Air Base K-8

Known as the hidden treasure of South Florida. Magnet program for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Florida Dept. of Education -A Rated School 17 years

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

Meet our Green Team! 🌿💚 Together, we’re growing gardens, inspiring students, and making our school a greener place. Thank you to everyone who helps our ideas bloom! #abk8 @FairchildChall @Dream_in_Green @MDCPSSouth @MDCPS @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach

[Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. @SuptDotres]

Congratulations to Jennifer Diaz of @AirBaseK8, our Teacher of the Week! With 28 years of dedicated service, Ms. Diaz inspires her 4th-grade Advanced Academics ELA students to grow as confident readers and lifelong learners. She also leads the Dream in Green program, teaching teamwork and environmental care through hands-on gardening. We are proud to celebrate her alongside the @EducationFund, @2026MiamiHC, and @CFPExtraYard. Nominate a teacher: https://t.co/OTtDo8GbzI #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 Proud of our school community! 3rd place winners @Dream_in_Green Thank you ABK8 families for your support, hard work, and dedication! #DIG #YourBestChoiceMDCPS @MDCPSSouth @MDCPS @SuptDotres @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach

[Dream in Green @Dream_in_Green]

Extreme heat is more dangerous in areas where concrete & asphalt trap heat. 🌡️ This raises risks of heat exhaustion, dehydration, & poor air quality — especially for vulnerable communities.

More trees & green spaces = cooler, healthier cities. 🌳💧 #ExtremeHeat #ClimateAction

[Sandra Martinez @smartinez510]

Great time for a great cause! It was wonderful speaking with you today!

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

Congratulations to @AirBaseK8 for 2nd Place Silver in the Fairchild Challenge! @FairchildChall We are grateful to our students and teachers for their hard work and dedication. @Dream_in_Green @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @MDCPSSouth @MDCPS @SuptDotres

[Do The Right Thing @DTRTMiami]

@AirBaseK8 @MDCPS @MDCPSSouth @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach Big thanks to these students for their creative participation in our DTRT Art Contest!

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

✨ “Do the Right Thing” proudly recognizes Sebastian Carta and Anastasia Ramirez Rodriguez for their participation in the artwork contest. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration! @MDCPS @MDCPSSouth @DTRTMiami @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach

[Dream in Green @Dream_in_Green]

Save the date! We will be hosting our Awards Ceremony later this month for the Green Schools Challenge winners! Schools, students and teachers will be recognized for amazing work in the green schools movement and shaping the next generation of environmental stewards!

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 Trashy Thursday as part of our Earth Week Challenge! 🌎♻️ picking up litter to learn about waste reduction, our students are making mindful choices for a cleaner future. @Dream_in_Green @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @MDCPS @SuptDotres

[Dream in Green @Dream_in_Green]

Take the Earth Week Challenge ! A fun, one-week sustainability challenge that empowers students to take real action against climate change.
Free, open-access, and easy for teachers, the challenge includes a Teacher’s Toolkit.

Sign up: https://t.co/MBXHUV5cwy

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 Happy Earth Week! Our students celebrated with eco-friendly challenges, a Trash Gala Eco Fashion Parade, gardening, clean-ups, and inspiring reflections.@Dream_in_Green @MDCPS @MDCPSSouth @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @SuptDotres

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 students showcased their passion for the planet during our Eco Summit @Dream_in_Green 💚 We celebrated Earth Day with our incredible Trash Gala Fashion Parade and student-led initiatives that inspire a greener future 🌏@Jenniedteach @carvalhogibson

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 We are so proud of our families who participated in Earth Hour from April 11th–12th by unplugging, turning off lights, and taking time to care for our planet. 💚@Dream_in_Green @MDCPS @Jenniedteach @carvalhogibson

[Dream in Green @Dream_in_Green]

🌎 Happy Earth Day from Dream in Green! 🌱Today, we celebrate our planet and the power we all have to protect it. From classrooms to communities, every action—big or small—helps create a more sustainable future. Join us in making every day Earth Day. 💚 #EarthDay #Sustainability

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

Thank you to our amazing families and students who came out for the Baynanza 2026 Beach Cleanup! So proud of everyone for showing love for our planet, especially as we reflect on Earth Hour. @Dream_in_Green @MDCPSSouth @MiamiDadeCounty @MDCPS

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉Thank you Mrs. Carvalho @carvalhogibson & Ms. Rodriguez for your leadership, support, & dedication to our school community. We appreciate all that you do each day! 💙
#AssistantPrincipalWeek @MDCPSSouth @MDCPS

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

@AirBaseK8 Our K–5 students are growing green thumbs! They explored different types of gardens and designed their very own. @Dream_in_Green @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @MDCPS @MDCPSSouth #Greenliving #DIG

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

Lights Out for Turtles! 4th graders completed their light pollution posters, learning how artificial lights impact sea turtles and the environment. We are making a difference one light at a time! @Dream_in_Green @MDCPSSouth @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @MDCPS

[Air Base K-8 @AirBaseK8]

Kindergartners turned trash into treasure! Using recyclable & waste materials, learning the importance of reusing & protecting our planet. Little hands making a big difference for the Earth! 🌎@Dream_in_Green @carvalhogibson @Jenniedteach @MDCPSSouth @MDCPS