Earth Day gets a boost from Social Responsibility

by Corrine Van Lier, Berenice Garcia, and Lupita Gonzalez

Earth Day is coming tomorrow, so we decided to investigate what teachers had planned to do to celebrate Earth Day. One of those teachers was Mrs. Renfro. She teaches 6th grade reading and social studies, but she also teaches an elective class for 7th and 8th graders. Her elective class is called Social Responsibility. They will be visiting Washington Elementary on Earth Day. This is what Mrs. Refro told us about their plans:


Q: What are some activities that you and your Social Responsibility class have planned for Earth Day?


A: My "A Day" Social Responsibility class is going to work with first graders at Washington Elementary School. They are going to make an alphabet book with tips for helping the earth and environment.


Q: When will this activity be taking place?


A: We will do this on Earth Day, April 22nd, during 3rd period.


Q: Do your classes enjoy doing these types of activities?


A: The students’ favorite part of class is working with younger kids and going out in the community.


Q: Does your class only participate in activities nearby?


A: We have to walk to the locations, so we only volunteer with places close to Waldo. We go to Washington Elementary and to the Four Seasons Residential Care Center on Evergreen Avenue.


Q: Can you take other students that aren’t in your social responsibility class?


A: No, not during school because students have to have permission slips to leave the campus. However, when we do after school Adopt-A-Street clean up anybody who wants to volunteer is welcome to join us.


Q: Do students whine a lot because they get bored or tired?


A: We try to have as much fun in class as possible. Sometimes we act goofy and silly while still learning about community service and helping others. Sometimes they don't like the assignments, but because the kids get along really well with each other, I think they still like coming to class.



As you can see, the Social Responsibility class has helped the community in many ways. Earth Day is just one of the many days during which this class will help out. If you would like to help out in your community, then contact Mrs. Renfro for more information.