May 2017

There is Still Time to Register for our FREE Workshop

12 CPE hours!
10 points for your school in the 2017 - 2018 school year!  
Catered lunches and raffle prizes!
Help completing the Points Tracker!

REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot! 


DAY ONE 8:30 - 4:30 June 5th
Morning at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Nature hike with a Texas Master Naturalist
Gardening in the Classroom
Science With Attitude (SWaT)
Afternoon at ECO-W.E.R.C.S.
Creating a Bike/Walk to School Day
EnviroScape Nonpoint Source Modeller
Recycling Games and Lessons for the Classroom
Denton Sustainable Schools Structure, Points and Planning
Assistance Completing Your 2016 - 2017 Points Trackers 


DAY TWO 8:30 - 4:30 June 6th
Full day at ECO-W.E.R.C.S. (except for the tour and offsite lunch)
Train the Trainers in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kits (in groups)
 - Elementary Education Experiments and Kits
 - Intermediate and Advanced Experiments and Kits
A special STEM presentation by Barnes & Noble
Personalized DSS Plans for 2017 - 2018


All of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kits will be available for you to checkout and use during the school year, and you will be qualified to train other teachers at your school so that they may check out the kits as well! Lunch is included both days and dietary restrictions may be noted in the registration. Visit  Denton Sustainable Schools for detailed agendas. 

 
Questions?  Email us  or call (940) 349-8152

Natalie Dhanoolal Rubio Wins Big

Natalie, who teaches at Newton Rayzor, swept the WFAA 8 Eco Educators Awards! She won the K-5th category award AND the Viewers Choice Award! Natalie was nominated for her work on the Cheryl Phillips Outdoor Learning Environment and for her contributions to her school and students.

Thank you for supporting your fellow DSS teacher, all those who voted for Natalie!  Click here to learn more about the WFAA 8 Project Green Eco Educator Awards.

Spring Points Tracker Due June 16th

Start getting your Spring Points Tracker ready! Remember to include all presentations at your school by City of Denton staff, any field trips to places listed in the Resource Guide, any special events your students participated in such as Trashion Fashion, Bike/Walk to School Day or any other number of things that will EARN YOU POINTS! 

(Under "Helpful Resources," select "Sustainable Schools Tracking")

If you need assistance, please email us or call Stephanie at (940) 349-8152. We will also be more than happy to assist you in completing your tracker at the Denton Sustainable Schools Teacher Workshop!  Register now and we'll help you complete your tracker to make sure you get the most points possible.



Thinking of Holding a Carwash Fundraiser?

With the weather warming up, are you are thinking of hosting a fundraiser car wash? Make your event environmentally friendly by checking out Watershed Protection's SudSafe car wash kit.  It collects the washwater which keeps the soap out of our waterways while watering the nearby grass. You can read more about it by clicking here. To check out your kit, send us an email!


Awareness Days for May
 


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