2018 Baltimore Lab School Systematic Partnerships
As an Independent school and MSDE private placement facility, Baltimore Lab does not have a "higher" or central office level of support.
Head of School and the Baltimore Lab School Administration Team
Baltimore Lab Head of School, Steve Buettner and his administrative staff continue to support all aspects of the Maryland Green School program through annual professional development opportunities for all of our staff members. This support began under the leadership of Head of School, Emeritus, David Lightfoot.
The Outdoor Education Department was created and supported by our administration with a full time staff member, a $10,000 budget and a 14 passenger school bus as a mobile outdoor classroom.
Baltimore Lab School has matched the funds we receive each year from the Chesapeake Bay Trust Environmental Education Mini Grant.
The Outdoor Education Department was created and supported by our administration with a full time staff member, a $10,000 budget and a 14 passenger school bus as a mobile outdoor classroom.
Baltimore Lab School has matched the funds we receive each year from the Chesapeake Bay Trust Environmental Education Mini Grant.
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Yearly Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini Grant Awards for Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards Program
CBT Funding for our Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards program is matched by Baltimore Lab School.
Oysters are provided by CBF and the Baltimore Waterfront Partnership.
Oysters are provided by CBF and the Baltimore Waterfront Partnership.
Each year, beginning in 2013, Baltimore Lab School received grant funds from the Chesapeake Bay Trust This program promotes stewardship through meaningful watershed experiences, investigations and action projects.
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| 2015_cbt_support_letters.pdf |
| 2015_new_project_summary_for_grant_report__2_.docx |
| project_summary_for_2014-15.docx |
Baltimore Lab School Outdoor Education Department
The Baltimore Lab School Outdoor Education Coordinator, Patti Child, supports all aspects of the Maryland Green School Program by coordinating our Green Team of teachers, students, parents, systemic and community partnerships.
Sustainable Partnerships: The following organizations have been supporting the green school program at Baltimore Lab School for over 5 years. Please read more about these partnerships in the Community Partnership section of this application. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Severn River Association, Watershed Stewards Academy, Baltimore Tree Trust, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, National Aquarium and MAEOE.
Sustainable Partnerships: The following organizations have been supporting the green school program at Baltimore Lab School for over 5 years. Please read more about these partnerships in the Community Partnership section of this application. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Severn River Association, Watershed Stewards Academy, Baltimore Tree Trust, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, National Aquarium and MAEOE.
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| maeoe_support_letter.pdf |
| maeoe_membership.pdf |
| support_for_green_school_initiatives_through_wsa.pdf |
Baltimore Lab School Green Team
THE DIFFERENCE IS EXTRAORDINARY!
This difference is evident the moment you walk through our doors. One of the things that makes our school so extraordinary is the dedication and passion our students and staff have to creating an eco-friendly school, city, and world. At Baltimore Lab School we strive to promote appreciation for our environment, conserve our resources, cultivate and implement ideas that reduce waste, inspire each other to shift their strategies to a more sustainable path, and empower others to do the same.
Baltimore Lab Green School Sustainability Leader:
Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
Date: 2012 to present.
Patti Child coordinates and reports to all staff, administrators, parents and a Board of Directors. As the Outdoor Education Coordinator, Patti Child has developed sustainable partnerships with local, national and federal organizations to provide support on aspects of our green school initiatives.
Lower School Team:
Carrie Brazell, LS Assistant. Lower School Green Team Leader. Schoolyard Habitat.
Date: January 29, 2018
A Google classroom was set up by Carrie Brazell for our Lower School students and staff to collaborate, organize, and display all the things that help to make BLS a school habitat that is really passionate about conservation, sustainability, and inspiring others.
Lower School Teachers:
Laura Earley, LS and MS Art.
Marianne Angelella, Knights/Ladies and Drama
Jackie Lesh, Lower School Science and Movement
Colleen Rajewski, LS Teacher and Director of Summer Program
Laura Ealy, Occupational Therapist
Student Representatives: Trip and Luke L. 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
Middle School Team:
Kara Huggins, MS Science and Project Based Learning, Middle School Green Leader. TIC.
March Klien, MS Fitness, Middle School Green Leader. Outdoor Fitness.
Middle School Teachers:
Audrey Hildebrand, MS Science and Math
Darlene White, MS English
Joel Banotai, MS math
Ruth Goodlaxson, MS Math
Middle School Student Representative: Josh M., 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
High School Team:
Lauren Moore, HS Environmental Science and Statistics. HS Green Leader.
Britta Hoffman, HS assistant. HS Green Leader. Recycling.
High School Teachers:
Zac Lawhon, Art Middle School/High School Photography and AP Art, Rain Garden Coordinator.
John Mulherin, High School US Government, TIC, Aquaponics.
Amy Zbikowski, HS Language arts and community service coordinator.
Jim Schwartz, High School Math
Students: Green School News Reporters: Brenna M. ,Julia P., Nathan H., Julian U.
Green School Representative: Julian U., Bradley W., and Sean R.
Students: 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
Administrators: Dr. Gwen Grant, Head of High School. Annette Fallon, Admissions Director.
Parents: Nancy Croft and Tony Cosby
Sustainable Community Partners: MAEOE. Christina Gladmon, Green School Leader. Rachael D. Gilde, Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus, Living Classrooms Foundation, MAEOE Green Center and the National Aquarium.
Facility and Operations: Yuriy Gordichuk, Craig Hoffman and Anant Saran
Principal: Steve Buettner
Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator.
Date: 2012 to present.
Patti Child coordinates and reports to all staff, administrators, parents and a Board of Directors. As the Outdoor Education Coordinator, Patti Child has developed sustainable partnerships with local, national and federal organizations to provide support on aspects of our green school initiatives.
Lower School Team:
Carrie Brazell, LS Assistant. Lower School Green Team Leader. Schoolyard Habitat.
Date: January 29, 2018
A Google classroom was set up by Carrie Brazell for our Lower School students and staff to collaborate, organize, and display all the things that help to make BLS a school habitat that is really passionate about conservation, sustainability, and inspiring others.
Lower School Teachers:
Laura Earley, LS and MS Art.
Marianne Angelella, Knights/Ladies and Drama
Jackie Lesh, Lower School Science and Movement
Colleen Rajewski, LS Teacher and Director of Summer Program
Laura Ealy, Occupational Therapist
Student Representatives: Trip and Luke L. 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
Middle School Team:
Kara Huggins, MS Science and Project Based Learning, Middle School Green Leader. TIC.
March Klien, MS Fitness, Middle School Green Leader. Outdoor Fitness.
Middle School Teachers:
Audrey Hildebrand, MS Science and Math
Darlene White, MS English
Joel Banotai, MS math
Ruth Goodlaxson, MS Math
Middle School Student Representative: Josh M., 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
High School Team:
Lauren Moore, HS Environmental Science and Statistics. HS Green Leader.
Britta Hoffman, HS assistant. HS Green Leader. Recycling.
High School Teachers:
Zac Lawhon, Art Middle School/High School Photography and AP Art, Rain Garden Coordinator.
John Mulherin, High School US Government, TIC, Aquaponics.
Amy Zbikowski, HS Language arts and community service coordinator.
Jim Schwartz, High School Math
Students: Green School News Reporters: Brenna M. ,Julia P., Nathan H., Julian U.
Green School Representative: Julian U., Bradley W., and Sean R.
Students: 100% of our students participate in MWEE's and student driven action projects.
Administrators: Dr. Gwen Grant, Head of High School. Annette Fallon, Admissions Director.
Parents: Nancy Croft and Tony Cosby
Sustainable Community Partners: MAEOE. Christina Gladmon, Green School Leader. Rachael D. Gilde, Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus, Living Classrooms Foundation, MAEOE Green Center and the National Aquarium.
Facility and Operations: Yuriy Gordichuk, Craig Hoffman and Anant Saran
Principal: Steve Buettner
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| green_team.docx |
| green_school_best_management_practices.docx |
Operations and Facilities
June 29, 2017
Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.
Baltimore Energy Initiative
City of Baltimore
Baltimore Lab School
Baltimore Lab School was awarded up to $86,603 for the purpose of carrying out energy savings improvements t its building located at 2220 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD. 21218. Funds provided through a Baltimore Energy Initiative from the City of Baltimore will enable us to replace air conditioners, lighting retrofit and add attic insulation.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Craig Hoffman, Director of Finance and Operations
Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.
Baltimore Energy Initiative
City of Baltimore
Baltimore Lab School
Baltimore Lab School was awarded up to $86,603 for the purpose of carrying out energy savings improvements t its building located at 2220 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD. 21218. Funds provided through a Baltimore Energy Initiative from the City of Baltimore will enable us to replace air conditioners, lighting retrofit and add attic insulation.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Craig Hoffman, Director of Finance and Operations
Baltimore Lab School Board of Directors and Parents Association
Our BALTIMORE LAB SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS matches funds from the Chesapeake Bay Trust mini grant awards we receive and financially supports all of our green school activities.
Outdoor Education is as one of the cornerstones of Baltimore Lab School.
James S. Aist, Esq., Lori Brady, Ph.D., Jeffrey Christ, Jonathan Clark' Kent G. Croft, Mariale Hardiman, Ed.D., Jonathan Jett-Parmer, David Kramer, John Magladery, Gordon M. Stetz, Gregory D. Stewart, Maureen E. Walsh, Brian Whalen, Marc Wyatt.
September 7, 2018
At tonight's Board meeting, our Board of Directors unanimously approved window replacement for the summer of 2018.
Outdoor Education is as one of the cornerstones of Baltimore Lab School.
James S. Aist, Esq., Lori Brady, Ph.D., Jeffrey Christ, Jonathan Clark' Kent G. Croft, Mariale Hardiman, Ed.D., Jonathan Jett-Parmer, David Kramer, John Magladery, Gordon M. Stetz, Gregory D. Stewart, Maureen E. Walsh, Brian Whalen, Marc Wyatt.
September 7, 2018
At tonight's Board meeting, our Board of Directors unanimously approved window replacement for the summer of 2018.
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| kent_croft_support_letter.docx |
2015-present
Baltimore Lab School Parents Association Meetings
Patti Child presents our Baltimore Lab School Environmental Literacy Goals and discusses areas of our green school objectives parents would be interested in participating in. Parents volunteer to help out with our cup campaign and to edit the green school weebly. Other initiatives are discussed.
Baltimore Lab School Parents Association Meetings
Patti Child presents our Baltimore Lab School Environmental Literacy Goals and discusses areas of our green school objectives parents would be interested in participating in. Parents volunteer to help out with our cup campaign and to edit the green school weebly. Other initiatives are discussed.
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| pals_b_presentation.docx |
| march_12_2015_pals_b_green_school_meeting.pdf |
Baltimore Lab School Communication Department
BLS Quarterly Green News
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| updated_green_news_recipient_list.docx |
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Baltimore City Office of Sustainability and the Baltimore Community Foundation
2015-present
Even though we are not a Baltimore City Public School, we do have funded students from Baltimore City and we are located in Baltimore City. As such, Joanna Pi-Sunyer and the Baltimore Office of Sustainability has continued to support our green school program through resources, information, lessons and professional development.
In 2015, The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability chose the Baltimore Lab School Aquaponics program to be funded by the Baltimore Community Foundation. We continue to attend Baltimore City Office of Sustainability programs and workshops.
Even though we are not a Baltimore City Public School, we do have funded students from Baltimore City and we are located in Baltimore City. As such, Joanna Pi-Sunyer and the Baltimore Office of Sustainability has continued to support our green school program through resources, information, lessons and professional development.
In 2015, The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability chose the Baltimore Lab School Aquaponics program to be funded by the Baltimore Community Foundation. We continue to attend Baltimore City Office of Sustainability programs and workshops.
Baltimore Lab School Staff educate other teachers about
Environmental Literacy.
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June 22-26th
Professional Development for Baltimore City Teachers Chesapeake Classrooms/ Chesapeake Bay Foundation Baltimore City and the Environment PD CBF Baltimore Lab School Mentor Teacher: Patti Child CBF Staff: John Tapscott and Sam Woolford Baltimore City Teachers: Bif Moeller, Jason Poknis, Brianna Punte, Sara Homol, Erin Carney, Kristin Ruff, Susan Casey, Beth Davis, Allie Cooperman, Carrie Coxen, Joyce Kalish, Melissa Riora, Lauri Delaney, Keyshawn Boss. |
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March 2, 2017
NAIS Workshop PRESENTER: John Mulherin, Baltimore Lab School (MD) THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Educating Students for a Sustainable World: An Interdisciplinary Approach Turn today’s global challenges into thought provoking lessons with hands-on activities that explore world population growth, natural resource use, climate change, and social justice. Presented activities integrate geography, history, and environmental science around authentic problems. Engage in role playing, mapping, cooperative group problem solving, and more. March 3, 2017 PechaKucha session on Playborhoods PRESENTER: Annette Fallon, Baltimore Lab Admissions Director. School (MD) |
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Accreditation and Memberships
- Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved nonpublic special education school
- Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS)
- Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Educa-tion Facilities (MANSEF)
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Second-ary Schools (MSA-CESS)
- Maryland Association of Environmental Outdoor Educators (MAEOE) Green School
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| maeoe.pdf |
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