Palm Beach County’s GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAM WORKSHOP GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAM WORKSHOP.

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Palm Beach County’s GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAM WORKSHOP GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAM WORKSHOP

What is the Green Schools Recognition Program? An Initiative of Pine Jog Environmental Education Center/College of Education/FAU in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and the Palm Beach County School District. The initiative aims to encourage schools by recognizing their efforts toward “going green”.

All public and private K-12 Palm Beach County Schools. Recognition will be given to Green Schools of Promise; Green Schools of Quality; and Green Schools of Excellence. These recognition levels illustrate that “going green” is a journey; and that schools should be acknowledged for their efforts along the way. Who is eligible?

What are the Green School Criteria? A Rubric for Going Green School Grounds Enhancement School Sustainability Curriculum Integration Community Involvement Administrative Support Innovation

School Grounds Enhancement Planting butterfly gardens Schoolwide Campus Clean-up Art in the park - using courtyard for an outdoor art learning experience School Gardening

School Sustainability Low-flush toiletsCafeteria bins for recyclables Students collect energy use data Recycle bins all around campus

Curriculum Integration Science, Nature and Art Integration Reading and Writing Inspired by Nature Learning through real world experiences

Community Involvement Bringing in Guest Speakers Donating Produce to Local Food Bank

Administrative Support Teachers participate in environmental education training. Principal Barch provides students with information on hydroponics Teachers attend annual Learn Green Conference & Expo School brochures explain to parents and visitors about being a Green School garden

What are the Green School Criteria? A Rubric for Going Green Green School of Promise = points Green School of Quality = points Green School of Excellence = points

What are the rewards of being recognized as a Green School? The “Top” Green Schools receive cash awards The “top” Green Schools in 2011 received cash awards totaling $6,800. Forty nine schools were invited to a special recognition luncheon at the Community Foundation. All participating schools are now eligible to apply for Green Seed Money in Schools received recognition on the Palm Beach County Green Schools website, in local media, and by the Palm Beach County School Board. Schools received Green School certificates, banners, window decals, and logos for their own website, letterhead, etc.

2011 Class of Green Schools

Congratulations! 2011 Green Schools of Excellence Bak Middle School of The Arts Clifford O. Taylor/ Kirklane Elementary Jupiter Community High Jupiter Farms Elementary Jupiter Middle School of Technology Morikami Park Elementary Palm Beach Day Academy Pine Jog Elementary Roosevelt Community Middle S.D. Spady Elementary St. Andrew's School St. Mark Catholic School 2011 Green Schools of Quality Berkshire ElementarySaint Ann Catholic School Cardinal Newman HighTimber Trace Elementary Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elem Unity School Elbridge Gale ElementaryWellington High School Forest Park ElementaryWest Gate Elementary Grassy Waters Elementary Greenacres Elementary J. C. Mitchell Elementary Jerry Thomas Elementary Juno Beach Preparatory Light House Elementary Marsh Pointe Elementary Northboro Elementary Palm Springs Middle Plumosa School of the Arts Poinciana Elementary 2011 Green Schools of Promise Academy for Positive Learning Beacon Cove Intermediate Boca Raton Elementary Calusa Elementary Cholee Lake Elementary Citrus Cove Elementary Crestwood Middle Diamond View Elementary Hagen Road Elementary Hammock Pointe Elementary Hillel Day School Loggers’ Run Middle Palm Beach Gardens Elementary Royal Palm School Sandpiper Shores Elementary Wellington Landings Community Middle 2011 Green Schools of Quality Berkshire ElementarySt. Ann Catholic School Cardinal Newman HighTimber Trace Elem Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elem Unity School Elbridge Gale ElementaryWellington High School Forest Park ElementaryWest Gate Elementary Grassy Waters Elementary Greenacres Elementary J. C. Mitchell Elementary Jerry Thomas Elementary Juno Beach Preparatory Light House Elementary Marsh Pointe Elementary Northboro Elementary Palm Springs Middle Plumosa School of the Arts Poinciana Elementary

How do we apply? Attend a Green School Workshop. Complete an Application: to be eligible for Green School Recognition, your school must demonstrate how it has addressed at least one indicator from each category. A narrative summary and supplemental documentation is required for each indicator accomplished. Applications must be received by March 5,

Application and Announcement Timeline February 2012 – Judges Workshop March 5, 2012 – Applications Deadline March 12, Application packets are distributed to each judge. March 26, Results from all judges received by Pine Jog. March 30, Results of judging reviewed by the steering committee. April 3, Recognition announced to schools. April 30, 2012 – Awards Ceremony

Questions? Visit our website at For more information, contact Karen Aubry, or Susan Toth,