You see
things; and you say, "Why?"
But I dream things that never were;
and I say, "Why not?”
-George Bernard Shaw
Because of YOU, we have been able to dream things that
never were; and say, “Why not?”
Because of YOU, we have been able to expand our vision
beyond our original one.
Because of YOU, we are able to make our children’s’
dreams a reality.
All because of YOU!
The support of your time, talent, and treasure has
allowed us to provide so much more than we ever thought possible. In the early
stages of this journey, we, as committee members, aimed for a playground. But
as a result of the overwhelming support we’ve received, we are not only going
to provide our children with a playground, but an upgraded soccer field, an outdoor
classroom, a peace garden, and a labyrinth! It is indeed going to be an Extreme
Play Yard Makeover!!! Thank you so much!
Our Vision...Because of YOU!
Playground: As initially planned, we will provide a safe and
inclusive playground, complete with picnic tables, garbage/recycling can, and
benches. It will be a welcoming place for families to come and connect. As you
will see from the NEW AND IMPROVED DESIGN below, there have been a few
additions and adjustments. There will now be toddler swings, an inclusive swing
and a couple additional standard swings. Because this play area is for ALL
children, we have included a wheelchair accessible digger and
activity panels that address sensory challenges. There will be a walkway around
the inside perimeter of the fencing to allow easier access for wheelchairs and
strollers, as well as a place for parents to walk while supervising their
children.
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| Future Site of Playground |
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| Our New and Improved Design |
Soccer Field: The field will be grubbed off prior to build day and the necessary loads of topsoil will be delivered in time for spreading on September 29th. There will be fencing installed on the front and back of the field as well. So…get your shovels and rakes ready and join us in making this happen!
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| Existing Soccer Field |
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Outdoor Classroom: The outdoor classroom will be
located where the old swings once were. It will include seating and some plants
and flowers. We are including a picture below of the existing space, as well as
a couple of images of outdoor classrooms. This will help give you an idea of
what things might look like.
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| Future Site of the Outdoor Classroom (where peastone is) |
A
Peace Garden: This will be a quiet place of solitude and
retreat with flowers, shrubs and two park benches. This will be located beyond
the far end of the school, between the soccer field and outdoor classroom. A
huge rock exists there right now, but it is going to be transformed on build
day when it is encompassed with plants and flowers. Just past the rock is a
stream of trickling water which adds to the beauty of this space. Below is a
picture of the existing space and a picture of what a peace garden might look
like.
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| Future Site of the Peace Garden |
A
Labyrinth:
School labyrinths can serve as an activity zone for students. They can
stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving, and act as a tool for conflict
resolution. The labyrinth remains a metaphor for the individual's journey
through life. While there are many labyrinth designs, ours will be made out of
medium sized rocks. The images below will help you envision the possibilities with
us.
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| Future Site of the Labyrinth (where alders are) |
