St. Francis Xavier cuts off electricity, immerses kids in lesson

As part of a Green Day at the Fort Myers school, the "blackout" from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. was a primary element in lessons about conservation and waste reduction.
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"It's a great idea to be eco-friendly," said eighth-grader Matthew Reilly, 13, who was outside in a polo shirt and shorts after forgetting his jacket on the 54-degree morning with a brisk wind. "I learned that it's a lot warmer in the sun compared to the shade or even when the sun is behind a cloud. I also know I won't forget my jacket again."