Mission statement: Our mission as Redmond elementary school's green team is to inspire and empower our school community to live more sustainably and protect our planet. We aim to promote eco-conscious habits and behaviors, reduce waste and energy consumption, and create a healthier and cleaner environment for ourselves and future generations. Through education, advocacy, and action, we strive to create a culture of sustainability that celebrates and preserves the natural world around us.
What are we upto?
Last school year, our student team received recognition from King County's Green School (KCGS). You can find more information about the program on the KCGS website.
This year we are trying to achieve level one Green School certification through King County's Green School program by increasing our recycling rate & reducing the amount of waste that we generate at school.
Students interested to be part of the Green team need to fill out the application form.
How can you help?
Upcoming Events:
Green Team meeting: Next meeting will be held on May 10th.
EarthDay Week Celebration: Aprill 22 - April 26 is loaded with activities to celebrate the Earth Day Week Redmond Hawk style.
Walk to School Event:
Join the Walk to a Greener Future!
Mark your calendars for a special day of community spirit and environmental stewardship! Redmond Elementary proudly presents the Walking School Bus Event on May 17th, in collaboration with the City of Redmond’s SchoolPool initiative.
This isn’t just a celebration; it’s a stride towards the Redmond 2050 Vision of nurturing connected communities, sustainability, and resilience. Let’s come together at Anderson Park and join Mayor Birney on a refreshing walk to our beloved school.
Have a creative banner about road safety? We’d love to see it! Bring your banners and let’s make a statement for safety on our streets.
See you there for a step in the right direction!
Ridwell Plastic Pickup: Save up your Plastic Film! This plastic cannot be recycled curbside, so bring it to school and drop it off at the collection bin, located near the front office, for the entire month of May.
BookSwap Event: Currently accepting donations of gently used books (K-5th grade appropriate) for our annual end of the school year BookSwap event. Donation bins are located by the front office.
Student volunteer for Lunch monitoring: We are looking for student lunch-monitoring volunteers. Lunch monitors help the school recycle, and compost correctly after lunch. Keeping our recycle bins contamination free will help us achieve the Green School Level one recognition.
Student led presentation for classrooms: We are seeking out students who are interested in giving presentations to other classrooms on the following topics: a) Why do we recycle and how to recycle correctly? b) Common myths around recycling and composting. c) What goes into a compost bin and its benefits. d) Any recycling project of your choice.
Past Events:
Spring 2024
The highlight was an interactive game created by the Green Team, which educated fellow students on the importance of proper waste sorting and the meaning behind bin colors. This hands-on approach not only makes learning fun but also instills important values of environmental responsibility and left a last impression on all who participated.
We commend our students for their creativity and commitment to promoting sustainability within our school. Their efforts have not only enriched our community but also set a precedent for future environmental initiatives.
Fall 2023
Spring 2023