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= Welcome to North Shore School District 112's Go Green Wiki! =

40th Anniversary of Earth Day - April 22, 2010 Links for Earth Day resources and projects: [|ThinkGreen.com] Classroom Resources @http://billionactsofgreen.com/ http://teachpaperless.blogspot.com/2010/02/go-paperless-for-earth-day.html


 * In 2008, a committee was formed to look at ways the school district could improve environmental awareness - the Go Green Team. Vision and mission statements were formed, strategies and objectives outlined. In these wiki pa****ges are posted current building efforts and resources for staff and the school community to utilize.**

The Environmental Education Program (EEP) allows students and their teachers to develop projects related to environmental education. For more information, call Susan H. Sarmiento, Learning Coordinator, Math & Science, (847) 322-8087 or email her at ssarmiento@nssd112.org.


 * This year, School District 112 was approached to pilot the recycling of milk cartons and juice boxes in the elementary schools. We are excited to partner with Environmental Imp​act Initiative on this project as this has been a focus and a challenge for our schools in the past.**

The following stores in Highland Park & Highwood are participating in the collection of plastic bags and film: For other locations visit []
 * Wonder** **where you can recycle all those plastic bags and film you collect?** [[file:bag recycling.pdf]]
 * CVS Pharmacy, Jewel/Osco, Sunset Foods in Highland Park
 * Walgreens Pharmacy in Ravinia and Highwood.