When cleaning lockers teachers should place 3 bins in the hallway!
*RECYCLING
*REUSE
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*Garbage
Let's try to limit the amount of garbage!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Locker Clean Out!
Students have been asked to clean out lockers over the next 2 weeks, before the Christmas Break!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Go Green for the Holidays!
Here are some tips for keeping green this holiday season!
1. Be creative with wrapping paper!
Why not use newspaper, the comics or other recycled paper products to do your wrapping? When receiving gifts unwrap the paper carefully so you can use it again. Reuse the wrapping paper or use it for student art projects! You can even use the white side of the paper to create your own new wrapping paper!
2. Using Plates, Cups and Cutlery
Make sure to use real plates, cups and cutlery over the holidays, even those left with cookies for Santa! Remember even though it's easy to clean up after a paper meal it's not that hard to wash some dishes!
3. Gift Bags and Tissue Paper
Similar to wrapping paper, if you receive a present in a gift bag with tissue paper reuse both items! Keep the bag and tissue paper in good condition and you can use it for future gifts!
4. Cards
Instead of using paper cards for the holidays send emails, post messages or send ecards! You can still give someone a present but send them an e-message instead!
5. Meals
Many holidays meals are very large and create a wealth of leftovers. Please use these wisely and not waste food. Make them into creative leftovers for your family to eat for future lunches or dinners. Remember keeping leftovers in reusable containers will keep the food fresh!
6. Travel
Many families do alot more travelling over the holidays. Make a plan with family and friends to carpool to events together or if family lives close enough, walk over! A nice walk home after a big meal is a great feeling!
7. Toys and Presents
Not everyone receives all the gifts they wanted but that doesn't mean we need to throw them out! If you receive gifts you do not want please donate them to charity or to someone you know who may enjoy it.
8. Store-Bought Gifts
Many store-bought gifts come in alot of unnecessary boxes, paper and packaging. If at all possible, avoid this by making your own gifts at home. Gifts such as baked goods, jewellery, pictures, frames, etc. can all be perfect gifts made at home!
9. Lights
Conserve energy by only choosing certain areas to decorate with lights in your home! Using energy-efficient LED lights can also help conserve alot of energy. Don't forget the best way to conserve energy is to remember to turn off the lights in areas of your home that are not in use.
1. Be creative with wrapping paper!
Why not use newspaper, the comics or other recycled paper products to do your wrapping? When receiving gifts unwrap the paper carefully so you can use it again. Reuse the wrapping paper or use it for student art projects! You can even use the white side of the paper to create your own new wrapping paper!
2. Using Plates, Cups and Cutlery
Make sure to use real plates, cups and cutlery over the holidays, even those left with cookies for Santa! Remember even though it's easy to clean up after a paper meal it's not that hard to wash some dishes!
3. Gift Bags and Tissue Paper
Similar to wrapping paper, if you receive a present in a gift bag with tissue paper reuse both items! Keep the bag and tissue paper in good condition and you can use it for future gifts!
4. Cards
Instead of using paper cards for the holidays send emails, post messages or send ecards! You can still give someone a present but send them an e-message instead!
5. Meals
Many holidays meals are very large and create a wealth of leftovers. Please use these wisely and not waste food. Make them into creative leftovers for your family to eat for future lunches or dinners. Remember keeping leftovers in reusable containers will keep the food fresh!
6. Travel
Many families do alot more travelling over the holidays. Make a plan with family and friends to carpool to events together or if family lives close enough, walk over! A nice walk home after a big meal is a great feeling!
7. Toys and Presents
Not everyone receives all the gifts they wanted but that doesn't mean we need to throw them out! If you receive gifts you do not want please donate them to charity or to someone you know who may enjoy it.
8. Store-Bought Gifts
Many store-bought gifts come in alot of unnecessary boxes, paper and packaging. If at all possible, avoid this by making your own gifts at home. Gifts such as baked goods, jewellery, pictures, frames, etc. can all be perfect gifts made at home!
9. Lights
Conserve energy by only choosing certain areas to decorate with lights in your home! Using energy-efficient LED lights can also help conserve alot of energy. Don't forget the best way to conserve energy is to remember to turn off the lights in areas of your home that are not in use.
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