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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.
Benefits
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: ___________________________________________
Principal: _______________________________________________
Sustainability Coordinators lead the work of school Green Teams and serve as points of contact for DPS
Go Green. A minimum of one Sustainability Coordinator is required for participating in the DPS Go
Green Challenge – more are encouraged. School staff may sign up for one or more positions.
Primary Sustainability Coordinator:
NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE
Secondary Sustainability Coordinator #1:
NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE
Secondary Sustainability Coordinator #2:
NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE
RETURN TO / CONTACT: Apply Online via link above or via Email: DPS.GoGreen@detroitk12.org Fax: 313.576.0951 Phone: 313.578.7135
Are you interested in learning more about the NEW High School Program? YES / NO
Project Name Points Credly Claim Code
GGC PROJECTS Form Your Green Team 1 GGCFormYourTeam
Login to Your Credly Account 1 GGCCredly
Get to Know your Green School Coordinators 1 GGCGetToKnow
SUBTOTAL 3
Innovation Green Apple Day of Service
Suggestions
Events Kick-Off Meeting - Location TBD - Thursday September 29th 4-6 PM
GGC PROJECTS Recycle Bowl 2 GGCRecycleBowl
Recycling "Do Nows" 1 GGCDoNows
Community Engagement - Recycling 1 GGCCommunityRecycling
Sustainability Patrols (1pt for 4 patrols) 2 GGCPatrols
SUBTOTAL 6
Innovation Recycling Assembly (K-8)
Suggestions 3rd Grade Recycling Lesson
Power Down Thanksgiving
Put Your Garden to Bed
Pingree Farms Field Trip
Events Bosch BEST Awards Ceremony - Outdoor Adventure Center, November 2nd 5-7PM
GGC PROJECTS "Reduce the Juice" (old Energy Meter) 4 GGCJuice
Power Down for the Holidays 3 GGCPowerDown
Community Engagement - Energy 1 GGCCommunityEnergy
Sustainability Patrols (1pt for 4 patrols) 3 GGCPatrols
SUBTOTAL 11
Innovation Hallway Light Metering
Suggestions My Green School Art Contest
Events Mid-Year Celebration - Location TBD - Wednesday January 25th, 5-7PM
GGC PROJECTS Water Audit 2 GGCWaterAudit
Community Engagement - Water 1 GGCCommunityWater
Sustainability Patrols (1pt for 4 patrols) 1 GGCPatrols
SUBTOTAL 4
Innovation Power Down for Spring Break
Suggestions My Green School Art Contest
GGC PROJECTS Beds for Success (Plan and Plant your Garden) 2 GGCPlant
Rainbow Plates 1 GGCRainbow
Community Engagement - Gardens 1 GGCCommunityGardens
Sustainability Patrols (1pt for 4 patrols) 2 GGCPatrols
SUBTOTAL 6
Innovation Celebrate Green Week
Suggestions Parent Recycling Workshop
Pingree Farms Field Trip
Events Final Celebration - Location TBD, Wednesday May 31st, 5-7PM
Upto 6 points total (1 per project) 6
GRAND TOTAL 36
INNOVATION (Sept - May)
DPSCD Go Green Challenge - School Year 2016/17
PHASE 1 - GEARING UP (September)
PHASE 2 - RECYCLING (October - November)
PHASE 3 - ENERGY CHALLENGE (December - February)
PHASE 4 - WATER CHALLENGE (March)
PHASE 5 - GARDENS AND NUTRITION (April - May)
GGC High School Capstone Project
Timeline 2016-2017 School Year
September Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Sept. 12th Recruiting the Team! Team Sign Up Sheet
Sept. 19th Getting to Know You Team Photo/Green Team Name
Sept. 26th Resource Management Exploration
Exploration Evidence
October Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Oct. 3rd Energy Exploration Exploration Evidence
Oct. 10th Water Exploration Exploration Evidence
Oct. 17th Food Justice Exploration AND High School Kickoff Symposium
High School Kickoff Symposium October 18th
Exploration Evidence
Oct. 24th Community Mapping
Oct. 31st Community Mapping and Climate Summit Preparation
Community Asset Map
November Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Nov. 7th Youth Climate Summit Preparation
Youth Climate Summit, November 9th
Nov. 14th Priority Matrix Project Topic Priority Matrix
Nov. 21st Priority Matrix and Power Down
Power Down for Thanksgiving!
Nov. 28th Priority Matrix Project Method Priority Matrix
December Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Dec. 5th Presentation Preparation Draft of Presentation Slides
Dec. 12th Panel Presentations Photos of presentation!
Dec. 19th Panel Presentations and Power Down
Photos of presentation!
Dec. 26th- Jan. 6th
Winter Break
January Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Jan. 9th Pizza Party
Jan. 16th Teamwork and Leadership Workshop
Leadership Workshop Evidence
Jan. 23rd Team Leadership Selection Team Roles Document
Jan. 30th Introduction to Work Planning
February Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Feb. 6th Work Planning Draft of Work Plan
Feb. 13th Work Planning and Project Execution
Update on Work Plan
Feb. 20th Project Execution Update on Work Plan
Feb. 27th Project Execution Update on Work Plan
March
Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Mar. 6th Team Building/Professional Development Day
Mar. 13th Project Execution Update on Work Plan
Mar. 20th Project Execution Update on Work Plan
Mar. 27th Project Execution Update on Work Plan
April Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
Apr. 3rd Project Execution Update on Work Plan
Apr. 10th Workshop on Creating a Presentation
Presentation Workshop Evidence
Apr. 17th Presentation Creation Draft of Final Presentation
Apr. 24th Public Speaking Workshop Final Presentation Slides
May Week of: Suggested Activity: Due:
May 1st Prepare for Presentation
May 8th HS Final Symposium HS Final Symposium, May 9th
May 15th Project Wrap Up and Celebration
May 22nd Project Wrap Up and Celebration
Final Work Plan Update, Lessons Learned
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