Emerick Elementary held Trashion Show to celebrate Earth Day

Emerick Elementary School celebrated Earth Day in a unique and eco-friendly way this year with its inaugural Trashion Fashion Show on April 22. The event showcased the creative talents of its students from kindergarten to fifth grade, who had been diligently working on their designs since February as part of the Emerick Computational Thinking Challenge.

The highlight of the show was seeing all 19 teachers walking down the makeshift runway clad in outfits entirely crafted by their students. From cardboard boxes to snack wrappers and plastic bottles, the students ingeniously repurposed recyclable materials to fashion eye-catching ensembles for their teachers. “This was one of the best events we’ve ever had,” said Emerick Elementary School Principal Dawn Haddock.  

Awards were bestowed upon standout teachers for their exceptional designs and their runway techniques. Mrs. Lynch, a kindergarten teacher, snagged the title of “Most Creative Hat,” while Mrs. Lewis, a third-grade educator, wowed the audience with her “Most Spirited” runway strut.

Mr. Torre’s ensemble, fashioned after Taylor Swift, earned the fifth-grade teacher the coveted “Best in Show” accolade, showcasing the dedication and innovation fostered by the Computational Thinking Challenge.

“Emerick’s Trashion Show was a stellar culmination of nine weeks of thoughtfully facilitated deeper learning and collaborative problem-solving. The students’ imagination and hard work was clearly evident in their creations,” said Clark Seipt, LCPS Director of Sustainability. 

The event fostered creativity and critical thinking and underscored the importance of environmental consciousness. As students and teachers alike reveled in the festivities, the Trashion Fashion Show served as a reminder of the power of repurposing and recycling in preserving our planet for future generations.

The event was designed to promote environmental consciousness and sustainability. By utilizing discarded materials to create fashion pieces, students actively engaged with issues surrounding environmental awareness.

Throughout the process of conceptualizing, designing, and constructing their garments, students gained a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and the importance of responsible consumption and production, all while participating in authentic learning and computational thinking.