Stephanie Schleicher,  Chairperson, WLS KOG   

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WLS Keen on Green strives to maintain environmental stewardship by recycling, reusing, and reducing waste.  The program includes recycling plastic and aluminum beverage containers, batteries, used cell phones, and paper.  Students are encouraged to reuse their personal beverage bottles weekly instead of generating more trash.  In addition, our KinderGarden has added beauty and learning opportunities for sustainable native plants as well as grow vegetables and fruit that will be later donated to the LA Food Pantry.  Volunteers are needed to expand this program so if you are interested, please contact Stephanie Schleicher, Chairperson, KOG.

Simple steps you and your family can take to reduce waste and energy usage regardless of your political position or level of environmental concern.  Perhaps you want to learn more about how to improve being a steward of the environment, the principles behind environmental conservation, how to reduce energy consumption and clutter, or more about current legislation, political activism, and volunteer opportunities. 

Explore these websites for more information regarding the environment, legislation, ways you can continue to support and educate your family.

http://www.ladwp.com/library/statichtml/homepage_greenla.html

http://lacity.org/ForResidents/EnvironmentRecycling/index.htm

http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/

http://www.epa.gov

http://www.earthjustice.org/

http://earth911.com

http://healthebay.org

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

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Congratulations to 4A for the most points in May but our overall winner is K2 in first place, our KOG Superstar Recyclers!  2A students recycled and reused to accrue an amazing 4,035 points for their class.  A close second place goes to 2A (3,651 points), and 3^rd place to 4A (2,964 points)!  However, together our WLS
 Jr K-5^th Grades collected 22,279 points.  I am so proud of our students for all their recycling and effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle. 

The grand prize of a WEEK OF FREE DRESS goes to K2 but you should all be proud of your work to support the WLS Keen on Green Program! 

Look for the Keen on Green Information Table at the Carnival where you can learn more about our program.  We will have additional receptacles available to recycle the Silent Auction Catalogs and aluminum cans/plastic water bottles. 

Thank you WLS families and teachers !   Stephanie Schleicher, KOG Chairperson

 

Cell Phone Drive

After the holidays….How many of you have new cell phones to replace your old cell phones?  WLS KOG is sponsoring a cell phone collection drive to properly dispose of unused cell phones and raise additional funds for our school projects.  Many of us have several old cell phones around the house that should not go in the trash!  Instead, it is recommended that you remove your SIM card or clear your personal records using the following website prior to donation:
 

http://www.recellular.com/recycling/data_eraser/

Bring your inactive cell phone to the school office and deposit it in the labeled receptacles.  There are additional receptacles for accessories that we will dispose of at:
 

http://www.lacity.org/san/solid_resources/pdfs/safe-htp-flyer_english.pdf

Recycling your cell phone ensures that your e-waste is properly disposed of and earns additional funds for our school.

Thank you for your support in WLS Keen on Green!

Stephanie Schleicher, Chairperson, KOG

The WLS "I'm in" to being green PLEDGE

●  I'm in because I care about our planet and its ability to sustain life for future
    generations.

●  I'm in to support clean energy and green alternatives.

●  I'm in to practice ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

●  I'm in to visualize positive change for our planet and our communities, and to
     share that vision with everyone I meet

●  I'm in to lead global community by example through my own thoughtful actions.

●  I'm in to being a good steward of God, and to love and care for all His creations.

YES, I'm In    to print pledge click here

Adapted from the GreenUnitedStates.com pledge

WLS is committed to reducing school paper usage, phasing in electronic communication through our "E-Envelope" on our wlcs.org website.  In addition, our campus recycling program currently accepts plastic, aluminum, batteries, and ink cartridges.  We are working toward expanding the program include a cardboard and paper products as well.

The support energy conservation, families receive hours for carpooling, walking, or riding their bikes to school.

To encourage "green scholarship," information is distributed regularly for: community recycling centers for households waste, water and energy efficiency tips, green consumption, and ideas to embrace the preservation of natural resources and sustainable energy resources.

     10 Green Tips

     1. Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
     2. Turn down the hot water heater to 130º F.
     3. Turn down the thermostat 3º in the winter and up 3º in the summer.
     4. Purchase Energy Star™ labeled appliances.
     5. Wash and rinse laundry and dishes in cold water.
     6. Check your car tires for proper air pressure to maximize mileage.
     7. Buy locally produced meats, and produce.
     8. Drink water from reusable glassware whenever possible.
     9. Walk, bike, and carpool to school and work.
   10. Reduce unwanted junk mail by getting off mailing lists.
    

    To print this information click on this link  Keen On Green Brochure

    Thank you for your continued efforts to make WLS a more responsible, innovative, and contributing school and community.  


    The WLS Green Team