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n Bay Lake Elementary<br />
What do old clothing, a butterfly<br />
memorial garden, and paper<br />
recycling have in common? They<br />
are examples of environmental<br />
projects that engaged 2018-19<br />
students in hands-on, authentic<br />
learning that broadened their<br />
understanding of “being green.”<br />
The Green Schools Recognition<br />
Program challenges schools to<br />
be aware of the environment<br />
around them, to incorporate sustainability<br />
into education, and<br />
to create a sustainable future for<br />
students. Bay Lake Elementary<br />
won third place in the 2018-19<br />
Green School Rewards Program,<br />
earning the school $1,000. As<br />
a Judge’s Choice Award winner,<br />
$750 went to the school’s named<br />
sponsor, Waste Reduction, City<br />
of Orlando. Bay Lake Elementary<br />
also earned $500 for operating<br />
11% more energy-efficient than<br />
the district goal and achieved the<br />
highest level of sustainability —<br />
school of excellence.<br />
n Westbrooke<br />
Elementary<br />
SCHOOL NEWS<br />
www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x June 6 — 19, 2019 x 17<br />
compiled by Lauren Salinero<br />
First-graders at Westbooke<br />
Elementary explored Gatorland during<br />
a recent field trip. The 2018-19<br />
students learned about the many animals<br />
that are homed there, as well<br />
as their habitats. They also got closeups<br />
of alligators, snakes, turtles,<br />
birds and more.<br />
Westbrooke<br />
Elementary’s 2018-19<br />
first-graders go on a<br />
field trip to Gatorland.<br />
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