Objective 1.3.1 1.3.1) School-Wide Environmental Behavior Changes
Change #1
As we are in the midst of planning a new addition to the school, we are applying for a grant from Southface that will evaluate: energy & water efficiency, building efficiency, conduct a ASHRAE 2.0 assessment, and investigate the potential for solar. [Southface Renewal Grant Application] |
Change # 2
We continue to use electronic communications to decrease our use of paper. In addition to our weekly Friday Flyer that is emailed to each parent, we also use our facebook pages and our Parent Square app to communicate. All school forms including contracts, conference sign-ups, and permission slips are now submitted online. Extensive use of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Montessori-International-Childrens-House-MICH-231693043558550 and Instagram[https://www.instagram.com/montessoriinternational_1985/] to communicate. Samples of Electronic Communications |
Change #3
Increased our recycling and free-cycling of items and equipment no longer needed. We now recycle markers and using Annapolis Compost to recycle appropriate items. Average Recycling Impact |