Sustainability at PS 102

For this first time ever, throughout the 2023-24 schoolyear, NYC Public Schools are launching 4 themed Climate Action days to promote student learning and empowerment around climate action. PS 102 is participating in each day with school-wide student-led actions and events. Check back here or at NYC Public Schools Office of Sustainability for more information. 

Students at P.S. 102 played an important role in preparing for and participating in NYC Public Schools' first ever Climate Action Day on December 6th, 2023. Because the theme for CAD 1 was energy, students participated in lessons on conserving energy. Students brainstormed ways they could raise awareness about our plan to turn lights off on our first Climate Action Day, and then worked hard to make beautiful posters for the school hallways. Two students made morning announcements on the day of the event to encourage participation. Many classes participated in turning lights off and letting the sunshine in. Because of hard student' work, P.S. 102 was ready to conserve energy on our Climate Action Day!

Students at P.S. 102 participated in Climate Action Day 2, on February 7th, by learning why it important to make less waste. To participate in this city-wide event, P.S. 102 expanded its already existing waste reducing actions including plastic free lunches and waste sorting stations including curbside composting. A Green Team of student Cafeteria Rangers now works every lunch to support younger students in throwing their trash away in the cafeteria correctly. 

Students in all STEAM classes learned about green spaces, what they are and why we need them. We learned there are many kinds of green spaces and we need them to lower neighborhood temperatures, absorb rain water, improve air quality, and provide places where we can get exercise and feel good. Students solved the problem that some neighborhoods do not have enough green spaces by planning and building their own green spaces. We have many future urban engineers! On April 17th, classes were invited into our amazing school garden to learn about and practice mindfulness techniques including yoga and breathwork. We are so grateful for our green space!

Students in all STEAM classes are preparing for the next Climate Action Day all about water by learning ways we can save our precious drinking water and why that is important. Students will be creating posters for the school building to raise awareness and inform everyone about the importance of an how to conserve water.