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EnergySTARS2016WorkingforaBRIGHTERFuture.Literally.BosqueSchool-Albuquerque,NewMexicoProjectAdvisors:BarbaraLazar,KariDaniels,RobertLazarStudentLeaders:MaryGerhart,FinnHautau,MarisaLandon,AbellaWayne,LukeRuybal,TylerCarpenter,AllisonMcGuire,AnnieEllioK,AnnaShibuya,EzraDuree,EyobLubin,MylesAllen,IsabellaPino,GusPentecost,AutumnOchs,SophiaSanchezTheEnergySTARSreconvenedasanextracurricularclubtodeepenourknowledgeaboutenergyconservaPonandawareness,andourenvironmentalimpactthroughoutourschoolandcommunity.Wemettoexplore,experiment,communicate,andhavefundoingenergy.WefollowedthestepsinBlueprintforSuccesstoorganizeourwork.Ourgoalistoeducateourselves,otherstudentsandourcommunityabouthowtosaveenergyandreduceourenergyfootprint.WelearnedthroughdifferentacPviPes,outreach,anddemonstraPons.Todeepenourunderstandingandawareness,anddevelopleadership,we:• Learnedaboutformsandsourcesthroughhands-onacPviPesandkitslikeScienceofEnergy• ParPcipatedinNEEDBuildingBuddiesTraining• Learned,thentaughtaboutenergyconservaPonandefficiency• Touredanelectricpowerplant• UsedtheEnergyontheMove–energytrailerandenergybikeOurschool’sawarenessimproved,becauseof:• Announcementsoffacts,Pps,jokes,andchallenges,aboutconservaPonandefficiency• Pledgesmadebystudentstosaveenergyandresources• OurenergyclubgrewinstudentparPcipaPon• WearelearningaboutandsupporPngnewresource-savingatourschool• TwoEnergyWeeksimprovedacultureofenergyawarenesswithstudentsandstaffOurcommunitybenefited:• Makinguseoflocalresourcesandfieldtrips• ParPcipatedinNewMexicoMESADay• Theinfluenceofourclubmadeadifferenceonhowpeoplethinkandthechoicestheymakeaboutenergy.• E-RecyclingEventresultedin5,780poundsofE-WasteThroughouracPviPesandvisibilityinthecommunity,wehaveshownthatourworkasEnergySTARShasbeensustainable,andwehavehelpedtheschoolandcommunitytobeKerunderstandourworld,itsnaturalresources,andenergyasitimpactsourlivestoday.
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#1• RevivetheEnergySTARS(StudentsTeachingAboutResource
Saving)–conductatleastoneacPvitypermonth• ReviewNEEDBlueprintforSuccess–Steps1-8.BeginwithScienceof
Energy,EnergySources(InfobooksandRound-up)• Researchenergysavingideas–websites,NEEDlinks,EIAKids,PNM• WeiniPatedasurveyoftheschool,andexploredsomeoftheenergy
workingsofourschool,includingourelectricityuse,theamountofrecycling,ourelectricbill–learningabouton-peak,off-peak,anddemand-andotherenergy-savingaspectsourschools’design
• LearnaboutconceptofCarbonFootprint/environmentalimpact• Brainstormslogansandimages/logosforfliersandnoPces• DecidetopostnoFcesonclassroomdoors–ex:“It’saBRIGHTIdea
toturnoffyourlights”• ReachouttoschoolwithenergysavingshutdownnoFcesfor
extendedbreaks,suchasThanksgivingBreakandWinterBreak.• PlanacPviPesforOctoberEnergyAwarenessMonth(seeGoal#2)
andMarchEnergyWeek(seeGoal#5)toannounceenergyPpsregularlyduringtheDailyannouncementsatourMorningMeeFng
• StudentslearnedaboutenergysourcesusingEnergyRound-Up,andlearnedENERGYCHANTS.
• Deepenedourunderstanding,andusedNEEDkitsandtaughteachotherandotherstudentswithintheschoolandgreatercommunityfrom:NEEDScienceofEnergykit,NEEDWindKits,NEEDSolarKits,NEEDH2Educatefuelcellkit,anduPlizedmaterialsforgatheringdatafromNEEDMonitorandMentoringkit
• Plannedtwoschool-wideenergyweeks.
Goal#1Re-convenetheAcFvityBlockEnergyClub-EnergyS.T.A.R.S–StudentsTeachingAboutResourceSavinginordertopursueinterests,learnandteachaboutenergyandenergyissues,learnfromandsupporteachother,andtojointlyeducateandreinforceenergyconsciousnessandconservaFoneffortsinourschoolandcommunity.
Makingbigplans!
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StudentLeadership#1• StudentsrevivetheEnergyAcFvityBlock–an
extracurricularPmethatmeetsonceaweekduringtheschoolday
• StudentsrecruitandbuildEnergySTARS–five-foldgrowthinnumbersofstudentsparPcipaPng!
• Studentsdecidetoworktogethertosupporteachothers’clubacPviPesandoutreachopportuniPes
• StudentshelpteacheachotherabouttheScienceofEnergyandSourcesofEnergy–“Kids-Teaching-Kids”methodworkswell!
• StudentslearntouseandmonitorenergyusagewithaKill-a-Wa_meter
• StudentsexplorewhattheEnergyontheMovetrailercontainsandteaches
• StudentstourthefaciliFesandconductanenergysurveytoidenPfypotenPalwaystoconserveandrecommendenergy-savingfeaturesandinvesPgateenergy-efficientdevicesthathavebeenoncampus.
• StudentsresearchedtopicsfornoFcesandannouncements
• StudentsadoptedandpostedslogansforposiFvesayingsandEnergypatrolnoPces
• StudentsimplementatleastoneenergyacPvitypermonth!
• Studentslearnedtouseanenergybiketodemonstrateandexplainenergyconceptsandlightbulbefficiency
• Studentslearnaboutandtrytodesignefficientwindblades–turbinedesigneffecPveness
• Studentsexplorehydrogenasasource,andracecars
Studyingthebill,conducFngsurveyofschool,exploringwinddesign,andenjoyingthenewNEEDEnergySourcessourcecoloringsheets!
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EnergyContentandResourcesGOAL#1• NEEDwebsite-www.need.org• NEEDBlueprintforSchoolEnergyTeams• NEEDMonitoringandMentoring,• NEEDExploringSolarEnergy,• NEEDScienceofEnergykit,• NEEDEnergyfromtheWindKit,• NEEDEnergyBikeCurriculumandResources• NEEDH2Educatekit• NEEDEnergyGamesandIcebreakers• Mr.BillyHandmaker,HeadofSchool;Ms.CarlyAndrews,HeadofMiddle
School;Ms.TaraO’Brien,AssistantHeadofMS• Mr.KirkWard,DirectorofFaciliPes• Mr.RobertLazar,APSWaterandEnergyConservaPonCoordinator• DeptofEnergykidsPagewebsite-www.eia.gov.kids/kids•
EvaluaFonGOAL#1• RegularandposiFveinvolvementandfeedbackfromschoolstaffandstudents• EnergySTARSmembershiphasgrownfive-foldsincebeginningofyear!• EnergySTARSnewsandinformaFonfeaturedinschoolnewsle_er5+Pmes
throughouttheyear!• ConsistentsavingsthroughposiPvereinforcement-energycostsconFnueto
lower • Studentsintheclubshavebecomeenergyleadersinthecommunityandstate
–theyarethe“go-to”kids–ex:invitaFontopresentattheNewMexicoMESADay(seeGoal#4)
• Teachersandstudents“brag”abouttheirclassroom-basedenergyconservaPonefforts(“Comesee!Iturnedoffmylightsduringprep!”)
• Schoolcultureofenergyconsciousnessiscontagious–formerEnergySTARSintheupperschoolconPnueenergyandenvironmentalinterestsintheirServiceLearningprojects
PosFng‘shut-down’fliersthroughouttheschool,learningabouttheEnergy-On-the-Move
Trailer,invenFngournewmascot-ROBOCYCLOR
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#2• Createatheme:TakeaBITEoutofEnergyVampires• Researchenergyvampires–NOTthefriendsthatwearyou
out!• MakepledgeformsforSPECIFICacPonstoconserve• Makeadisplay–lookslikeavampirecape!• ReservePmeandspacetomakeannouncementsto
gatheredstudentsandatlunch• OfferideasandsuggesFonstostudents,facultystaffand
community• PromoteandreportinBosqueElectronicNewsle_er(BeN)• Energyvampirecapewithspecificenergy-savingideasis
displayedinpublicareaoflibraryStudentLeadershipGOAL#2• Studentscreatetheme:TakeaBITEOutofEnergy
Vampires• Studentsreviewandresearchenergyfacts–especially
thoserelaPngto“energyvampires”• Studentsmakeannouncementstoschoolaboutspecifics
factsaboutenergyvampiresandwaysofsaving• Studentscreatepledgeformsanddistributeandpromote
duringlunch• Studentspostpledgesontheenergyvampire’scape-to
createavisualreminderofstrategies
Goal#2• RecognizeOctoberEnergyAwarenessMonthwiththeme:TakeaBITEoutofEnergyVampires.• Teach,promote,challenge,andraiseawarenessofenergyusageinourschools,ourfamilies,and
community.• Buildonlastyear’scultureofenergyawarenessandencourageenergyconservaFon
ResearchingourOctoberEnergyAwareness
Monththeme;making
announcementstothestudentbodyduringMorningMeeFng;supporFng
studentswithideastomakeONECHANGEinbehavior/habits
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EnergyContent/ResourcesGOAL#2• NEEDIntermediateandSecondaryEnergyInfoBooks• NEEDProjectsandAcKviKesBooklet• USEnergyInformaPonAdministraPonKids’Page
www.Eia.gov/kids• NEEDwebsite-www.need.org• NEEDEnergyGamesandIcebreakersEvaluaFonGOAL#2• StudentswriPngfactsandPpsreinforcewhatwas
learnedearlierintheyear• Informalfeedbackfromschoolcommunityaboutfacts
andPps• BosqueElectronicNewsle_er(BeN)reaches700+
families,Trustees,andcommunityeachweek–EnergySTARSarehighlightedforthefirstFmethisyear
• Over100specificenergy-savingideasareshared• NewstudentsjointheEnergySTARS• Schoolprideatbeingenergyawareandefficient
I vant to TAKE A BITE out of ENERGY VAMPIRES.
Here is the ONE THING I can do: Ipledgeto:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________October 2015Name Grade
I vant to TAKE A BITE out of ENERGY VAMPIRES.
Here is the ONE THING I can do: Ipledgeto:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________October 2015Name Grade
I vant to TAKE A BITE out of ENERGY VAMPIRES.
Here is the ONE THING I can do: Ipledgeto:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________October 2015Name Grade
I vant to TAKE A BITE out of ENERGY VAMPIRES.
Here is the ONE THING I can do: Ipledgeto:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________October 2015Name Grade
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#3• ParPcipateandworkwithotherschoolenergy
teamsinworkshop• Learnaboutwhyaschoolsurveyisuseful• PracPceandlearnhowtocollectdatausingtools
andequipmentinNEEDkits:thermometers,lightmeters,kill-o-waKmeters,etc.
• ParPcipateinPlugLoadsimulaFontolearnaboutdemandandtransmissionchallenges
StudentLeadershipGOAL#3• StudentsinEnergySTARSdeterminedself-
leadershipbya_endingthisout-ofschool“opPonal”opportunity
• Studentsusetheknowledge,informaPonandtoolstobegintoconductenergysurveyofourschool;uselightmeters,kill-o-waKmeter,andflickercheckersarethefavorites,sofar!
• Studentscreateanddistributeachecklist/remindersfor“poweringdown”overextendedschoolbreaks:ThanksgivingandWinterBreak
• Studentsrequestmoreenergy-savingeventsandacFviFesfollowingthisworkshop–andrecruitmoreEnergySTARSclubkids!
Goal#3LearnaboutwhyandhowtoconductanenergysurveybyparFcipaFnginaNEEDBuildingBuddiesworkshopforstudentenergyteams. MeeFngand
workingwithotherschools’energy
teams,andtrainingbyNEED–
BekkiandVernongave
usthebackgroundknowledge,skills,andtoolsto
conductourownschoolsurvey.Weespeciallyenjoyedlearning
aboutPLUGLOADalso!
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EnergyContent/ResourcesGOAL#3• NEEDBlueprintforSchoolEnergyTeams• NEEDMonitoringandMentoring• NEEDLearningandConserving• NEEDEnergyGamesandIcebreakers• Ms.BekkiLamb–NEEDProgramDirector• Mr.VernonKimball–NEEDCurriculumand
TrainingAssociate• Mr.RobertLazar–AlbuquerquePublicSchools
WaterandEnergyConservaPonCoordinator• Mr.KirkWard,BosqueSchoolFaciliPesDirectorEvaluaFonGOAL#3• Studentinvolvementincreased–4newmembers
joined!• StudentsurveysbegunandusedbyfaciliPes
directorandupperschoolenvironmentalclub• Knowledgeandexperienceisusedtoplanfurther
acFviFestoincreaseawarenessandknowledgeofourschool’scarbonfootprint/environmentalimpact
GreatpracFceusingthetools
intheLearningandConserving
andMonitoring
andMentoringkits.Readytotakeitbackto
Bosque!
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#4• LearntheacPviPesfromNEEDEnergyBikeCurriculumandResourcesand
demonstrateenergyflowusingourspeciallymadeenergybike.• CollaboratewithformerEnergySTARS–theDelNorteHighschoolstudents
mentorandteachusabouttheenergybike,thehydrogenfuelcellandcar,aswellasmodelinghowtoworkwiththecommunity
• ReviewandLearnabouttheEnergyontheMovetrailer–thesolarpanel,thewindturbine,theinverterbox,andtheenergybike
• ReviewandlearnaboutlighFngandteachothersusingvariouskindsofbulbspluggedintoKill-O-WaKmeters
• MaintainourpresenceasanacPve,knowledgeableEnergyclub• SetupandwelcomevisitorstotheNMMESADayDay–wewereoutsideatthe
frontentrance!• PrepareanddistributeenergyFpsandflierstothealmost500studentsand
visitorstoMESADay• ShareacPviPesandteachadultsandstudentsaKendingFutureScienPstDay.
StudentLeadershipGOAL#4• StudentssetupandrunademonstraPontableattheNewMexicoMESADayat
UNM• Studentslearnabout,teacheachother,anddemonstrateandteachtovisiPng
studentsandteachers–aswellasanumberofcommunitymemberswalkingthroughcampus-theconceptsofenergyflowandrelaPveenergyneededfordifferentlightbulbsusingthe“pedalpower”ofourstudentmadeenergybike
• StudentsdistributedenergyfliersandinvitedcommunitymemberstothedisplaysanddemonstraPons
• Studentsteachandspeakwithover500students,teachers,andcommunitymembersatNewMexicoMESADayatUNM
• StudentcreateawelcomingsekngattheDiscoveryFairoutsidetheUNMSubandconferenceareas
• StudentsprovideassortedenergyacFviFesandpuzzlesforchildren• StudentsdemonstratelighFngefficiencyofCFLandLEDwithlampsandKill-o-
WaKmetersonastand-alonedemonstraPonboxandontheenergybike.
Goal#4ParFcipatewithdemonstraFonsanddisplaysattheNMMESADay-DiscoveryFairheldattheUniversityofNewMexico
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EnergyContent/ResourcesGOAL#4• NEEDwebsite-www.need.org• NEEDMonitoringandMentoring,• NEEDExploringSolarEnergy,• NEEDEnergyGamesandIcebreakers• NEEDScienceofEnergykit,• NEEDEnergyBikeCurriculumandResources• Ms.KimScheerer–NMMESACentralRegion
CoordinatorEvaluaFonGOAL#4• Over500studentsandteachersparPcipatedinthe
NMMESADay–andOUREnergySTARSandtheEnergy-on-the-MovetrailerwerefeaturedattheentrancetoDiscoveryArea!
• Hundredsoffliers,puzzles,informaPonalideasweredistributedtostudents,teachers,andcommunitymembers
• MediacoverageinBosqueNewsleKer(BeN)–viewedby700+BosquestaffandFamilies,BoardofTrustees,andCommunitymembers
• Teachersfromseveralschoolsandcommunitygroupsrequestedhavinguscometotheirschoolsandevents
• StudentsconPnuetoparPcipateacPvelyinEnergyClubandrecruitaddiFonalstudents
• Students’communicaFonskillsimprovedthroughpracPce–speakingtoadultsandchildrenhasgrownstudentconfidence
• Studentsindicateagreaterinterestinenergyandinpursuingenergy-relatedcareersandconservaPonefforts
Theexcitementandinterestaboutenergygrewas100’sofpeopleaskedquesFons,triedourhands-ondemos,andengagedinidea-sharingamongallofus.
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#5• StudentsannounceEnergyTips,Jokes,Facts,andChallengesformorningannouncements• Studentsreviewandresearchenergyfacts• StudentsdistributepostersannouncingdailyEnergyConservaFonChallengesfortheweek• EnergyPatrolsreinforceenergyconservaPon• Handoutsolarbeadstoraiseawareness• Researchrecycling–weighonemonthofcollectedreycycling–OVER572poundswerecollectedin
onemonth!• Createanewmascot–Robocyclormakesappearancesduringtheweek!• StudentsmakeapresentaPon–withRobocyclor–totheUpperSchoolstudentbody.• Encouragestudentsandstafftosignanenergypledgetoconserveandsave,distribuPngEnergy
ConservaPonContractstothosewhowishtoconductenergysurveysathome• Provideenergypuzzles,NEEDpencils,andsolarbeadstothosewhosign• InformaPonpublishedintheBosqueElectronicNewsle_er(BEN)thatreachesover700families,
community,BoardofTrustees• CulminaPngeventincludedtheEnergy-On-the-Movetrailer,filledwithacPviPes,demonstraPons,and
theenergybikeconnectedtoalightbulbdisplaythatprovideskinestheFcexperienceabouttheenergyneededtolightincandescent,CFL,andLEDbulbs.
StudentLeadershipGOAL#5• StudentsiniPatetheideatohaveanoutreachatschoolintheformofanEnergyWeekbasedonthe
NEEDEnergyWeek.• StudentsresearchandselecttopicsforFpsfornewsle_erandPSA’s• StudentssubmitenergyPps,makedailyannouncementstothestudentbodyduringMorningMeePng• Studentscreateour2016mascotRobocyclorandweartheounitthroughouttheweek.• StudentswereinchargeoftheEnergyTableatlunchthroughouttheweek• Studentstaughtotherstudentsaboutsolarcooking,electrolysisandH2fuelcells• StudentsiniPateEnergyPatrolsthroughouttheschool• StudentsgiveuptheirPmetoworkattheinformaFontableduringtheiracPvityblockandlunch• StudentspostremindersandacknowledgmentsforlighPng,energy,andrecycling
Goal#5 -PlanandcarryoutaNEEDEnergyWeektoteach,promote,challenge,andraiseawarenessofenergyusageinourschool,ourfamilies,andcommunity.-CelebrateEnergyWeekbypromoFngandsustainingacultureofenergyawarenessandencouragingenergyconservaFon.
TUESDAY
Autumn Today’s ENERGY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENTS will inform, delight, and
challenge you to lower our ENVIONMENTAL IMPACT – or CARBON
FOOTPRINT
Mary What is a CARBON FOOTPRINT? It is "the total set of greenhouse gas emissions
caused by an [individual, event, organisation, or product] expressed as CO2e." ---
basically this relates to the amount of electricity and energy we use that produce
carbon emissions from fossil fuels. (phew!)
Isabella So, first we’d like to share with you some of the things we are doing to be energy
efficient and lower our school’s carbon footprint here at Bosque:
Did you know we have a solar water heater on the Schoolhouse Building??
Myles And did you know that much of our outdoor lighting AND the water pump on our
pond are solar-powered?
Autumn And we also have automatic light-timer switches all around campus!
Mary One thing we ALL can do is KEEP THE DOORS CLOSED as a way to keep the
heating/cooling systems working efficiently!
Autumn Bosque School used 650, 000 kilowatt hours this past year! What can YOU DO
to lower our enviornmental impact!
Isabella Today’s energy challenge is: to use low or no heating or cooling - So here’s the
Energy tip:
- Adjust the thermostat temperature a couple degrees to save 5% - 20 % of
your energy costs
- AND remember to keep our doors closed.
Myles And, now we have a joke of the day for you:
Mary Did you hear that Mr. Etigson wanted to plant a lightbulb?
Autumn Really?! Why???
Mary He wanted to grow a POWER plant!!
Isabella The Energy STARS will be out at lunch today helping you sign the energy pledge
and take the Energy Conservation Challenge. TODAY you can pick up a puzzle
sheet AND an ENERGY PENCIL and learn a bit about energy and conservation.
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Energycontent/ResourcesGOAL#5• NEEDIntermediateandSecondaryEnergyInfoBooks• NEEDProjectsandAcKviKesBooklet• USEnergyInformaPonAdministraPonKids’Pagewww.Eia.gov/kids• NEEDBlueprintforSchoolEnergyTeams• NEEDwebsite-www.need.org• NEEDEnergyfromtheWindKit• NEEDH2Educatekit• NEEDEnergyGamesandIcebreakers• EducaPonalInnovaPons–Solarbeads• Mr.KirkWard–BosqueSchoolFaciliPesDirector• Mr.RobertLazar,APSWaterandEnergyConservaPonCoordinatorEvaluaFonGOAL#5• StudentswriPngfactsandPpsreinforcewhatwaslearnedearlierin
theyear• Onemonthofrecyclingweighed–575pounds!Ournextweigh-inis
attheendofthismonth–nodataavailableatthisPme,thoughstudentsareobservinglesssofar.
• InformalfeedbackfromschoolcommunityaboutfactsandPps• BosqueElectronicNewsle_er(BeN)reaches700+families,Trustees,
andcommunityeachweek–EnergySTARSwerehighlightedfor3weeks
• Over350names(students,staff,andparents)ontheEnergyPledge!• Classroomsandworkareashavelightsandcomputersoffwhennotin
use.• Schoolprideatbeingenergyawareandefficient
OurEnergySTARSMascot
ROBOCYCLORbecomesan
inspiringcatalystprovidinginterestandinspiraFon
HighlightsofEnergyWeekincludedenergysourceacFviFes,pledge-signing,H2carrace,theEnergy-On-
The-MovetrailerandENERGYBIKE,andan
improvedschoolcultureofenergyawarenessand
acFon.
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#6• Learnaboutconsequencesofelectronicwasteintheenvironment• TechDirectorarrangeseventwithAlbuquerqueRecycling• Promotewithannouncementsandsignsaroundschool• Assistcommunitymembersduringdrop-offbycarryingandsorPngelectronicsStudentLeadershipGOAL#6• StudentspromotedtheE-recyclingeventwithannouncementsandposters• StudentsencouragedpeerstoparFcipate• Studentsworkedwiththetechdirectors,AlbuquerqueRecyclingdirector,andwith
communitymembersofdiverseagesandbackgrounds.• StudentsassistedcommunitymembersintransporFngold/unwantedelectronics• Studentssortedandfilled8+casesEnergyContent/ResourcesGOAL#6• NEEDTheStoryofTrash• NEEDMuseumofSolidWasteandEnergy• NEEDTalkingTrash• AlbuquerqueRecycling,Inc.• Mr.CurtBland,DirectorofTechnology• Mr.MaKFike,• Mr.DavidHeithaus,AccountExecuPve,AlbuquerqueRecycling,Inc.EvaluaFonGOAL#6• Increaseininvolvementbystudentsonaweekendevent.• AddedevenmorestudentstoEnergySTARS!• Collectedandfilledover8casesofelectronicsthatwillNOTbeinlandfillsandwaste
stream–5,780pounds!
Goal#6Learnaboutelectronicwaste,thenpromote,parFcipate,andhostBosqueSchool-sponsoredcommunityE-Recyclingevent.
R2:2013 Certified, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 Certified Recycling Facility
E-Recycling Event
Saturday, February 27, 2016
10 AM – 1 PM
Hosted by Bosque School
This event is intended to provide the general public the opportunity to safely retire electronics to prevent them from ending up in the landfill. The students learn about protecting the environment and the importance of proper recycling.
Electronics accepted for recycling include:
Computers/Servers/Monitors/Laptops/Printers/Scanners/Stereos/ Copiers/Fax Machines/Radios/Stereos/Rechargeable Batteries/UPS
Batteries/Phones/Cell Phones/Cords & Wire/Computer peripherals/Ink and Toner Cartridges/Cameras/Computer game assemblies/
CD and DVD players (Please no TVs, paper or light bulbs!)
FEES:
No charge for computing devices and accepted items except as follows: Hard Drive Data Destruction - $5 per hard drive,
Printers and microwaves - $5 each CRT Monitors - $10 each
Truck will be parked in the front of the school.
For more information visit: ABQRecycling.com or call (505) 990-3732
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EnergyAcFviFesGOAL#7• Reviewandlearnaboutelectricityandtransmission• AKendpresentaPonabouthowgeneratorsandturbines
work• MakeappointmentwithPNM–PublicServiceCompanyof
NewMexico–totouranactualpowerplantStudentLeadershipGOAL#7• StudentsconnectideaslearnedfromNEEDStudentEnergy
TeamworkshopaboutplugloadstoelectricgeneraPonchallenges
• Studentsself-selectasleaderstoparFcipateintour• Students,basedonnewfoundknowledge,follow-upwith
posFngenergynoFcesandremindersaroundtheschoolEnergyContent/ResourcesGOAL#7• NEEDScienceofEnergy• NEEDInfobook–(ElectricityFactsheet)• NEEDPlugLoads(PlugLoadWorksheet)• MsElishaSaavedra-Torres–PNMAccountManager• Mr.GaryBaker–ReevesPowerplantEvaluaFonGOAL#7• UnderstandingtransmissionandimplicaPonsofon-peak
andoff-peak;reviewofschoolenergybillinformsusofstrategiesforourforthcomingrecommendaFons.
Goal#7Learnabouttransmission,generators,andturbinesbytakingatourthePNMReevesPowerPlant-anaturalgas-firedplant
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SummaryofEnergySTARS2016GoalsGoal#1• Re-convenetheAcFvityBlockEnergyClub-EnergyS.T.A.R.S–StudentsTeaching
AboutResourceSaving-atBosqueSchoolinordertopursueinterests,learnandteachaboutenergyandenergyissues,learnfromandsupporteachother,andtojointlyeducateandreinforceenergyconsciousnessandconservaFoneffortsinourschoolandcommunity.
Goal#2• RecognizeOctoberEnergyAwarenessMonthwiththeme:TakeaBITEoutof
EnergyVampires.• Teach,promote,challenge,andraiseawarenessofenergyusageinourschools,our
families,andcommunity.
Goal#3• LearnaboutwhyandhowtoconductanenergysurveybyparFcipaFnginaNEED
BuildingBuddiesworkshopforstudentenergyteams.
Goal#4• ParFcipatewithdemonstraFonsanddisplaysattheNMMESADay-DiscoveryFair
heldattheUniversityofNewMexico.
Goal#5• PlanandcarryoutaNEEDEnergyWeektoteach,promote,challenge,andraise
awarenessofenergyusageinourschools,ourfamilies,andcommunity.• CelebrateEnergyWeekbypromoFngandsustainingacultureofenergyawareness
andencouragingenergyconservaFon
Goal#6• Learnaboutelectronicwaste,thenpromote,parFcipate,andhostBosqueSchool-
sponsoredcommunityE-Recyclingevent.Goal#7• Learnabouttransmission,generators,andturbinesbytakingatourthePNM
ReevesPowerPlant-anaturalgas-firedplant.