Frequently asked questions

1. Who is eligible to receive the assembly?
2. How long is the assembly?
3. How much space do we need for the assembly?
4. For which grade levels is the assembly appropriate?
5. Is there a minimum or maximum number of students allowed in one assembly?
6. Is there a fee for the program?
7. What is the maximum number of students or classrooms allowed to attend one workshop?
8. How many workshops can our school have?
9. How long are the workshops?
10. How do we know on which dates a workshop presenter is available to come to our school?
11. Do the workshops need to be scheduled consecutively?
12. Can we have the workshops before the assembly?

1. Who is eligible to receive the assembly?

All King County elementary schools that are not within the City of Seattle and have at least 100 K-6 students are eligible to receive the assembly program. Scheduling is prioritized first for under resourced schools. Limitations may be placed on the number of schools registering from any one district, to allow for more equitable distribution of the program.

2. How long is the assembly?

The virtual assembly is 30 minutes long, and the live in-person assembly is 40 minutes long. However, if your school requires two assemblies, we request that you schedule them consecutively in one-hour blocks.

3. How much space do we need for the assembly?

The live in-person assembly set is 25 feet across and 15 feet deep. It is best to hold the assembly in a gym, cafeteria, or multi-purpose room with an electrical outlet.

4. For which grade levels is the assembly appropriate?

The current virtual assembly is appropriate for grades K-2. The live in-person assembly is appropriate for all elementary grades. We offer both a primary version (K-3) and an intermediate version (4-6).

5. Is there a minimum or maximum number of students allowed in one assembly?

Yes, there should be a minimum of 100 students and a maximum of 350 students per assembly performance. (Note: Larger schools can request two assemblies, generally one primary and one intermediate).

6. Is there a fee for the program?

No, the assembly and follow-up workshops are offered free of charge by the King County Solid Waste Division.

7. What is the maximum number of students or classrooms allowed to attend one in-person workshop?

The workshops are very hands-on and interactive, with supplies to accommodate one classroom (maximum of 30 students) at a time.

8. How many workshops can our school have?

Each school can schedule up to four follow-up workshops. An exception may be made to accommodate all classes of a specific grade level that is focused on the chosen topic.

9. How long are the workshops?

The workshops are 40-60 minutes long, and can often be adjusted to meet specific scheduling requests needs. You may also choose more project-oriented Green Team assistance, which would take one hour.

10. How do we know on which dates a workshop presenter is available to come to our school?

Please email workshops@triangleassociates.com email Triangle Associates or call 206-583-0655 ext. 111 to confirm the exact availability of workshop presenters.

11. Do the workshops need to be scheduled consecutively?

Yes, the workshop presenter only needs about 10 minutes between each workshop.

12. Can we have the workshops before the assembly?

Yes, workshops and assemblies may be scheduled independently of one another. However, the classroom workshops are designed to reinforce the messages of the assembly, therefore the workshops are ideally scheduled for a date after the assembly when possible. A Green Team visit may be arranged for an earlier date.