Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class 
- 21 Students
- 6 report(s)
- 0 lbs CO2e saved
Step 1: Perform a Baseline Assessment
Or
If you have already started a waste reduction initiative at your school, provide a brief description of the initial problem you observed.
Implemented a Zero Waste Unit and Assessed Classroom Waste
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Step 2: Create an Action Plan to obtain GSS certification
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Step 3: Complete the Action Projects identified in your Action Plan (must do at least one)
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
Set up a Classroom Worm Compost Bin
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Step 3: Complete the Action Projects identified in your Action Plan (must do at least one)
Or
If you already started a waste reduction initiative, report on what action project(s) you have completed and how you implemented this project at your school.
Students Set up a Classroom Waste Reduction Campaign
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Step 4: Do a Follow-up Assessment and / or report on the actions taken by your class to conserve resources and reduce C02e. Include the numbers here in this step, such as the amount of paper recycled over 30 days.
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Step 5: Celebrate and Share your project(s)
Virtual Classroom Visit - Recognition
Ms. Charlotte Gonzales 3rd Grade Class
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified School District
Virtual Classroom Visit - Recognition
May 20 2020
The County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability (OOS) staff presented Green Star Schools Certificate to class virtually.
Summary
OOS staff presented Green Star School Certificate to students to recognize all of their hard work this school year with recycling, composting, and educating others on the importance of reducing waste from enterring our landfill and protecting our environment.
Quotes from Ms. Gonzales:
"The students have made a huge difference in the amount of food waste in the classroom!"
"Students have really supported each other in understanding what they can do to help reduce our waste!"
Quote from OOS staff, "Congratulations to Ms. Gonzales's 3rd Grade Class for making a difference!
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