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JANUARY 2017

IN THIS ISSUE:
S
Sustainability

It’s time to Lead by Example.
What does that mean, exactly?
E
Energy
Why do we keep reminding you
to shut everything down for
2017 Lead by Example Campaign holidays and long weekends?
R
OUR PATHWAYS TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Recycling

We hate to remind you, but
DID YOU KNOW that the School Energy and Recycling Team (SERT) your job does become more

program monitors the energy use in all Montgomery County Public Schools difficult in the winter.
(MCPS)? Through your efforts, energy consumption can be greatly reduced T
the Team
and recycling can be increased systemwide.
Congratulations to the school teams
All secondary schools have an opportunity to create a model resource that have a perfect checklist
conservation plan to include energy conservation and responsible recycling submission score!
projects/initiatives towards a sustainable future. SERT invites all MCPS middle
and high schools to participate in the LEAD BY EXAMPLE campaign reinforcing
a culture of conservation and sustainability.

Proven projects/initiatives will be highlighted in SERT’s Best Management
Practices manual, an online resource with helpful conservation strategies and
expectations for efficient building use and operations. Entries may include
behavioral strategies, energy-efficiency projects, and awareness campaigns.
All submissions should demonstrate the effectiveness of each project by
creating a plan and measuring results. The questions “What will we do?” and
“How will we do it?” must be answered.

SERT awards will be granted to the winning middle and high school, and all
participants will receive a certificate for their entry. Students may also earn
SSL hours for participating in this campaign. See page 4 for more campaign
details.