Tag Archives: Springdale Park Elementary

Waste Pro Recycling Truck Visits SPARK!

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!”

Family Day for Thanksgiving Lunch

This Thursday, November 20th the SPARK cafeteria will have their annual Family Day for Thanksgiving Lunch. The menu this year includes… Roasted Turkey Cranberry Sauce Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potato Souffle Southern Style Collard Greens Baked Spiced Peaches Freshly Baked Rolls The fall harvest items on this menu are incredibly nutrientContinue reading “Family Day for Thanksgiving Lunch”

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”