TEECS’ Green Team is currently applying for the Whole Kids Garden Grant. This grant will award $3000 to a school with an edible educational garden. Submissions are due March 31, 2021. Notification of award will be announced on August 2, 2021. Stay tuned for updates. If...
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey for Schools Bronze certification. TEECS is part of a group of 108 schools that achieved the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification in 2019. Sustainable Jersey for Schools, a program for pre-kindergarten...
TEECS Green Teams are working hard towards completing the application requirements for Green Ribbon Schools. We are aiming for a December 2021 submission. This application is large and requires much research and data, but we are hopeful that we can complete it on time. If...
TEECS Green Teams are working hard towards completing the application requirements for Eco-Schools USA. There is no official due date for this application. This application weighs heavily on student participation and qualifications can be updated on the site as we have them. We can pull...
TEECS Plans to Expand February 28, 2021 EditorNews Somerset, NJ—Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) announced a building expansion in it’s future. On Saturday, February 6, 2021, the school held held its 2021-2022 lottery and received 1040 of applications for the 2021-2022 session. “As we work to welcome new students...
Science has proven that there are many benefits to having in-door plants around you in your living and working spaces. 1. Indoor plants help reduce stress levels 2. Real plants sharpen your attention 3. Working with plants is therapeutic 4. Plants help you recover from illness faster 5. Plants boost...
In 2019, TEECS installed three bins in the cafeteria - compost, recycle, and trash - as a continued effort to live sustainably with greener practices, A video was shared with all the classes about how to sort items from their lunch trays. The material collected in...
In 2020, TEECS’ Green Team installed a rain barrel outside the gym. It’s a great way to conserve water. It is also free water for use in your landscape, garden, and other non-drinking purposes. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels reduces the amount of water...
