Project Title: Greenprint - Highland Park Elementary
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| Cornerstone: ECO-CAMPUS |
| We will promote recycling awareness with the following activities: |
| Continue our organize a jack-o-lantern composting event at the school after Halloween |
| Continue to 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. |
| Continue our specialty 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. |
| Continue to 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 |
| We plan to order "No Idling" signs and try to educate drivers at end of school pickup to turn off their engines |
| The kids will help with awareness |
| Budget: we estimate $400. Our PTA will match whatever we raise. |
| Cornerstone: NATURE ADVENTURE |
| 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 2014-- in conjunction with the Austin Parks Dept. |
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No budget necessary - Austin Parks will supply all the materials |
| Cornerstone: HEALTH & FITNESS |
| Scottie Strong Fun Run |
| The purpose of the activity is to promote increased physical activity and also as a school fundraiser to pay for extra teachers |
| We will encourage students to participate in Fun Run 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 will be donated. |
| Cornerstone: HEALTH & FITNESS |
| 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. 2014 – June 2015, weather and ozone status permitting. |
| Cornerstone: NATURAL CLASSROOMS |
| 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 $50 for paper and supplies to promote the event. |
| Earth Week will occur April 2015 |
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