Students for Sustainability Conference (S4S)
Monday, January 26, 2015
8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School
Upper School Campus
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Middle school students are invited to join us for this educational, fun, and rewarding experience at the seventh annual Students for Sustainability Conference (S4S)! Bring a “green delegation” to be part of this exciting day of learning, discussion, and planning for environmental sustainability in your school and community. We encourage sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who are passionate about the environment to attend, along with their faculty chaperones. Each year, hundreds of students gather for this special day. We welcome students from Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia schools to lend their energy and enthusiasm to this special day and take home new knowledge and inspiration!
Keynote Speaker
Our 2015 conference speaker is Ian Cheney, an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker. His films and collaborations include "King Corn," "Big River," "The Greening of Southie," "Truck Farm," "The City Dark," and "The Search for General Tso." Mr. Cheney grew up in New England and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, where he was a co-founder of the Yale Sustainable Food Project. In 2011 he and longtime collaborator Curt Ellis were awarded the Heinz Award for using humor and innovative programming to engage people about sustainable food. He is currently a Knight fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Our 2015 conference speaker is Ian Cheney, an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker. His films and collaborations include "King Corn," "Big River," "The Greening of Southie," "Truck Farm," "The City Dark," and "The Search for General Tso." Mr. Cheney grew up in New England and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, where he was a co-founder of the Yale Sustainable Food Project. In 2011 he and longtime collaborator Curt Ellis were awarded the Heinz Award for using humor and innovative programming to engage people about sustainable food. He is currently a Knight fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Green Activity Zones
After the keynote, students will participate in "activity zones" where hands-on learningand sustainability merge. Activities will range from building a windmill to creating art from recycled technology items. S4S needs creative faculty leaders to design and run the activity centers to make the day a success for our students. Please see the conference website for details and to register to run a session.
After the keynote, students will participate in "activity zones" where hands-on learningand sustainability merge. Activities will range from building a windmill to creating art from recycled technology items. S4S needs creative faculty leaders to design and run the activity centers to make the day a success for our students. Please see the conference website for details and to register to run a session.
An interactive Green Forum after lunch will give students the chance to weigh in on environmental issues and compete for prizes in a match of “green” knowledge.
REGISTER TODAY at www.s4sconference.org. Cost is $25 per student or faculty member. Public school groups, please contact Brian Kane for registration details.
History
S4S was originated by St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in 2008 as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Each year, hundreds of students from regional schools attend the only student-focused conference on sustainability in our region. Local and national leaders have lent past support to S4S, including former Vice President Al Gore, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Congressman Jim Moran, Alexandria Mayor William Euille, and EPA administrator Gina McCarthy. S4S has been highlighted by The Washington Post, Alexandria Gazette-Packet, Alexandria Times, Washington, D.C. television news stations, Green Schools Alliance, Virginia Living magazine, National Association of Independent Schools, and Independent Education.
S4S was originated by St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in 2008 as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Each year, hundreds of students from regional schools attend the only student-focused conference on sustainability in our region. Local and national leaders have lent past support to S4S, including former Vice President Al Gore, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Congressman Jim Moran, Alexandria Mayor William Euille, and EPA administrator Gina McCarthy. S4S has been highlighted by The Washington Post, Alexandria Gazette-Packet, Alexandria Times, Washington, D.C. television news stations, Green Schools Alliance, Virginia Living magazine, National Association of Independent Schools, and Independent Education.
Questions? Please contact Brian Kane, SSSAS Director of Environmental Stewardship, at bkane@sssas.org or (703) 212-2912. For more information about St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, please visit www.sssas.org.
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