Sunday, May 31, 2009
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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
i love how my school named there playgground after Eric Nystedt. !
ReplyDeletei think that my school playground is amazing and i know that every one else loves it too everytime i walk out the door for recess everyone is on that playground it is stacked with people . everyone loves our new playground!
i want to thank everyone for helping with the playground !
Eric Nystedt !!
by; alicia breathat
Hi. Great post! The new playground looks great. Providing safe places for kids to hang out and play is definitely something we can all feel good about.
ReplyDeleteAnne sent us a story a while back about her involvement in getting a new playground built in her hometown -- it was a real "aha moment" when she realized how much the project meant to her AND the kids. I thought you and your readers might enjoy it.
www.ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/2563
Hope you like it. Have a great day.
-Mike
mike@ahamoment.com / mutual of omaha