Memorandum To: DPSCD Principals and Teachers From: Alycia Meriweather, Interim Superintendent Emile Lauzzana, Director, Energy and Sustainability Date: August 30, 2016 RE: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - DPS Go Green Challenge Apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGCsignup The DPSCD Office of Energy and Sustainability is now accepting applications for the 2016/17 DPSCD Go Green Challenge. The program challenges schools to compete and win financial and other incentives while making their school greener and more sustainable! Mission Through hands-on, project based learning, the DPS Go Green Challenge will educate the next generation to practice sustainability in their homes and communities and become leaders in the green economy. Students and teachers are encouraged to use school facilities as a basis for innovative programming and serve as a tool for hands-on lessons that improve student achievement, positively impact the community, and reduce operating costs. Overview The DPS Go Green Challenge (GGC) was launched in Fall 2012 as a voluntary opportunity for schools to reduce their energy costs and share in the savings. Last year 47 schools completed over 800 greening projects – saving DPS $300,000 in utility costs and earning $30,000 in awards and prizes for schools. Over 4 years the program has saved over $1,500,000 and awarded $105,000 back to schools. Recognizing that going green is more than just energy conservation, this year the DPS Go Green Challenge continues to include projects on water conservation, recycling, and gardening.
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Memorandum
To: DPSCD Principals and Teachers
From: Alycia Meriweather, Interim Superintendent
Emile Lauzzana, Director, Energy and Sustainability
Date: August 30, 2016
RE: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - DPS Go Green Challenge
Apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGCsignup
The DPSCD Office of Energy and Sustainability is now accepting applications for the 2016/17
DPSCD Go Green Challenge. The program challenges schools to compete and win financial
and other incentives while making their school greener and more sustainable!
Mission
Through hands-on, project based learning, the DPS Go Green Challenge will educate the next generation
to practice sustainability in their homes and communities and become leaders in the green economy.
Students and teachers are encouraged to use school facilities as a basis for innovative programming and
serve as a tool for hands-on lessons that improve student achievement, positively impact the community,
and reduce operating costs.
Overview
The DPS Go Green Challenge (GGC) was launched in Fall 2012 as a voluntary opportunity for schools to
reduce their energy costs and share in the savings. Last year 47 schools completed over 800 greening
projects – saving DPS $300,000 in utility costs and earning $30,000 in awards and prizes for schools.
Over 4 years the program has saved over $1,500,000 and awarded $105,000 back to schools.
Recognizing that going green is more than just energy conservation, this year the DPS Go Green
Challenge continues to include projects on water conservation, recycling, and gardening.
In addition to providing a great framework for engaging students in green and sustainable projects,
benefits of participation this year include:
Cash Awards for saving energy and water
Eligibility for $500 teacher grants from the Bosch Community Fund
Two AmeriCorps Green School Coordinators assigned to your school to support you
High school workforce development jobs
Field trips, prizes, and more!!
Structure School Green Teams led by school Sustainability Coordinators (typically a teacher) are challenged to
complete projects to earn Award Badges and points in the GGC. Teams will be awarded badges for
completing projects throughout the school year with awards distributed at the Mid-Year and Final
Celebrations. Green Teams will be recognized for completing projects in each green area and also for the
most points earned overall. Awards and other benefits will support additional activities in four
sustainability areas.
1. Recycling and Resource Management
2. Energy Conservation
3. Water Conservation
4. Gardening and Nutrition
5. Innovation Projects
Special High School Offering
Again this year, High Schools have the option of completing the regular DPS Go Green Challenge – OR –
competing in the High School Capstone Project Offering. The High School Program will include an
increased focus on innovation and creativity; leadership development; and Capstone Projects. Students
will be invited to a Kick-Off and Final Symposium. If you are interested in learning more about this offering
– check the box on the Application.
Calendars Please find attached to this Memorandum calendars for the DPSCD Go Green Challenge and the High School Capstone Project Program.
APPLICATION – 2015/16 DPS Go Green Challenge
If your school would like to join the DPS Go Green Challenge please complete the form below and return to DPS Go Green! OR – EVEN BETTER – Follow this link and complete the application ONLINE!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGCsignup
School Name: ___________________________________________