This year, Saklan’s sixth-grade scientists are diving into the topic of human environmental impact—and more importantly, how they can help make a difference. As part of their learning, students will participate in service learning, an educational approach that combines classroom lessons with meaningful community service to address real-world problems.
To put their learning into action, the sixth graders have partnered with GotSneakers, an organization dedicated to keeping sneakers out of landfills by recycling or reusing them. Each pair of donated sneakers not only helps the environment but also earns the class funds that they will direct toward species conservation.
Students will decide how best to use the money they raise, with options including:
- Donations to wildlife centers
- Symbolic species adoptions
How You Can Help
Starting next week, a donation bin will be available in the breezeway during the last two weeks of every month. Simply drop your sneakers in the bin and know you’re helping both the planet and our students’ conservation efforts.
The sixth graders invite the entire Saklan community to get involved! Please consider donating any sneakers you no longer want—any size, any brand, all year long. Sneaker-style shoes only, please!
Together, we can help our sixth graders take meaningful steps toward a healthier planet!
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