Environmental Education
Knowledge is the Key
for Change
EE Week
Environmental education connects us to the world around us and raises awareness of issues impacting the environment. Through EE, we can learn what actions we can take to improve and sustain our environment.
Each year, we hold an EE week that consists of special presentations, activities, and community service projects. Students experience an immersion program in environmental education with presentations that range from animal habitats to watershed studies and local fauna.
Benefits of Environmental Education
Hands-on, interactive projects heighten imagination and enthusiasm for learning in all subjects
Connections beyond the classroom - students are able to apply their learning in the real world
As students research and investigate environmental issues, they are enhancing their critical and creative thinking skills
Promotes understanding and tolerance of different cultures and points of view by understanding all sides to an issue
Outdoor learning centers or bringing nature inside integrates state and national core learning standards through interdisciplinary learning
Exposing children to the outdoors fosters appreciation and respect for nature and the environment
Encourages healthy lifestyles by promoting good nutrition, activity and exercise, and spending time in nature
Promotes a sense of place and connection as students reach out to their community for ways to help
Teaches responsibility - students realize how their decisions affect the environment and they understand the steps to reduce their impact
Promotes student leadership - students are empowered with the knowledge to share their voice and make a difference
Green Council
Our Green Council is a group of dedicated teachers and students who serve as the ambassadors of our environment at the school, working to bring awareness about the importance of caring for our planet. Through various initiatives and educational programs, they actively teach our students and staff about sustainable practices, waste reduction, and the preservation of natural resources. By organizing tree planting events, recycling drives, and eco-friendly campaigns, the Green Council helps to build a sense of environmental consciousness and responsibility among our school community. Their efforts inspire everyone to play an active role in protecting and nurturing our planet for future generations.
Hands to Work
For just about 10 minutes at the end of each day, all students participate in Hands to Work. This cleaning tradition is a school community service time, in which students focus on one area of the school to improve it. At the end of each day, our students take some time to clean their classrooms, common areas, and outdoors.
Helping to tidy their learning spaces promotes the students’ understanding of life skills and gives them a sense of personal responsibility. The kids like to take care of their areas, and this relaxed time gives them the opportunity to work together and engage with one another.
