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MCDONOGH 15 SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS Teacher: Elijah Sproles

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES      GREENING THE SCHOOL       Last year as part of EDN Hands on Earth Day 2007, volunteers from the community united to install a green roof on McDonogh 15. Green roofs like this one help insulate temperatures in the school building, convert CO2 gasses and improve wastewater runoff issues. This year, Elijah and his students are researching ways to get solar power for the school.        STUDENT LEADERS     Students Nick Conners and Ogunsola Akinlana are two environmental leaders at the school   In September, students Nick Conners and Ogunsola Akinlana attended a KIPP student leadership conference in California. While in attendance they submitted a KIPP school improvement proposal to reduce waste, begin recycling in the school and reuse materials to produce artwork. The students were one of four selected projects that received the grant award and you can read about their project by clicking here.              INDOOR AIR QUALITY TESTING           While mold and water damage was one of the main concerns addressed at the revamping of the school after the flooding of hurricane Katrina, teacher Elijah Sproles is pursuing indoor air quality tests at McDonogh to ensure that the school remains a healthy and clean learning environment for the students.        OUTDOOR EDUCATION           This year, all fourth graders at McDonogh attended a week-long TREE program to connect with their environment and learn about ecosystems and composting. At the end of the program they received an Earth keeper “Key,” preparing them to be stewards for the environment.