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raising native fish for river release

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Taking care of ourselves so we can change the world.

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Keeping plastics out of the ocean.

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.

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Nearpod

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#VisitUN: A short tour of the United Nations Headquarters

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February 5, 2021

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Map of the schools who are participating with us!  GLOBAL goals--we are all together.  

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Map of the schools who are participating with us!  GLOBAL goals--we are all together.  

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10 Things We Can Do To Protect The Earth

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Our list with a Pledge for people to fill out.

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Our list with a Pledge for people to fill out.

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Every day, if we want to drink water at lunch, we will bring our OWN water bottle and will not use the plastic water bottles offered.

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Waterbury Republican American

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The Kindergarten class at Rumsey Hall, affectionately known as the Kindies, organized a march to proclaim their pledge to protect the Earth. After weeks of research and planning, the students boldly displayed activist signs, chanted "save the Earth," and inspired inclusion from peers throughout the streets of Rumsey Hall's campus. "We are changing the world, one Kindie at a time," said Kindie teacher Amanda McGrew.

The Kindies crafted the signs with messages that included earth-saving slogans such as, "Soil Not Oil," "Buy Less Stuff," and "Use Less Plastic." The day of the march, they communicated their mission to the entire community by showing a video asking for help. They asked their peers to support their mission by signing a pledge to take action on behalf of the Earth. Then, the Kindies bravely marched in solidarity to voice their pleas to save the Earth.

The Kindie March was the culmination of many weeks of research and preparation. First, they learned about their connection to the Earth. Next, they explored the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. As their self-awareness developed, they discovered the value of using their voice and hands to benefit our planet and each other.

The Kindies knew they wanted to enact change to save the planet. They researched, took a virtual tour of the U.N., and talked about what they could do to help. "Our interests often came around to animals," McGrew stated. "We discovered that we're interested in exploring the web of life, food chains, and endangered species. We looked at the globe and various ecosystems to understand the problems and look for solutions."
The Kindies next step was to take immediate action to save wildlife. They decided to raise fish in partnership with Trout Unlimited, the conservationist organization dedicated to protecting and restoring coldwater resources. They set up a large tank right in the middle of the Kindie classroom, filled it with trout eggs, and catalogued the hatching process. This spring, the students will study the environmental health of Rumsey Hall's on-campus segment of the Shepaug River and release the trout into the wild.

The Kindies felt empowered from the knowledge they gained in their Global Goals research and trout-raising triumph-so much so that they were emboldened to march publicly for their beliefs. Their classroom experiences and connections taught them that their minds and spirits are mighty. The power of their imagination was activated. Their actions-the historical Kindie March-inspired change in their community.

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The Kindergarten class at Rumsey Hall, affectionately known as the Kindies, organized a march to proclaim their pledge to protect the Earth. After weeks of research and planning, the students boldly displayed activist signs, chanted "save the Earth," and inspired inclusion from peers throughout the streets of Rumsey Hall's campus.

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THANK YOU @MaiaBassett 💗

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We made SIGNS, a banner,  & a Class Flag for our March.

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We made SIGNS, a banner,  & a Class Flag for our March.

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Our Rumsey Community joins us in making pledges of their own.

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March 4, 2021

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Goals Project 2021 Dance Performance - Young Changemakers

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The Lazy Person's Guide To Changing The World

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The Lazy Person's Guide To Changing The World