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The SERT staff would like to thank all of
our students and staff who helped us
save energy and increase recycling
participation systemwide. We have had
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a successful school year because of you!
Our Green Teams, like the one at Great
Seneca Creek Elementary School
(pictured), have done an excellent job
promoting and modeling conservation,
and we applaud your many efforts.
To the more than 10,000 students who
make up our graduating Class of 2017,
we congratulate you and wish you well
in your future endeavors.
To our returning students and staff, we
hope you have a wonderful summer,
and we look forward to do great things
together next year. Remember, it’s your
world. Choose to conserve!
This newsletter is produced by the School Energy and Recycling Team (SERT) THE SERT TEAM:
program and distributed to SERT leaders, Green Teams, building service personnel, Richard Benjamin, program manager
and others who are interested in conservation and sustainability. As part of the Helen Blankfeld, information specialist
Montgomery County Public School Department of Facilities Management, the SERT DJ Connelly, facilitator
program provides opportunities for all schools to participate and receive incentives Terina Garcia, facilitator
and recognition for their energy conservation and recycling efforts. We support Linda McLaughlin, program technician
a balanced environment for the integration of all students to work together in a John Meyer, recycling manager
culturally diverse environment, and strive to provide the resources, support, and Jim Stufft, facilitator
vision of the future for a successful conservation program at each school.
Promoting the connections between human behavior and its impact on the
environment reinforces our culture of conservation and increases participation
in our mission to conserve resources and recycle actively.
Department of Facilities Management | SERT PROGRAM | 45 W. Gude Drive, Suite 4000 | Rockville, MD 20850
www.GreenSchoolsFocus.org | Main: 240.314.1090 | Fax: 301.279.3005 | SERT@mcpsmd.org | @MCPSsert
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