Thank you to Yvonne Douglas of the APS Facilities Department for sending the Waste Pro Recycling truck out to visit our school! The classes that correctly sorted their trash for the SPARK Recycles Challenge last week were invited to come see the truck. Students learned about where their recyclables go after they put them in their classroom recyclingContinue reading “Waste Pro Recycling Truck Visits SPARK!”
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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!”
Throwback: 1 Year Ago Today
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”
Georgia Gives Day!
November 13 is Georgia Gives Day! On the week leading up to Georgia Gives Day (Monday, November 10 – Thursday, November 13) SPARK students are encouraged to bring cash or coins to donate to the organization of their choice. This year at SPARK, students will be able to give back to any of ten chosen organizationsContinue reading “Georgia Gives Day!”
Project for a Day 2014
Project for a Day is an opportunity for volunteers to invest in our children’s future by spending a day in an Atlanta Public Schools school working with students on an experiential learning project. This event is hosted by the Atlanta Partners for Education – a joint venture between the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Public Schools.Continue reading “Project for a Day 2014”
2014 Great Pumpkin Chuck!
On Monday, November 3rd, SPARK had it’s first Pumpkin Chuck! SPARK families donated 157 leftover pumpkins after Halloween for our students to use for various math and science activities throughout the day (including the Great Pumpkin Drop engineering challenge). Then the pumpkins were picked up by Compost Wheels to be composted, creating rich soil for ourContinue reading “2014 Great Pumpkin Chuck!”
Tending Our Common Ground 