09/29/2026
Thank you to the Mathew J. Brletic Elementary School Staff for helping us make sustainability part of the learning experience!
This week, all K–6th grade students at Mathew J. Brletic Elementary School participated in a special assembly hosted by Mid Valley Disposal and PUSD Food Services, focused on environmental stewardship and smart cafeteria habits! 🌱👏
Students learned important, real-world lessons about how small choices can make a big difference:
♻️ SB 1383 Organic Waste Sorting
Students learned how and why we separate food scraps and compostable materials from other waste to help reduce what goes into landfills and protect our environment.
🍎 Offer vs. Serve
Students learned how they can select the meal components they want to eat, helping reduce unnecessary food waste in our cafeterias.
The students especially loved seeing a live demonstration of the waste-sorting process! ♻️ It was a hands-on way to see how these practices work and why they matter.
Following the assembly, teachers continued the learning in their classrooms with two instructional videos to help reinforce these sustainable habits and make them part of our daily routine. 📚🌎
We look forward to welcoming Mid Valley Disposal representatives back to review the implementation of SB 1383 and continue supporting our students and staff as we work together toward more sustainable schools.
A big thank you to Mid Valley Disposal and PUSD Food Services for helping our students learn that taking care of our environment starts with the choices we make every day!