Climate Action Days
Climate Action Day - April 9 -Health, Wellness, and Green Spaces
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On Wednesday, April 9, all NYC Public Schools will engage in a Climate Action Day about Health, Wellness, and Green Space.
On behalf of the P.S. 166 Sustainability Team, we want to make you aware of what activities we will be taking part in on April 9th.
On April 9th, we are asking the entire school community to take part in the following activities:
- Wellness Pledge – create a pledge for staff, students, and families to commit to a healthy practice. Our school’s wellness pledge will be to drink more water and stay hydrated!
- 2-Minute Meditation – set aside time for a schoolwide meditation using Mindful Breathing activities.
Thank you for helping us build a better future for our students and our planet!
Your support and dedication will help our Sustainability Team lead a successful Health, Wellness, and Green Space Climate Action Day on April 9th.
Thank you,
The Sustainability Team
The Sustainability Team
PS 166 Climate Action Days 2024-2025
Climate Action Days Goals
- Teaching solutions: There are countless ways to take climate action. Every school can show students they can have a positive impact on the world around them.
- Celebrating victories: Many school communities already take climate action. This is a chance to show what solutions already exist in our schools.
- Centering justice: As part of every theme, students can learn about environmental justice.
- Empowering students: Students are encouraged to advocate for activities that matter to them. They can help lead Climate Action Days!
- Working together as a community: Schools can include families in Climate Action Day activities. Schools can also work with community-based organizations.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/space-and-facilities/sustainability/climate-action-days
PS + YOU From Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos
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It’s Time to Conserve Water
Dear Families and Colleagues,
This autumn, amid record-low amounts of rainfall, we are feeling the effects of climate change right here in New York City. Earlier this month, a fire broke out in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, fueled by the dry conditions. And with our upstate reservoirs and other water sources far below where they should be at this time of year, we are officially under a drought warning. As a city, it’s time to take steps to conserve water.
Every single one of us—from students to staff to families—can play a role in protecting our water supply. Here are a few tips and tricks from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for conserving water in our schools and communities:
- Shorten your shower! Taking five minutes off your shower saves 25-35 gallons.
- Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
- Only run a washing machine or dishwasher when full.
- Tell a teacher or family member if you see a water leak.
- Call 311 to report an open or leaking hydrant.
For additional water-saving tips, I encourage you to visit the Department of Environmental Protection’s website. You can also learn more about NYCPS’ sustainability efforts here. To our educators: check out the Sustainability Hub for climate education resources and classroom activities.
I’m proud that our schools are already taking action to support the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change, from citywide composting to our Climate Action Days. But there is always more we can do. With 1,600 schools and over one million students and staff, our NYCPS community has the opportunity—and, I’d argue, the obligation—to make a real difference as we tackle this challenge across our city. I encourage each of us to do our part to conserve water.
In partnership,
Melissa Aviles-Ramos
Chancellor