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Green Schools:

Getting Started

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March 6, 2024

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Prepared by �Mobilize Frederick

www.mobilizefrederick.org

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  • Learn what the Green Schools program is and how it meets Environmental Literacy requirements and FCPS Sustainability Initiatives

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  • Hear from a school who just applied to be a Green School

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  • Work on the Green School Pre-Assessment

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  • Determine how FCPS, Mobilize Frederick, and Community can support schools

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Overview

By participating in this presentation, you will:

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Maryland

Association for Environmental &

Outdoor

Education

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Since 1999

Since 1999

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MAEOE Graphic from 2023 Executive Report

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MAEOE Graphic

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Main Objectives of Green Schools

  1. Environmental

Literacy

Students and Staff develop increased

E. Lit

2. Student Actions

8 different student actions to choose from

3. Community

Building community partnerships in school and off campus

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Green Schools Meet E-Lit Requirements

Including these sections/standards:�

(1) Provide a developmentally appropriate instructional program with opportunities for outdoor learning experiences;

(2) Advance students’ knowledge, confidence, skills, and motivation to make decisions and take actions that preserve and protect the unique natural resources of Maryland and of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed; and

Standard 1: Environmental Issue Investigation and Action

Standard 5: Individual and Collective Responses to Environmental Change� https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/13A.04.17.01.aspx

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FCPS Sustainability Initiatives and Goals

  • Expand support for Green Schools (including standardizing fiscal support for leaders)
  • Expand composting programs
  • Recharge recycling efforts

Short-term Goals

Long-term Goals

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Board Presentation on December 6, 2023

  • Develop a comprehensive Sustainability Plan
  • Goal: 50% Green Schools by 2030; 100% by 2035
  • Establish Central Staffing to support sustainability efforts

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Sabillasville

Just applied! 2024

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Presentation by Barb Doney

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Arrow with we are here

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https://marylandgreenschools.org/getting-started

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  • First application is usually a 2 year process; �Start taking photos to document progress now and create shared Drive

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  • The work you do for 2 school years counts towards application. If applying March 1, 2025, then include

Fall 2023 - Spring 2025�

  • Submit your intent to apply by December 15, 2024

(FCPS paid the $75/fee this year); Deadline 2025: usually March 1

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  • Reapply every 4 years to stay certified

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IMPORTANT DATES

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Pre-Assessment Form &

Resources

In MF Google Drive, or link from MAEOE “Getting Started” Page

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NEW Online PORTAL: www.marylandgreenschools.org

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Sample applications from MAEOE can be found at:

https://www.maeoe.org/what-we-do/maryland-green-schools-program/maryland-green-schools-policy/

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IMPORTANT DATES

HOW WE CAN HELP?

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  • Pair with Green Leaders
  • Connect to Community Partners
  • Assist with Professional Development
  • Provide Materials and Resources
  • Assist with Grants
  • Review Application

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  • Your suggestions for how we can help?

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MOBILIZE FREDERICK SUPPORT

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Toolkits

Tree labels

Bluebird box monitoring

Stormwater labeling

Student-led garden design

More coming soon…

www.mobilizefrederick.org

The M.O.L.E.

Lessons and supplies for elementary schools

Enviroscape Model demonstrations available to pair with watershed science

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Prepared by Mobilize Frederick

www.mobilizefrederick.org

mobilizefredericked@gmail.com

Thank you for joining us!

Funding for Growing Green provided by the Delaplaine Foundation and the Frederick County Community Partnerships Grant