: Eco-Campus

Recycle/Waste

Schoolwide Recycle

The Environmental Club will spearhead a school-wide recycling program. Recycle receptacles will be placed in each classroom and in central locations throughout the building. The school will participate in the National Recycle Bowl as part of this initiative.

All teachers and students at PCIS will recycle classroom and cafeteria materials.

The environmental club will show the number of pounds recycled on a graph in the hallway. Photographs will be taken periodically to show the students in action.

The money received from the recycled materials will be used to fund any needed recycle receptacles.

The project started October 1st and will be year-round.

 

Cornerstone: Nature
Adventure

Nature Spaces - Reflection and Creativity Outdoors

Outdoor Reflection and Reading

Students will be given the opportunity to read outdoors. This may be at the outdoor classroom area (picnic tables), on
the lawn, or around the flower gardens. Others may be given opportunities to reflect upon their day at these same locations.

Interested teachers and their students will participate.

An outdoor work area will be used for students to read and reflect about their day while enjoying nature.

A PowerPoint presentation will be created with pictures of participating students. Students will journal their experiences.

No budget is needed for this project.

October 1, 2012 will be the start date. It will be ongoing as weather permits.

 

Cornerstone: Health & Fitness

Fitness & Physical Education -
Wellness Plan

FitZone

Time will be set aside each Friday for a school-wide time of Physical Fitness. The PE teacher will be in charge of this
time, and all students, teachers, and administration will become active while listening to a variety of music.

All students and teacher will participate.

Photograph will be taken of participants.

PTO and PE funds will be used for the project.

The project has already begun and will be ongoing.

 

 

Cornerstone: Natural
Classrooms

Stewardship - Wildlife Habitat

Butterfly Garden

A school wildlife habitat is being created to attract native butterflies and other insects. Students will be given opportunities to view the garden and its inhabitants. In the future, this will  allow for participation in the Monarch Watch.

Environmental Club and parent volunteers will participate.

Photographs will be taken of the project.

A grant was won to purchase plants for the garden. Funds from the environmental club and PTO will also be used.

The project has already begun and is ongoing.