News and Updates
February 2018
PS 34 Eco-Schools:
News and Updates An Eco-Family Field Trip to Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant by Madison Davis-Brown, 5th Grade
On Monday, January 15, 2018, Ms. Wong (our Sustainability Coach) took PS34 families to Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Latoya, the representative from Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) met the group as they arrived and showed them a small scale model of NYC apartments to understand what watershed looks like in the city. Then families watched a presentation to learn more about where our water comes from… upstate. Did you know our water travels to us by GRAVITY and it takes three months to get from Croton reservoir to our tap?
water coming into the city from the Catskills every day, or that our wastewater is processed, filtered and separated in just a matter of hours. Our family left determined to conserve water.” ~Jenny Carrow, Ellis (3rd Grade) and Leo’s (Pre-K) mom
Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Club by Tina Wong
Imogen Sheenan, Ixchel HeldVillasenor and Madison DavisBrown in the 5th Grade are the first few to be a part of the NEW Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Club. They will be assigned to capture PS34’s Eco-stories and write articles for various publication. Look out for their articles! 2nd Annual Eco-Fashion Show by Tina Wong
Afterwards, families tour the plant and saw testing stations and air pumps and a secret control room. Finally, the families went outside and saw the Digester eggs...whoa. Overall, it was beautiful and fun day!
The website for our 2nd annual Eco-Fashion Show Project has officially launched. On it, you will find EVERYTHING you need to know to decide, to get started, to register. There is only 4 more spots left so sign up soon! https://sites.google.com/view /ps34ecofashion2018
“It was incredibly fascinating to learn all about the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. I had no idea about the sheer volume of Tina Wong Hodgson, Sustainability Coach Greenpoint Eco-Schools Program National Wildlife Federation [email protected] www.eco-schoolsusa.org
Upcoming Eco-Events:
Monday, February 26, 2:45-3:45pm, Room 102 Eco-Fashion Show Mtg #2, At this [optional] meeting, families who signed up for the fashion show can learn about creative ways to use materials. Guest speaker to be announced via Class Dojo closer to date. 2nd half of meeting will be reserved for hand-on workshop.
Close doors and windows whenever possible Check your windows frames for cracks Lower thermostat and get warmer clothes! Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and washing machine.
A reminder to help save paper, time, money and the environment. Talk to your child’s teacher to sign up for Class Dojo today!
For more information on PS34’s Eco-Programs and how you can be involved, email me at [email protected]
PS 34 Eco-Schools:
News and Updates An Eco-Family Field Trip to Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant by Madison Davis-Brown, 5th Grade
On Monday, January 15, 2018, Ms. Wong (our Sustainability Coach) took PS34 families to Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Latoya, the representative from Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) met the group as they arrived and showed them a small scale model of NYC apartments to understand what watershed looks like in the city. Then families watched a presentation to learn more about where our water comes from… upstate. Did you know our water travels to us by GRAVITY and it takes three months to get from Croton reservoir to our tap?
water coming into the city from the Catskills every day, or that our wastewater is processed, filtered and separated in just a matter of hours. Our family left determined to conserve water.” ~Jenny Carrow, Ellis (3rd Grade) and Leo’s (Pre-K) mom
Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Club by Tina Wong
Imogen Sheenan, Ixchel HeldVillasenor and Madison DavisBrown in the 5th Grade are the first few to be a part of the NEW Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Club. They will be assigned to capture PS34’s Eco-stories and write articles for various publication. Look out for their articles! 2nd Annual Eco-Fashion Show by Tina Wong
Afterwards, families tour the plant and saw testing stations and air pumps and a secret control room. Finally, the families went outside and saw the Digester eggs...whoa. Overall, it was beautiful and fun day!
The website for our 2nd annual Eco-Fashion Show Project has officially launched. On it, you will find EVERYTHING you need to know to decide, to get started, to register. There is only 4 more spots left so sign up soon! https://sites.google.com/view /ps34ecofashion2018
“It was incredibly fascinating to learn all about the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. I had no idea about the sheer volume of Tina Wong Hodgson, Sustainability Coach Greenpoint Eco-Schools Program National Wildlife Federation [email protected] www.eco-schoolsusa.org
Upcoming Eco-Events:
Monday, February 26, 2:45-3:45pm, Room 102 Eco-Fashion Show Mtg #2, At this [optional] meeting, families who signed up for the fashion show can learn about creative ways to use materials. Guest speaker to be announced via Class Dojo closer to date. 2nd half of meeting will be reserved for hand-on workshop.
Close doors and windows whenever possible Check your windows frames for cracks Lower thermostat and get warmer clothes! Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and washing machine.
A reminder to help save paper, time, money and the environment. Talk to your child’s teacher to sign up for Class Dojo today!
For more information on PS34’s Eco-Programs and how you can be involved, email me at [email protected]
