Author Archives: Jenna Shea

America Recycles Day!

Leading up to America Recycles Day on November 15, SPARK classes participated in the Georgia Read for Recycling Week and the SPARK Recycles Challenge! Georgia Reading for Recycling Week! Throughout the week of November 8-15, SPARK students participated in Georgia’s “Reading for Recycling” week (sponsored by the Georgia Recycling Coalition). Any student that turned in a readingContinue reading “America Recycles Day!”

Compost Update: November 10

We are now 4 weeks into our composting program at Springdale Park. So far, we have diverted 160 lbs of green waste from Georgia landfills! SPARK students (and teachers and custodial staff) are doing a great job adjusting to the new routines of sorting their trash in the cafeteria, reducing the waste they are contributing toContinue reading “Compost Update: November 10”

Dragons on the Move

“Dragons on the Move” is a parent-led, free Fun Run training program for SPARK students to prepare for our November 14th Fun Run. They meet every Tuesday and Friday morning at 7:15 in the astro-turf courtyard in the weeks leading up to the Fun Run. Thank you so much to parent, Sara Zeigler, for leadingContinue reading “Dragons on the Move”

SPARK Students Live on CBS46!

Today, Springdale Park students had the opportunity to be on live TV on “Atlanta Unplugged.” The segment focused on the Captain Planet Foundation helping Georgia students get hands on in gardening lessons. Drew Gossett, Sophia Vempala, and Anita Williams spoke about their experiences in their garden and kitchen lessons as Chef Linton Hopkins demonstrated a delicious meal using gardenContinue reading “SPARK Students Live on CBS46!”