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Brophy College Preparatory 2009 Summit on Human Dignity

One People, One Planet, One Mission:
Renewing Our Commitment to Sustainability and Stewardship

A Forum to Examine Global Environmental Issues in Light of Our Gospel Call
to Respect and Promote the Human Dignity of Each Person.

 

Sustainability Field Trips

 

Friday, February 6th 1-5pm
If you want to deepen your experience of the Summit and further your learning sign up for one of three Sustainability Fieldtrips.  This is the first time ever Brophy is offering Summit related fieldtrips open to all students.  Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Sign up early and make sure to turn your permission slip into Mrs. Hornbeck in the OFJ as soon as possible. 
All trips will take place on Friday, February 6th.  Students should meet in the Student Activity Center immediately after school for lunch.  They will depart in their respective groups from the SAC and will return to Brophy no later than 5pm.

What do you need to do?
See below for your fieldtrip options
Choose the one that is most appealing to you
Sign up through the link on blackboard
Print the permission slip for your trip below
Have your parents sign it
Turn it in to Mrs. Hornbeck in the Office of Faith and Justice ASAP!!!

Lunch will be provided for all field trip participants in the Student Activity Center immediately afterschool prior to departure for the trips.  Students must report to the SAC immediately after school to check in and ensure enough time to eat. 

Questions? Contact Mrs. Baldwin in the OFJ at kbaldwin@brophyprep.org

Option 1: Visit to Phoenix Urban Farm
Greg Peterson, a local voice in sustainability, urban farming and going green will host a Brophy delegation at his local urban farm.  Students will not only learn about the potential of urban, organic farming and green living but will see it firsthand!  Visit Your Guide to Green’s website to learn more.

Permission Slip for Visit to Phoenix Urban Farm

 

Option 2: Visit to Phoenix Recycling Center
Brophy students will have the unique opportunity to visit the City of Phoenix’s newest recycling center and get the behind-the-scenes look at what all goes into recycling.  Students are guaranteed to learn about the recycling process, what can and cannot be recycled and why recycling is so valuable.

Permission Slip for Visit to Phoenix Recycling Center

 

Option 3: Visit to ASU School of Sustainability and Ride on the Phoenix Light Rail
Arizona State Universities Global Institute of Sustainability is the first of its’ kind in the world and is garnering international attention.  Come see what the hype is all about as you tour the school, learn about the programs it offers and even take a ride on the new Phoenix Light Rail!  Students in this group will board the Light Rail near Brophy and ride roundtrip to ASU.  Visit ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability website to learn more.

Permission Slip for Visit to ASU School of Sustainability and Ride on the Phoenix Light Rail