JES Sustainability Committee

About Our Committee
The Home & School Association Sustainability Committee is dedicated to engaging the JES community in meaningful, environmentally focused activities. Our mission is to raise awareness of our collective ecological impact while encouraging hands-on interaction with the natural world, both in our school garden and on the playground. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important work.

Our Initiatives

• School Recycling Programs

  • Standard recycling throughout the school

  • Recycling of school supplies, including markers, pencils, crayons, and ink cartridges (Art Room)

• Playground & Community Cleanliness

  • Reducing litter on school grounds

  • Annual Block-by-Block Clean-Up (April)

• Lost & Found Organization

  • Improving systems to help reconnect students with belongings

  • Donating unclaimed items to those in need

• Environmental Education & Engagement

  • Hands-on learning opportunities for students and families during Earth Week (April)

• School Garden Support

  • Fall and Spring garden clean-ups

  • Maintaining and enhancing our Fairy and Growing Gardens with a focus on kid-friendly activities

• Creative & Exploratory Play

  • Encouraging nature-based play using natural and upcycled materials in the garden spaces

How does our garden grow? 🌱

With the help of community members like you! Our JES Garden thrives because of families who pitch in to water, weed, and care for it during the summer months. Just a little time from each volunteer helps keep this special space blooming and ready to welcome students back in the fall. Please consider signing yourself or your family up for a garden care shift this summer. It's a great way to enjoy some time outdoors while helping our school garden continue to flourish. 🌻🍅🌿