You’re probably focusing on orange and black for Halloween (and we hope you’re voting for your favorite Halloween Window here: http://on.fb.me/gwspooky) – but there’s always room for green. Our kids at Goodwill Beacon 109 would definitely agree. Take a look:
Recycling is now a daily part of these kids' lives, thanks to their own enthusiasm for a cleaner planet and Beacon 109's support.
The kids really took charge. Flyers went out, along with school announcements and personal invitations. This event was a huge success – so much so that the school and Goodwill Beacon have decided to make this event a continuous one.
Now, on each floor of our Goodwill Beacon 109 school, there is a “Go Green” Recycling Box. Goodwill Beacon 109 will continue to promote the importance of recycling throughout the whole school year. Students throughout the school day will have an opportunity to recycle their cans and plastic water bottles during their transitions to their next class.
The students would love to give a special thanks to Beacon 109 After School Program’s Director Jocintha A. Gordon-Reece, Mr. Biciano from the Dept. of Sanitation and Mrs. Pate, Principal of I. S. 109 for making this event a success. We here at Goodwill would like to thank everyone who sets a positive example for the next generation by recycling and donating to Goodwill. Keep it green, Goodwill fans & have a happy Halloween!
[...] Beacon 109 kids developed and implemented their own recycling program, changing the way their school sees trash and empowering them each to play a positive role in their [...]
By: Autumn at Goodwill « Where the Goodwill Goes on November 7, 2011
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[...] weekends, during school holidays, vacation periods, and during the summer. From ballet lessons to recycling programs to summer camp (with a side of salsa), our Beacon staff, supporters and participants wow us again [...]
By: Beacon’s Finest in the Daily News « Where the Goodwill Goes on December 13, 2011
at 11:12 am
[...] Goodwill Beacon 109: “Go Green” Recycling Program [...]
By: Happy Holidays! « Where the Goodwill Goes on December 23, 2011
at 11:56 am
Great information about recycling.
A fun recycling graphic just came through my twitter feed that I thought you might like.
http://www.buildingsguide.com/blog/recycling-facts-statistics-infographic
Bre Matthews
4th Grade Teacher
By: Bre on January 15, 2012
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Thanks, Bre!
By: goodwillnynj on January 21, 2012
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[...] and saving Beacons 109 and 141, and, by saving those Beacon, saving the after-school programs, kid-led recycling programs, dance classes, family-building activities, homework help and safe social lives of countless kids [...]
By: Make Beacon Your Valentine & Show Hundreds of Kids You Care « Where the Goodwill Goes on February 13, 2012
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[...] See – you make a difference. What you read, what you sign, what you write – even where you and shop and donate (your purchases and donations help fund our programs too, alongside city/state support) – these actions can lead to a safe space for kids, stronger bonds between parents, and think-big opportunities for the next generation full of chess champions, dance captains, film directors, ballerinas, scholars and caring, eco-smart individuals. [...]
By: Goodwill’s Beacon 141 & 109 Will Stay Open! « Where the Goodwill Goes on April 6, 2012
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