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Power Patrol
04/07/17 Otsego Elementary
The Power Patrol had a busy March which included a research project, energy audits, and helping with the Minnesota Municipal Power Association presentation. With April comes another round of audits and another interview project. we look forward to visiting with Ms. Douglas to learn more about energy saving efforts at Otsego Elementary’s kitchen!
Spring Break Shut-Down
04/07/17 Otsego Elementary
Reminder... According to Energy Star®, 30% of energy waste occurs when schools and other district buildings are unoccupied. Please help OES reduce energy waste and associated costs by following these simple strategies before you leave for Spring Break: ü Close all blinds and window coverings. Doing this helps to retain the heat in the classrooms and makes it easier to reach optimal temperatures when school resumes. ü Turn off desktop computers and monitors in classrooms, media centers, computer labs and office space. Sleep modes continue to use electricity if the device is not turned off completely. ü Unplug all electronic devices, including the list below, to avoid unnecessary electrical use. Many devices use electricity even when turned off. · Chargers · Smartboards · Lamps · Printers and other office equipment · Laptop computers (DO NOT UNPLUG DESKTOP COMPUTERS) · Microwaves and coffee pots ü Close classroom doors before leaving. Thank you for your help in saving energy to support education!! ???
Gearing Up for Earth Week Food Waste Reduction at Shadow Lake!
04/06/17 Shadow Lake Elementary
Skits by Mrs. Chase’s 4th graders to review the correct placement of our lunch waste items, take place in grades 2-5. Will we improve next week?
Student Reps
04/04/17 CAP
Isaac and Loraine are our students reps and are eager to learn more about what it takes to really save power at school and at home.
Great video on Energy!
04/03/17 Zimmerman Elementary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMOpMka6PJI Great video on Energy!
POWER PATROLS
03/28/17 Heartland Ranch Elementary
The Heartland Ranch "Power Patrol’ members have been busy reminding staff and students to unplug any thing that is not being used. They are reminding teachers to turn off the lights when the classroom is not being used.
Visit the PPP board in the Grade 2 Hallway!
03/28/17 Zimmerman Elementary
You will find details about our newest challenge!
SPRING BREAK
03/28/17 Heartland Ranch Elementary
The Power Patrol did a walk through before spring break to remind teachers to unplug all IPAD charging stations, pencil sharpeners, etc. Carmelo, our custodian did a walkthrough to be sure all non-essential power using equipment was unplugged.
Science Museum Field Trip
03/24/17 Gleason Lake Elementary
Third graders watched Our Beautiful Planet at the Omni Theater and learned about the destruction of rainforest and how through conservation we can help.
Green Team in Action
03/23/17 Gleason Lake Elementary
The green team is celebrating spring this week at Gleason Lake by cleaning up the Outdoor Learning Center.
