Student Postcards Urge Action on Climate Change
Jan 20, 2026 | by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins
Students in Ms. Alvarado's Seventh Grade Science classes put their science knowledge, persuasive writing and art skills to use on a recent climate change postcard project.
Cassie Dua's card implored Santa Cruz Supervisor Monica Martinez to protect the redwood forest from fires by limiting the burning of fossil fuels. Trinley Wright thanked Governor Newsom for "advancing the California Climate Commitment" but pointed out that there is more work to do since California emits 6.2% of the nations' greenhouse gases. And Phoebe Stilwagen went right to the top, suggesting that President Trump rejoin the Paris Agreement.
According to Ms. Alvarado, "Because the topic of climate change can be overwhelming and disheartening, I wanted to end the unit with an assignment that focused on student action. Students wrote to county, state, and national officials, thanking them for policies already passed, and asking for further action."
We are proud of these students-- and their excellent teacher-- who are living into the PCS mission to support the development of socially responsible changemakers!