King County Green Schools Program assists student teams, teachers, and other school staff to expand knowledge and understanding of sustainability and to take steps to become more sustainable. All students and staff in Samantha Smith will learn about and engage in environmental stewardship, resource conservation in their schools, homes, and communities. 

Samantha Smith Students will:

• learn about resource conservation and sustainability
• initiate and expand waste reduction and recycling practices and other conservation actions
• involve the whole school community in environmental stewardship with attention to cultural differences, equity and social justice, and best practices for engagement
• operate environmentally efficient and responsible facilities

Attention Smith Students in Grades 3-5!! 

You have a unique opportunity to be a part of the Student Green Team. The Green Team members volunteer their time to work on activities throughout the year. Green Team members are leaders and act as role models o educate others about resource conservation actions that help protect our environment. If this seems interesting, then please email the completed, signed application to Pallavi Kalale - sustainability@smithptsa.org by February 4th, 2022 with subject “Smith Green Team”. 

The program is sponsored by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division. Refer to the Recycling Toolkit page for Waste Reduction and Recycling Fast Facts to learn more!