Our mission at Fruitland Intermediate School is to educate is to educate our students so they can achieve their highest levels of learning. Our goal is to provide an educational climate in which each student will develop a desire to learn, develop a positive self image, receive opportunities to be challenged, and experience a safe environment and positive school culture in which to grow. We will continue to carry out this mission plan as well as our efforts to go green and make a difference in our environment.
Our Top 5 Accomplishments
Waste Free Lunch-Students in all grade levels participated in several Waste Free lunches. Students who packed their lunch used reusable containers, reusable water bottles, cloth napkins, and reusable silverware. The cafeteria staff worked to reduce as much waste as possible by using reusable trays and eliminated single use plastic containers.
Conserving and Recycling Supplies- In an effort to go green, staff and students have been careful to conserve supplies like paper through a variety of ways such as but not limited to digital activities and utilized electronic devices. Additionally, we minimized paper waste through our school-wide Class Dojo (messaging app) and School Messenger. Furthermore, Art teachers have used recycled materials such as tin cans for art projects. Music teachers also used recycled cans from the cafeteria to make drums. Moreover, recycled materials are also used in gym class and during field day activities. Every student received a school water bottle at the beginning of the school year and have been encouraged to utilize them. Refillable water bottle stations have been installed in the school.
Healthy School Environment- Beginning in 2016, students have been learning about the importance of a healthy school environment. Students participated in weekly “Walking Wednesdays” in which they walked around our school track at recess. Students and staff members also participated in both school-wide and state-wide walk-a-thons and Walk Maryland Day where the entire school came together to walk "across Maryland.” Other examples of this include Virtual Field Day and Jump Rope for Heart. Students also completed daily brain breaks to take a mental break from school work and participate in physical activity. Starting in 2021, staff members began riding their bikes to work in order to promote responsible transportation.
Implementation of Environmental Education- Across all grade levels, students were immersed in a Unit of Science, "Human Impact on the Environment." Each grade level focused on a particular aspect such as climate change, marine debris, and energy conservation. Through these lessons, students were empowered to become good citizens of our environment.
Earth Hour- School wide, students and staff participated in an hour of reducing light usage each Friday by turning off the lights in all rooms. Opening window blinds enabled students to work effectively and teachers to carry on with lessons throughout the duration of Earth Hour.
Conserving and Recycling Supplies- In an effort to go green, staff and students have been careful to conserve supplies like paper through a variety of ways such as but not limited to digital activities and utilized electronic devices. Additionally, we minimized paper waste through our school-wide Class Dojo (messaging app) and School Messenger. Furthermore, Art teachers have used recycled materials such as tin cans for art projects. Music teachers also used recycled cans from the cafeteria to make drums. Moreover, recycled materials are also used in gym class and during field day activities. Every student received a school water bottle at the beginning of the school year and have been encouraged to utilize them. Refillable water bottle stations have been installed in the school.
Healthy School Environment- Beginning in 2016, students have been learning about the importance of a healthy school environment. Students participated in weekly “Walking Wednesdays” in which they walked around our school track at recess. Students and staff members also participated in both school-wide and state-wide walk-a-thons and Walk Maryland Day where the entire school came together to walk "across Maryland.” Other examples of this include Virtual Field Day and Jump Rope for Heart. Students also completed daily brain breaks to take a mental break from school work and participate in physical activity. Starting in 2021, staff members began riding their bikes to work in order to promote responsible transportation.
Implementation of Environmental Education- Across all grade levels, students were immersed in a Unit of Science, "Human Impact on the Environment." Each grade level focused on a particular aspect such as climate change, marine debris, and energy conservation. Through these lessons, students were empowered to become good citizens of our environment.
Earth Hour- School wide, students and staff participated in an hour of reducing light usage each Friday by turning off the lights in all rooms. Opening window blinds enabled students to work effectively and teachers to carry on with lessons throughout the duration of Earth Hour.