America Recycles Day

Sunday, November 15, is America Recycles Day and Robious Elementary School is launching several programs:
1) Friday, November 13 (postponed until November 20 due to inclement weather), will be the first of four "walking school bus" days this school year. Everyone is reminded to keep in mind that adequate adult supervision is essential, asking permission before crossing any private property is a must, and students who will walk home must have a note from a parent stating that their child is walking home (and with whom) before they can be released. Picture ID will be required at the pick-up. For other tips and stories about the walking school bus movement, go to www.walkingschoolbus.org. Email pictures, success stories, or obstacles to brynadunn@comcast.net.
2) Broken crayon recycling is re-launched. Last year, we collected almost 20 pounds of broken crayons, which were given to a local girl scout troop. The scouts recycled them by melting them down and letting them cool in candy molds... and then gave them to local doctor's offices for use in their waiting rooms. This year they hope to make more and donate them to local hospitals.
3) Glue stick recycling is launching - we will be collecting empty and cleaned out glue stick casings to send in for recycling into new glue stick casings. This is the first time RES is doing this, so we'll see how it goes.
4) Drink pouch recycling is also launching in the cafeteria. The PTA has signed up with TerraCycle and for every CapriSun pouch we send in, we get $0.02. Now, we're not doing it for the money but hey, in this economy, every penny the PTA can bring in to help support the programs at our school helps!