Boomerang Lunch Program

Hey LKS,

Do you remember the Boomerang Lunch Program from last year??? Well, we are asking all of you to participate once again in this successful program to help reduce waste. Are you up for the challenge???

Here is a little reminder of the Boomerang Lunch Program.
“Boomerang” lunches are those that consist of absolutely 0% garbage! Yes, 0%!
Every piece of the student's lunch that is not consumed is to be returned home. This includes any leftover food, containers, recyclables, and even garbage.

The purpose of the “Boomerang Lunch Program” is to increase awareness in our students as to the amount of waste generated in one day’s lunch. Furthermore the program will encourage and enforce the use of reusable containers and eradicate disposable ones, thus helping to do our part in reducing the amount of garbage produced in our school.

What can I include in my “Boomerang” lunch?
☺Reusable lunch bag or box
☺Reusable containers for packing food (no foil, plastic wrap/plastic bags)
☺Reusable drink containers (thermos or reusable bottle)
☺Non-disposable cutlery and cloth napkin

Thank you and we appreciate your support,

Eco Warriors

2010/2011 Eco Warriors Have Arrived!!!

The Eco Warriors would like to invite everyone to join in on their first initiative of the year - Let the Sunlight In!

Starting on Monday, November 8th, students will be making an announcement after lunch (accompanied by some "sunny" music) reminding classes to turn off their lights for an hour and let the sunshine in. Students from the Eco Warriors group will then come around and help colour in some tracking charts (these charts will then be placed in our Eco Binder). Eventually, we hope that the Eco Warriors can encourage some of the younger students to learn to colour these charts in on their own. We hope that everyone can help us save electricity by letting some sunshine in!!

Also, a reminder to everyone of our Walking Wednesday program - Please encourage students to walk to school instead of using a car. Nov. 10th will be the first walking Wednesday and after this, it will be the first Wednesday of every month (Dec. 1, Jan.5, Feb.2, Mar.2, Apr.6, May 4, June 1).

Spring Fest Goes Green....

We are happy to announce we will be selling our

"L.K.S." Reusable Stainless Water Bottles at SpringFest! 

Stop by our table and pick one up for $10- 

The proceeds go to our "Seeds of Hope" Club as they work towards their goal of Building A School in Africa! We applaud their efforts!

Thanks for your support!

Eco Warriors' & Seeds of Hope 

Reusable Stainless L.K.S. Water Bottles

L.K.S. Water Bottles Have Arrived! 

Students who pre-ordered the reusable stainless water bottles will be able to pay & pick them up next week on Mon. May 10th  and Tues. May 11th.

A table will be set up outside Mrs. Adair's Classroom from 8:30 - 8:45 in the morning & from 3:30 - 3:45 after school on both of these days.

We thank you for your contribution to the environment and to helping our "Seeds of Hope" group work towards their goal of building a school in Africa.

Ms. Perry & Mrs. Adair 

Springfest Auction Guide Goes Green

SPRINGFEST SILENT AUCTION BLOG NOW ONLINE!!

Dear LKS Parents,

We are very excited to announce that the Springfest Silent Auction catalogue is now online. 

An LKS first! This is a huge accomplishment as we strive to have a greener Springfest while still properly informing guests of items in the upcoming auction

SpringFest Auction Goes Green!!! Click here to view their BLOG!

There are currently more than 300 items listed in the Silent Auction Categories. These items will be available for bidding at Springfest, Saturday May 15th between 10 am and 1:15 pm. All of these items have been generously donated by businesses, parents, students and residents of our community. Each item has a number assigned to it which will coincide with the number on the bid sheet at the auction. 

We will continue to update the blog as more items come in so please check back often. Please remember that 100% of the proceeds from this auction will go directly back to our school so please come out and bid generously!

We are so excited to see the many initiatives to GO GREEN this Springfest! 

Gr. 8's host a photo exhibition with an environmental focus!

Yesterday the Grade 8's, and Mr. Blais's Grade 1 students put together a Photo Exhibition in the gym - the focus of their work was the Environment!  If you had a chance to drop by - you know they did a wonderful job. I was really impressed with all of the work presented! 

Living Green ~ Presented By The Eco Warriors'

Confused about recycling?

Confused about recycling? Online tool can help - thestar.com

EArth Week Activities Set to Hit L.K.S. ~ Earth Week Apr. 19th - Apr. 23

EARTH WEEK ACTIVITIES @ L.K.S.

Cork & Battery Collection Continues in Main Office Until Friday April 23

- Walk, Bike, or Scooter to School

- Pack a Litterless Lunch

Monday April 19 (Day 3~Instrumental)

     GREEN DAY: Wear Green to our Earth Week Kick Off Assembly 9:00 am

     LET'S PLANT!: Kindergarten & Grade 1s will be planting in their classrooms throughout the week.

Tuesday April 20 (Day 4)

     ENERGY CONSERVATION: How can you and your classmates save Energy today? Power Down your class for part of the day!

     ECO-SYSTEMS JENGA: Grade 3s (Ross, Shklar)

Wednesday April 21 (Day 5~Instrumental)

     WALKING WEDNESDAY! (Class Challenges)

     ECO-SYSTEMS JENGA: Grade 4s (AM: Taylor, Gibson, PM: Littlejohn)

     ENDANGERED SPECIES PRESENTATION 

(Grade 2s: 2 PM Sessions in Gym - Stage  side)

Thursday April 22 (Day 1) EARTH DAY

     ENERGY CONSERVATION: How can you and your classmates save Energy today? Power Down your class for part of the day!

     Bugs Without Borders Presentation (Grades 5-8)

     ECO-SYSTEMS JENGA: Grade 3s (Zappi, Adair)

    

Friday April 23 (Day 2~Instrumental)

     LKS YARD CLEAN UP: 9:00 - 9:30 am

     YOUTH DAY AT GREEN LIVING SHOW ( Intermediate Eco Warriors)

Saturday April 24

     HUMBER RIVER COMMUNITY CLEAN UP (9:00-11:00 am at Humber River South of Dundas--Bring your Own Bag, Gloves & Water--Snacks Provided

Eco Warriors Lunch Rehearsals - Tomorrow & Thursday

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow at lunch, the Primary Eco Warriors (and the Grade 1/2 classes) will have a rehearsal to practice the Earth Day song in Miss. Buksner's room. Please make sure you send your child to school with their lunch. We will also have a "dress rehearsal" on Thursday at lunch. Please have your child wear blue jeans and a green shirt to school on Thursday and for the assembly on Monday.

Thanks!

Miss. Buksner :)

L.K.S. Gears Up For Earth Week!

Earth Week April 19th ~ April 23rd! Details coming soon.......
Kick Off Assembly ~ 
Mon. Apr. 19th @ 9 a.m.

Set eco-friendly challenges for the family - thestar.com

Interesting and inspiring read!

4:30-5:30 p.m.: Set eco-friendly challenges for the family - thestar.com

Go Green tips

Go Green tips - thestar.com

Earth Hour 2010 ~ Join Together to make a difference!

WWF - Earth Hour 2010 Canada

Click here to visit WWF Canada, there is great information for you with regards to Earth Hour and other WWF initiatives!

WWF - Earth Hour 2010 Canada

Here are 23 ideas to make every Earth Hour count - thestar.com

Here are 23 ideas to make every Earth Hour count - thestar.com

L.K.S. Gets Ready for Earth Hour

On Saturday March 27th the whole world will join together to celebrate EARTH HOUR!
How will you and your family participate in Earth Hour?
At L.K.S. we will be turning off the lights on Friday March 26th for the whole afternoon ~ we are doing our part to help conserve energy!

Our hope is that everyone will participate on Sat. March 27th @ 8:30 pm ~ Turn Off Your Lights!

Check out the February 2010 Eco Schools Newsletter

Read our TDSB Eco Schools Newsletter ~ keep up with what is happening with Eco Schools

February Eco Schools Newsletter

L.K.S. Gets Set to Sell Reusable Water Bottles ~ for 2 good reasons!

Click Here to Order Your L.K.S. Water Bottle!

Eco Warriors' have teamed up with the our Seeds of Hope Club for 2 very good reasons!
#1 - reusable water bottles (reducing of use of the plastic water bottle)
#2 - helping to build a school in Africa!


The Seeds of Hope Club is working very hard with a variety of initiatives to work towards building a school in Africa. The profits from this initiative will go directly their fund!


We are working together to promote these 2 very important global issues.


Please support our efforts by clicking on the link and pre-ordering a special edition L.K.S. water bottle.


Eco Warriors' & Seeds of Hope

Green Up Your Valentine's Day!

So we know that with Valentine's Day comes many presents, candies, flowers and chocolates and with these things come alot of garbage!

At today's February Eco Warriors meeting the Primary students created some tips to make your Valentine's Day more green!

Tip #1: Reuse Envelopes

When sending cards to others don't put their name on the front so that they may reuse the envelope with another card at a later date.

Tip #2: Candy Wrapper Art

Use all the individual candy wrappers to make a fun and colourful collage or other art project! Multiple candy wrappers can also be glued or taped together to make your very own Valentine wrapping paper!

Tip #3: Reuse Wrapping Paper and Bags

Carefully unwrap presents to keep wrapping paper from tearing so it can be used again. Tissue paper and gift bags can also be reused!

Tip #4: Reuse Chocolate Boxes

Use boxes from chocolates for art projects or to decorate to keep special things in!

Tip #5: Compost or Dry Flowers

Instead of throwing out flowers in the garbage once they die try composting them or if you really like them dry them out and press them to keep!

Tip #6: Reuse Cards

When you receive a card reuse the pictures or front cover of the cards for other purposes. At least you reuse about half the card!

Tip #7: E-Valentines

Just like ecards, e-valentines can be sent instead of paper cards that way there is no waste or recycling!

See if you can use some of these tips this Valentine's Day - Go green!!

Middle School Eco Conference - Thursday Jan 21, 2010!

Visit the Earth Ranger Centre by clicking here....


Mr. McLean, Ms. Perry and 10 Grade Seven Students' will be attending the Middle School Eco Conference on Thursday Jan. 21st, 2010. 


The EcoSchools Middle School Conference aims to channel students’ idealism and build their skills and knowledge to organize green initiatives in their schools. This year’s conference takes place at the Earth Rangers Centre where students will have a chance to see for themselves how amazing a “green building” is and how it works.
Awakening students’ creative thinking shapes our program. Activities include a playful systems thinking exercise; a fresh look at assessing and reporting on school waste; and new ideas for developing engaging campaigns. Earth Rangers staff will also present a lively interactive session that will stimulate students’ connection to nature. Time for teams to begin planning next steps for starting or improving their EcoSchools program is built into the day.
We will be sure to write about our day!