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Earth Week

EARTH WEEK 2024
APRIL 22 - 26
Get Ready:  Clothing Swap is Returning!
 

As we eagerly approach Earth Week 2024, we're thrilled to announce that our much-loved Clothing Swap will be making a return sometime during the week of April 22, 2024.

 

Here's where you come in! We're calling on each and every one of our wonderful families to start setting aside gently used clothing items for the upcoming swap. Your contribution can make a significant difference and help us create a truly remarkable event.

 

We’ll share details and the official date of the Clothing Swap as soon as we have it finalized. Let's make Earth Week 2024 an unforgettable celebration of unity and sustainability!

 

Thank you for your continued support, and we can't wait to see the positive impact we can create together!

EARTH WEEK 2023
APRIL 17 - 22

Earth Week was April 17th – 21st and 2023's theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. We focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part – everyone accounted for, everyone accountable. Here’s what’s happening during Earth Week, and how you can do your part too! 

 

Friday, April 14th  

- Accepting clothing swap donations during afternoon carline (3:30-4:00) 
- No appointment neededYou will be routed to the drop off point as you exit carline. 
- Looking for a few volunteers!  
 

Monday, April 17th: Climate Literacy 

  • Last opportunity to donate to clothing swap is during afternoon carline (3:30-4:00) 
  • No appointment needed. You will be routed to the drop off point as you exit carline. 
  • Looking for a few volunteers! 
  • Climate Literacy Lesson during advocacy 
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Tuesday, April 18th: Sustainable Fashion 

- Westgate Clothing Swap! 4:00-6:00pm in the gym (see flyer attached for shopping details) Volunteers needed.  
- Sustainable Fashion Lesson during advocacy 
 

Wednesday, April 19th: End Plastics 

- Plastic Free Day at Westgate! 
- Zero Waste crew members will be in classrooms at lunch time and will recognize students who come to school with no plastic (baggies, water bottles, containers) by stamping their hand! 
- Recycle relay races during specials time. 
- Recycling Lesson during advocacy 
 

Thursday, April 20th: Plant Trees (and Plants) 

- Each grade will go outside with Ms. Charlie and plant specific plants related to their service-learning project. 
 

Friday, April 21st: Global Cleanup 

- Westgate Community School and Washington Street Cleanup from 1:30-2:30pm.  
- Check your email for permission forms 3rd-8th grade from your advocacy teacher a week prior to the cleanup 
 

Saturday, April 22nd: Global Cleanup Challenge and Earth Day 

- Happy Earth Day! We challenge you to cleanup in your local neighborhood.  
- Send us pictures of you and your family picking up trash around your local area on Earth Day to [email protected] 
- Tag us on social media with #wildaboutearthday 
2021 Community Clean Up
 
We picked up 1,941 pieces of trash this Earth Day Weekend! 
 
Thank you to these people who showed up for their community... 
Cruz (1st grade)
Audrey and Calvin (5th grade & 3rd grade)
Mr. Wise 
Mrs. Dewar
Mrs. Novak 
Landon and Jaxon (2nd grade & 5th grade)
Veda and Grayson (6th grade & 3rd grade)
Oliver and Amelia (9th grade & 6th grade)
Sam (2nd grade)
Deacon (2nd grade)
The Evans Family - Autumn and Alyxzander (2nd grade & 3rd grade)
Mrs. Valenza's mother in law, Jo 
Ruby (3rd grade)
ZaVien (3rd grade)
The Rowan Family - Harper (8th grade)
The Collins Family - Tommy (soon to be Kinder) 
Trash can gauge of how much litter we picked up