Hi, this is the Roots and Shoots Club at Marie Murphy School.  Root & Shoots consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. It has been in existence for five years. We are a thoughtful group of environmentally conscious people. We lead our school in service projects that meet the needs of our local and national community. We usually have about 3 projects each year.  We focus on 3 categories of service designated by the National Roots and Shoots Organization:  human community, animals, and the environment.  We meet about twice a month.   Marie Murphy isn’t the only school that has Roots and Shoots Club; schools all around the world try everyday to keep this world clean. We always want to recruit people who want to avoid living in a dirty and disgusting place but love a beautiful and green world. We welcome committed, hardworking students to be part of this group.

Projects (Past, Present and Future)

Current Projects: **Collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House**. For more information on the Ronald McDonald House visit the website.   **A Day of Inspiration and Service** For more information visit the website. First Annual Bike, Hike and Ride Together Week (dates TBA)

Future Projects:  TBA

•  Past Projects (some are continuous)
  • Three R (Recycle, Reuse, Reduce)
• • Feeding the Hungry: Soup Kitchen
  • Global Warming
  • Animal Shelter
  • Beach Clean Up
  • Breakfast and Blankets (we made no-tie fleece blankets and toys for animals at a local no-kill animal shelter)
  • Nursing Home Visit
  • Bird Feeders for Faculty
  • Toys for Tots
  • Planted trees on MM property
  • Cycle to Recycle (bike ride to pick up litter)