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A blog where families, students and staff of Bronx Community Charter School share their street tree activism.
Street Tree Action Day in the news!
Check out this article in the Norwood News about Street Tree Action Day.
Tree Care A Family Affair at Charter School
Tree Care A Family Affair at Charter School
Street Trees!
New York City street trees provide shade, improve air quality and beautify our concrete city. As you can imagine it is hard to be a NYC street tree--pollution, car doors, dogs, and litter make it difficult to grow strong and healthy.
Students at Bronx Community are taking action to care for Bronx street trees! Each day, they care for the 8 trees in front of our school, aerating the soil, watering and picking up litter in and around the tree pits. Our kindergarten and first graders are taking regular tree walks around the block to make observations, ask questions and learn more about what street trees experience in our Bronx neighborhood.
As students inquire about our urban forest they are also asking, "How can I help?" In addition to caring for street trees at school, students and their families are adopting a street tree on their home block. Our 92 BxC families can make a big impact on street trees in the Bronx!
Students at Bronx Community are taking action to care for Bronx street trees! Each day, they care for the 8 trees in front of our school, aerating the soil, watering and picking up litter in and around the tree pits. Our kindergarten and first graders are taking regular tree walks around the block to make observations, ask questions and learn more about what street trees experience in our Bronx neighborhood.
As students inquire about our urban forest they are also asking, "How can I help?" In addition to caring for street trees at school, students and their families are adopting a street tree on their home block. Our 92 BxC families can make a big impact on street trees in the Bronx!
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- KT's Noticings
- Our sign is still here and not gone,YEAH!!!!
- Our family loves nature, especially trees... We ha...
- hi my name is angel and i want you to know about t...
- It's Street Tree Action Day!
- In search of a tree
- STAD--Also known as Street Tree Action Day!!
- Our observations May 13, 2009
- Our Tree Guard Is Broken!
- I want a street tree!
- Street Tree Action Day!
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Bronx Community Charter School
Everyday, students at Bronx Community work with materials, ask questions, gather information, look for answers, share ideas, and explore their world. Instruction takes place in a workshop setting that includes independent work time along with whole group, small group and individual instruction. The BxC curriculum includes Reading and Writing Workshop, word study, constructivist math, inquiry-based science, project-based social studies, visual and performing arts.
At BxC, students learn to be critical thinkers and problem solvers, working together to improve their world. Children spend time learning about their community. Together, students and teachers plan and carry out community action projects that connect curriculum to the realities of life beyond their classroom. Students learn how to create change and become advocates for themselves and their neighborhoods.
At BxC, students learn to be critical thinkers and problem solvers, working together to improve their world. Children spend time learning about their community. Together, students and teachers plan and carry out community action projects that connect curriculum to the realities of life beyond their classroom. Students learn how to create change and become advocates for themselves and their neighborhoods.
Partnerships For Parks
Our street tree work was developed through a grant from Partnerships for Parks. Four BxC staff members spent the winter attending workshops and trainings with Partnerships for Parks: Street Trees Academy. Everyone at BxC is grateful for their support and excellent resources!
You could look for a tree that seems a little neglected. Or maybe listen really closely and see if you can hear one "speaking" to you. Or let your kids choose! :)
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