1. 1. America Recycles Day ProjectThe Green Machine
2. 2. Summary LayoutIntroduction1Individual Roles 5 Community Partner Introduction to team members Carney Academy2Mission Statement6 Events Lean mean recycling machineThree3Team Goals Accomplishments7 Can DriveOct 11-Nov 104Operating Principles Guidelines8 Community ImpactNew Bedford Community9 TeamworkIn class exercises
3. 3. Individual RolesResponsibilities towards the team Kelsey Team leader, communication liaison Tess Time keeper, Wiki specialist Justin Classroom/school connector Alex Facilitator Linsay Recorder/agenda Kristina Initiator
4. 4. Mission StatementWe are a mean lean recycling machine. We are a group ofcollege students trying to raise awareness about recyclingand hope that our efforts within Carney Academy make theact of recycling second nature to the students.We want to make it enjoyable and something the kids feelthey want to do to better for their community. If one personbecomes a better recycler then our job is well done.
5. 5. Goal OneTo increase awarenessabout the importance ofrecycling to friends, Newsletterfamily, and thecommunity of the Three School Eventsstudents Article in StandardTimes
6. 6. Goal TwoTo encourage students #Cans/Bottles Kindergarden+1st Grade Kindergarden+2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade ASD + Officeto collect at least 2,000 $ Amount Raised 351 153167 657 27769cans in order to raise atWeek 1$17.55$7.65$8.35 $32.85$13.85$3.45 399 236142 889 263 47least $100.00 for theirWeek 2$19.95 $11.80$7.10 $44.45$13.15$2.35 570 240260 502 207 27school funds $28.50 $12.00Week 3 $13.00$25.10$10.35$1.35 796Week 4 217449 745 168 31 $39.80$10.85$22.45$37.25$8.40 $1.55 TOTALS2,116 846 1,0182,793915 174$105.80$42.30$50.90$139.65 $45.75$8.70 $394.10
7. 7. Goal ThreeTo have each studentbring in at least 5 cansor bottles so we canreach 2,000 cans
8. 8. Goal FourTo have at least 50families respond to ourblue bin initiative athome
9. 9. Goal FiveTo distribute anewsletter to all 488students to bring hometo their families
10. 10. Goal SixTo set a tradition so thatCarney Academy willcontinue to recycle afterour project is complete
11. 11. Goal SevenTo receive a welldeserved A+ in the class
12. 12. Operating PrinciplesNecessary ideals that we must adhere to 1 Each member must actively and positively contribute to the overallgoals of the team. 82 Each member must fulfill the obligations of their designated teamposition.7 3 Each member should take responsibility for their individual portionof the project. Each member must attend all meetings and be respectful of time. 64 Respect each other and their views. 5 Be open and honest with each other. Make decisions as a team with the end result in mind. Encourage everyones input and recognize each others contributionto the teams success.
13. 13. Community PartnerCarney Academy- New Bedford, MA Weinvolved the entireschool with ourrecycling efforts, totalof 488 students. Our focus was driventowards the 4th gradeclasses, specificallydealing with JenAlmeida.
14. 14. ARD Event 1October 11, 2011 Q&A10 mins BlueCan BinsDrivePosterBoards
15. 15. ARD Event 2October 25, 2011 Recycling Fun Festival Pass the Soda BottlePaperBowlingRecyclingCertificatesRelay Race
16. 16. ARD Event 3November 15, 2011- America Recycles Day Announced 4th grade as the winners2,793 cans$139.65 Individual classroom certificates, large suite certificate Ice cream party
17. 17. Can DriveOctober 11- November 10 7 bins throughout the entireschool Weekly updates Increase recycling awareness Show students with littleeffort they can raise moneyfor their school All money raised wasdonated back to the school Paid for ice cream party
18. 18. Community InvolvementNewsletter sent home with 488 students that was readwith a parent or guardian.1Fun Festival made front page of The Standard Times,reaches 22,814 homes all over the South Coast.2 MCAS prep essays, month of October were focused on recycling.3 Students asked neighbors, grandparents, aunts & uncles for cans.4
19. 19. TeamworkPlans for ImprovementAt meetings we will follow the agenda first and complete tasks before discussing topics notrelated to the project. We will include a 10minute social period in the agenda to conclude meetings.We will plan Wimba meetings to communicate using technological devices.Each member will update weekly availabilitysince schedules are constantly changing. Sundays will be the first day of the week, andthe day we submit our individual schedules.
20. 20. TeamworkLessons Learned CommunicationStaying on TaskSynergy/alignmentAccountability Lack of Conflict
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