Orcas Elementary has a week of activities planned in honor of Earth Day, which is April 22.

The schedule is as follows.

Monday, April 19, Minimal Power Day. Each classroom and all staff will use a minimum amount of power. The heat must be on by law, but there is no law about lights.

Tuesday, April 20, Outdoors Day. Each class will spend some extra time outdoors. They can choose to do a lesson outside, silent reading under the Maple Tree, take a nature walk, or work in the garden.

Wednesday, April 21, Recycled Art Day. The kids will bring in their clean recyclables from home and make art.

Thursday, April 22, Earth Day Parade. All classes will choose a theme and participate in the Earth Day Parade. The parade starts at 1 p.m. in front of the elementary building and will include middle and high school students as well as community members.

Friday, April 23: Clean-up day. All classes will choose a work project to complete either on the school grounds or in the community.