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School Wide Culture

School Events and Fundraising

School events and fundraising

​Indicators

  • School hosts school-wide events virtually (promotes safety/health and conserves resources)

  • School promotes green and healthy practices at on-site events, as permitted (accessible recycling bins, healthy snacks, reusable water bottles, upcycled decorations, etc.)

  • School uses half-page fliers and digital agendas, registrations, etc., to reduce paper use

  • School hosts walk, jump, or dance-a-thons (virtual or in-person) to promote physical fitness

  • Fundraising sales use healthy, sustainable options (healthy foods, reusable/upcycled items, or services/experiences instead of candy, sweets, or other disposable, one-time use items)

  • School holds one or more environmentally focused events (virtual or in-person) – Earth Day, Arbor Day, Water Festival, Migration Festival, Everglades Festival, Virtual Science Fair, “Green” Field Day, etc.

  • Administration and PTA/PTO adopt policy that all school events/fundraisers incorporate green philosophies and practices

  • School has partnered with neighboring schools to develop fundraisers

  • Environmental initiatives are visibly communicated to students, all staff (including FNS, Custodial, Grounds, etc.), guests, vendors and the public

  • Other example(s) of green practices or themes used for school-wide event(s) or fundraiser(s)

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A guide to Walk-a-thons

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School fundraising ideas

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How to organize a fundraising event

Professional development

Professona Development

​Indicators

  • Participate in Green Schools Recognition Program related events such as Expo (Spring), office hours, Q&A sessions, etc.

  • Participate in webinars/workshops on environmental education, ecological literacy, and/or sustainability

  • Participate in webinars/workshops on green & healthy practices/school operations

  • Attend local, state, national conferences (virtual or in-person, as permitted)

  • Administration encourages teachers/staff to participate in green PD opportunities

  • Administration provides PD to support green curriculum/practices at whole school level

  • Teachers/staff implement green PD training/resources in curriculum or school practices

  • Follow OCPS Green on Facebook and Twitter

  • School has sustainability related certifications

  • Other type(s) of professional development, PD implementation, or support

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Harvard Project Zero

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CLEO Institute

Climate Trainings

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Earth Echo Academy

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Project WET Water education for Teachers

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University of Florida PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Administrative policies and planning

Administrative planning Policies

​Indicators

  • Green Team is able to meet occasionally (quarterly at minimum – virtually or in person) to plan & implement green initiatives

  • Green Team is able to meet regularly (every week, month – virtually or in person) to plan & implement green initiatives

  • Green Team and administration work together to identify safe, realistic adjustments to green initiatives this year, while maintaining a commitment to being green

  • School-wide sustainability policies established/promoted by administration (i.e. sustainable purchasing policy that prioritizes reuse instead of new and disposable; purchasing items with higher recycled content, etc.)

  • Provide a survey, suggestion box, or online evaluation for students and staff to allow feedback on your school’s sustainability practices

  • Green School updates are a standing agenda item at student, parent, and staff meetings

  • School planning documents include Green School identity and goals

  • Green initiatives/plans included in school budget for following year

  • Other example(s) of support for green goals/initiatives through school policies and planning

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Whole School Sustainability Framework

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Harvard Green Team Leaders Network

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Green Team Schools "How to start a Green Team"

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Green Schools Alliance Network

for Sustainability Tracking

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National Geographic Storytelling Impoact

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Showcase Student Work during Project-Based Learning 

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Elements of Storytelling Lesson Grades 6-8

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Student Youth Summit Presentation opportunity to share student work with peers

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Future Ready School

Sharing School Success and Student Stories

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School Webmasters

"Why sharing your school's stories adds crucial value to your school"

sharing success and lessons learned

Sharing Success and Lessons Learned

Sharig success and Lessons Learned

​Indicators

  • Green School identity and activities are featured in any of the following: morning announcements, school newsletters, website, letterhead, and/or campus signage

  • Students, teachers, and/or staff share green success & lessons learned in social media, articles, presentations, community events, or conferences

  • School has sought opportunities to mentor/be mentored by other Green Schools

  • School mission statement reflects commitment to environmental stewardship & sustainability

    School has collaborated with other schools to share success

  • Other example(s) of sharing green success or lessons learned

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National Geographic Storytelling Impoact

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Showcase Student Work during Project-Based Learning 

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Elements of Storytelling Lesson Grades 6-8

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Student Youth Summit Presentation opportunity to share student work with peers

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Future Ready School

Sharing School Success and Student Stories

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School Webmasters

"Why sharing your school's stories adds crucial value to your school"

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