Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
We are pleased to share with you that we are in the final stage of achieving a joint venture with the OPP Youth Foundation, which is a registered charitable organization. This is fantastic news, as it will open many funding doors for our initiative.
We are further pleased to share with you that as a result of this joint venture with the OPP Youth Foundation we applied for a grant from the Please Mum Foundation. We recently heard that our application was successful & we will be awarded $10,000.
We are thrilled to share this news with our families & community as it throws us full speed into the second phase of our project. We have been working closely with Belair Recreational Products to ensure elements are ordered & will arrive in order to meet our May 30th Build Day.
We are further pleased to share with you that as a result of this joint venture with the OPP Youth Foundation we applied for a grant from the Please Mum Foundation. We recently heard that our application was successful & we will be awarded $10,000.
We are thrilled to share this news with our families & community as it throws us full speed into the second phase of our project. We have been working closely with Belair Recreational Products to ensure elements are ordered & will arrive in order to meet our May 30th Build Day.
With the $10,000 we will be focusing on enhancements for the Jr./Int. side of the schoolyard.
We are pleased to share with you this image of the structure we have ordered as a beginning of the enhancement for this phase of our project.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Today our students, staff & parents attended an assembly about our playground project.
We heard stories of valuable learning that takes place on quality playgrounds, memories that have lasted a life time & the revealing of our new playground.
We watched a video of a previous Let Them Be Kids Project Build, showing the numbers of volunteers that make dreams become reality by working together to achieve a common goal.
We were presented with $1000 from the Sault OPP Branch and the OPPA Board of Directors combined.
We also saw a memorial slide show of Eric, demonstrating the many wonderful characteristics that lead to our committee selecting to dedicate our playground in his honour.
Character Attributes such as dedication, determination, responsibility, volunteerism, teamwork, community involvement, self esteem and sportsmanship to name just a few...
We heard stories of valuable learning that takes place on quality playgrounds, memories that have lasted a life time & the revealing of our new playground.
We watched a video of a previous Let Them Be Kids Project Build, showing the numbers of volunteers that make dreams become reality by working together to achieve a common goal.
We were presented with $1000 from the Sault OPP Branch and the OPPA Board of Directors combined.
We also saw a memorial slide show of Eric, demonstrating the many wonderful characteristics that lead to our committee selecting to dedicate our playground in his honour.
Character Attributes such as dedication, determination, responsibility, volunteerism, teamwork, community involvement, self esteem and sportsmanship to name just a few...
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Mark Your Calendars!!!
All are invited to participate on our BUILD DAY, May 30, 2009. In order for us to plan the day's activities, we ask that you pre-register for the events you wish to become involved with.
Please click on the registration link and sign up to volunteer!
All are invited to participate on our BUILD DAY, May 30, 2009. In order for us to plan the day's activities, we ask that you pre-register for the events you wish to become involved with.
Please click on the registration link and sign up to volunteer!
- All Volunteers can expect
- Hands on work
- Free food and drink
- Fun, uplifting day
- To make a difference
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Donation Bottles
Look for our Donation Bottles located around the city.
These are 2L pop bottles the have be recycled into Donation Bottles. We are asking the public to make monetary donations & sign a paper cut-out (crayon) to show their support.
Bottles can be found at the following locations:
Lucky 7 (Great Northern Road), Trading Post, Peter's Place, Great Life Wrap & Vibe, Petro Canada Gas Station (Trunk Rd), Petro Canada Gas Station (2nd Line), Canadian Tire Gas Bar (Great Northern Rd), Canadian Tire Gas Bar (Wellington/2nd Line), IDA (Group Health), IDA (Wellington Sq Mall), IDA (Wellington St), Merrett IDA (Wellington West), Medicine Shoppe (Great Northern Road), Medicine Shop (2nd Line),
Gino's Trading Post, Sandro's, Petro Canada Gas Bar (Trunk Rd)
Gino's Trading Post, Sandro's, Petro Canada Gas Bar (Trunk Rd)
News From Home Depot
Dear Tarentorus Home & School Committee Once again, on behalf of the Sault Ste. Marie Home Depot #7034, we would like to “Thank you” for inviting us to assist with the new playground build set for May 30, 2009. We look forward to working with you and the parents of Tarentorus Public School to build an exciting play space for the children. We would also like to set up a kid’s workshop for the children to try their hand at building a special project that they can take home with them. We look forward to speaking in more detail as the day draws closer.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tarentorus School Awarded
Tartentorus Elementary School in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario has been awarded a Let Them Be Kids Helping Hands award. A strong group of parents, teachers, and community supporters have worked tirelessly to bring a playground and much more to this outstanding school. Check back soon to learn how you can help.
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Let Them Be Kids
Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow
OUTCOMES:
We envision the following outcome from the revitalization of our grounds.
•Enhanced school pride through school yard beautification.
•Attraction of new citizens to our community with a well rounded educational facility
•Creation of a fun environment where children will develop a love of healthy physical activity that will last a lifetime
•Increase opportunities for physical & natural activity for students during school hours and beyond.
ACHIEVING OUR GOALS:
Our committee is researching a number of fundraising activities within our community and will continue to do so on a ongoing basis. Our committee maintains a partnership of respect and support with our Parent Council and School Staff. We are compiling a list of private and civil sector businesses and organizations that may be in position to supplement our financial needs. Our proposals will be distributed to such organizations in order to provide a clear map of our intentions and the financial hurdles that we must overcome in order to achieve our goals in making our children's dreams become a reality.
Phase 1 & 2
Currently the grounds consist of 2 small sandboxes, baseball backstops, rusted soccer goalposts, 2 older basketball courts, 2 running long jump pits, large grass areas & some pavement with painted hopscotch games.
Our Vision is to provide our children with a Quality PlaygroundHow?
•Add age appropriate playground structures
•Refurbish the soccer posts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds
•Create a proper field where the children can play soccer
•Adding new track & field elements
•Enlarge the sandboxesWe believe that adding these features will benefit students by enhancing their day with fun, physical, social, educational and creative possibilities.
Phase 3
Outdoor Classroom Improvement Project
Currently this grounds space is not being utilized to its full potential
Our Vision is to provide our children with a year 'round outdoor pavilion How?
Our goal is to provide an outdoor classroom (pavilion and seating) on our gravel area.
This would be shared by all classes as they require. We would like to add some trees, foliage and gardens to the grounds as well as a nature trail in our large wooded area for walks and snowshoeing. Another priority is to enhance our main entrance, primarily through landscaping, to provide a safer waiting and dismissal area.
Dedication of Playground
In Memory of Eric Nystedt
OUTCOMES:
We envision the following outcome from the revitalization of our grounds.
•Enhanced school pride through school yard beautification.
•Attraction of new citizens to our community with a well rounded educational facility
•Creation of a fun environment where children will develop a love of healthy physical activity that will last a lifetime
•Increase opportunities for physical & natural activity for students during school hours and beyond.
ACHIEVING OUR GOALS:
Our committee is researching a number of fundraising activities within our community and will continue to do so on a ongoing basis. Our committee maintains a partnership of respect and support with our Parent Council and School Staff. We are compiling a list of private and civil sector businesses and organizations that may be in position to supplement our financial needs. Our proposals will be distributed to such organizations in order to provide a clear map of our intentions and the financial hurdles that we must overcome in order to achieve our goals in making our children's dreams become a reality.
Phase 1 & 2
Currently the grounds consist of 2 small sandboxes, baseball backstops, rusted soccer goalposts, 2 older basketball courts, 2 running long jump pits, large grass areas & some pavement with painted hopscotch games.
Our Vision is to provide our children with a Quality PlaygroundHow?
•Add age appropriate playground structures
•Refurbish the soccer posts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds
•Create a proper field where the children can play soccer
•Adding new track & field elements
•Enlarge the sandboxesWe believe that adding these features will benefit students by enhancing their day with fun, physical, social, educational and creative possibilities.
Phase 3
Outdoor Classroom Improvement Project
Currently this grounds space is not being utilized to its full potential
Our Vision is to provide our children with a year 'round outdoor pavilion How?
Our goal is to provide an outdoor classroom (pavilion and seating) on our gravel area.
This would be shared by all classes as they require. We would like to add some trees, foliage and gardens to the grounds as well as a nature trail in our large wooded area for walks and snowshoeing. Another priority is to enhance our main entrance, primarily through landscaping, to provide a safer waiting and dismissal area.
Dedication of Playground
In Memory of Eric Nystedt