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D65 Sustainability Update

November 2023

D65 Sustainability Update November 2023
D65 Sustainability Update November 2023

Let's Recycle Better, Together! Let's Recycle Better, Together!

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D65 is kicking off a district wide project to improve and increase recycling in all our schools, Learn More (school recycling intro).


As part of the project, we want to hear from you on how recycling is going in your school. We appreciate your time to share feedback on what's working and challenges to help us improve and increase recycling in your school and across the district. Complete this community survey by Friday December 1.

D65 Parent University - Sustainability Series D65 Parent University - Sustainability Series

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We just wrapped up our D65 Parent University - Sustainability Series, in partnership with the District's Family and Community Partnerships Team. Our goal was to host a series of in-person meetings for caregivers to learn more about the District's sustainability efforts.


In case you're interested, here's our 3-part series slide decks.

5th Ward School Update 5th Ward School Update

Important 5th Ward School Update October 24, 2023

Dear District 65 Community - At last night's regular meeting, the Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Board of Education continued its discussion regarding planning for our new 5th Ward school, including current projected costs, building configurations and student capacity, in light of District-wide financial considerations.

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Trash or Treasure Candy Wrapper Recycling Trash or Treasure Candy Wrapper Recycling

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Let us know if you're participating in Trash or Treasure here!


Shout out to Chute, Lincolnwood, Nichols, Oakton, Walker, Washington and the D65 Warehouse who we know are participating so far...

Trees on D65 School Grounds Trees on D65 School Grounds

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A big thank you to our Climate Action Teams, Natural Habitat Evanston and Openland TreeKeepers for planting new trees this Fall on our D65 school grounds! Stay tuned for details on how many trees we planted this Fall.


Learn more about the District's approach to planting new trees and caring for our existing landscapes.

Sustainability Office Hour Sustainability Office Hour

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When: Wednesday, November 15 from 10-11am CST


If you're interested in connecting about your school's sustainability practices, please set up a time to meet with me. Sign Up Here


Karen Bireta

D65 Sustainability Coordinator

biretak@district65.net

Office Phone: 847-859-8156

Growing our Community: Climate Action & School Gardens Growing our Community: Climate Action & School Gardens

Join our Google Groups and help us grow our community! All are welcome to stay in touch and receive periodic updates on D65 climate action and school garden happenings.

In case you missed it, here's our September 19 Community Meeting Presentation

D65 Sustainability Resources D65 Sustainability Resources

  • D65 Sustainability Focus: 23-24 School Year
  • D65 Guidance for Climate Action and Gardens at Schools: 23-24 School Year
  • D65 Lunchroom Composting & Recycling Resources (1-pager)
  • D65 Tree and Native Planting / School Food Garden Process at our Schools
  • D65 Process - School Garden Mulch or Wood Chip Delivery, Compost Delivery or Yard Waste Pick-Up (pilot for 23-24 School Year)
  • D65 Sustainability Positive Impact: 22-23 School Year
  • D65 Climate Action & Garden Community Contact List
  • Trash or Treasure Candy Wrapper Recycling: D65 How to Guide (Fall 2023)
  • Books4Cause (D65 Guidance): Free children’s books for school libraries plus book donation
  • D65 Sustainability Website
Karen Bireta
D65 Sustainability Coordinator. Email: biretak@district65.net
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