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This page is intended to provide information regarding the active space at Green Lake Elementary. For more information, submit an idea, express a concern, or to get involved please send inquires via email to playgroundcommittee@greenlakedragons.org.
This page is intended to provide information regarding the active space at Green Lake Elementary. For more information, submit an idea, express a concern, or to get involved please send inquires via email to playgroundcommittee@greenlakedragons.org.
Playground Project
Background...
The playground committee was formed in March of 2018 to help facilitate the installation of "turf" in lieu of the blacktop that currently exists. This project was inspired by and made possible through the generous funding donations from the Ahren's family via the Jack Ahren's Fund as well as the parents of Green Lake Elementary during the annual school auction. While the goal of "turf" was the initial catalyst the project has now blossomed into a broader set of guiding principles which has inspired many to re-imagine the playground at Green Lake Elementary.
The guiding principles for the team and project include:
The team is also focused on addressing the on-going need for appropriate play structures that are ADA accessible and to integrate areas for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, medically fragile, behavioral, and students experiencing challenges associated with hearing, vision, speech, etc.
The playground committee was formed in March of 2018 to help facilitate the installation of "turf" in lieu of the blacktop that currently exists. This project was inspired by and made possible through the generous funding donations from the Ahren's family via the Jack Ahren's Fund as well as the parents of Green Lake Elementary during the annual school auction. While the goal of "turf" was the initial catalyst the project has now blossomed into a broader set of guiding principles which has inspired many to re-imagine the playground at Green Lake Elementary.
The guiding principles for the team and project include:
- Develop a strategic master plan that provides an inclusive play experience mindful of our diverse students, families, and community.
- Retro-fit active space and develop unused space so that it encourages social and emotional self-development of our students through play.
- Honor the memory of Jack Ahrens.
The team is also focused on addressing the on-going need for appropriate play structures that are ADA accessible and to integrate areas for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, medically fragile, behavioral, and students experiencing challenges associated with hearing, vision, speech, etc.
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Current Updates:
Tuesday, December 11th 2018 The 1st public community meeting took place. Close to 200 community members participated and collaborated to provide design ideas for our design partner SiteWorkshop. Pictures below, from the event, illustrate the exciting night of activities! Tuesday, January 8th 2019 The project committee met to review the findings from the student assembly, online survey, and community meeting. The design team, SiteWorkshop, summarized the feedback from all of these resources. The document is included below. |
Calendar of Events:
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Documents:
| 2018_0108_gles_analysis_sheets_from_siteworkshop.pdf |
| gles_student_exercise_for_playground_project_120518.pdf |
| gles_playground_survey_results__1_pager.pdf |
| green_lake_elementary_community_meeting_flyer_for_120718.pdf |
| site_overview_for_green_lake_elementary_self_help_application_050418.pdf |
Community Partners & Sponsors:
Thank you to the parents, businesses, and everyone in the community who continue to support Green Lake Elementary through your financial and volunteer donations.
The on-going effort to improve the active space at Green Lake Elementary cannot be possible without community support both private and public. A grant from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has made it possible to fund the current Playground Project that includes the development of a strategic master plan.
“This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods."
Thank you to the parents, businesses, and everyone in the community who continue to support Green Lake Elementary through your financial and volunteer donations.
The on-going effort to improve the active space at Green Lake Elementary cannot be possible without community support both private and public. A grant from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has made it possible to fund the current Playground Project that includes the development of a strategic master plan.
“This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods."
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