sustainability Archives - Turning Point School

Climate Change: Impact and Importance

September 16, 2019 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The overwhelming state of climate change can shut us down in denial or despair, but we must find the courage to educate ourselves and our children about it, take action and inspire our children to take action, and support initiatives that will slow down or reverse the damage to our planet that is occurring with increased speed as each year passes.

Lessons from a Butterfly

November 28, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

“I’m the only one not playing Fortnite after school!” “If you don’t let me do it, I will be left out!” Do these pleas sound familiar? If so, you are not alone; as parents and educators, we are all in this together.

Carpool Challenge

October 5, 2016 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Turning Point School was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a California Green Ribbon School (bronze category). Our sustainability programs, such as Dirt to Dish, composting, No Waste Lunches, service learning trips, and the Carpool Challenge make Turning Point stand out among our peer schools.