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Kenmore has been named by Family Circle Magazine as One of the 10 Best Towns for Families. We have also been ranked #1 by Seattle Magazine for Best Metropolitan Neighborhoods to Live. This project is now complete!
A playground can be built in a day, but it takes months of planning and hard work. To get there, we've broken this complex process into eight key steps, or Mile Markers, as you can see in this road map.
Of course, planning such a large project takes teamwork. Within each Mile Marker, the Project Leader and eight planning teams, outlined below, complete key tasks, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.
If everyone on the planning committee follows the roadmap and keeps on top of their tasks, they will make building a playground look easy on the big day!
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Building a playground doesn't happen alone. It is indeed a team effort. Find out more about the role of the project leader and all of the teams who work together to make playground dreams come true.
Stacey Denuski
101 points
Kenmore, WA
Thanks to volunteers!
I want to thank everyone who helped during our Playground Build day and wood chip spreading day! The playground is amazing and we could not have done it without such a dedicated group of volunteers!
We are now raising funds for the Playweb. Hopefully we will be able to install it by next summer.
Posted: September 08, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Emily Belyea replied:
Congratulations, Stacey! I know that you've been working hard to lead this fundraising process, and have obviously done a fantastic job mobilizing your entire school community behind this project!
Posted: September 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM
ehamilton replied:
It looks fantastic! I think a revamp in the KaBOOM! Playspace Finder is in order, because that's certainly not a 3-star safety hazard anymore. Glad to hear that your Play Day went well, too! Way to sock it to the weather and vandals. The Kenmore community is truly inspiring!
Posted: September 29, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Stacey Denuski
101 points
Kenmore, WA
Volunteers Needed for build day
We will be building our new play structure, spinning teacups, turning bars, X-Wave, and Toss Up basketball hoop on July 18. Wood chips will be spread on July 19.
We need volunteers! If you are interested, please contact Stacey Denuski at 425-486-7838, or denuski@yahoo.com
Posted: June 02, 2009 at 04:05 PM
alynsen
0 points
Progress update
The Playground Improvement team has made great progress to date. We started with a risk management report to identify safety concerns. We then did extensive surveys of the students and staff to determine what they would like in a playground. Designs and bids were obtained from various companies. Additional discounts on playground equipment were negotiated. We selected a design and bid from Northwest Playground Equipment, which has been approved by the school and district. Our first successful school fund raiser was held.
Many projects have been completed on our path to a new playground. The cord entanglement hazard on the embankment slide has been soldered, S-hooks on the swings have been closed, and bent turning bars and balance beam bars have been replaced. Two sets of unsafe metal rings have been removed.
The dumpsters and storage container have been moved out of the playground area. The lawn under the storage container has been restored and the dumpsters have been repainted.
Local Eagle Scouts have worked with the committee and community to build up the hill under the embankment slide and paint our metal boat, train, and monkey bars. Please see the before and after photos to see how amazing their work looks!
Posted: May 13, 2009 at 06:06 PM
alynsen
0 points
Special Thanks to Our Contributors
The individuals and organizations listed below have contributed in at least one of many possible ways to help us reach our project goals. We thank each of you and appreciate your support:
* The City of Kenmore
* The Northshore School District
* The families of Kenmore Elementary
* The Boy Scouts
* AYCO Charitable Foundation
* Bob Byers Volvo
* Amgen
* Microsoft
* Boeing
* The Pinkerton Foundation
* Walmart
Posted: May 13, 2009 at 06:03 PM
alynsen
0 points
Donate!
We Need Your Help!
Any bit helps. Our kids need a safe place to play! Your donation is tax deductible. A tax receipt will be sent to you. If you can donate, please mail a check to:
Kenmore Elementary PTA - Playground
19121 71st Ave NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
For questions contact
Stacey Denuski - Project Leader
denuski@yahoo.com
425-486-7838
Posted: May 13, 2009 at 06:03 PM
alynsen replied:
Buy a Brick for the Playground!
All donations of at least $100 will be honored with an engraved brick! Each brick can have two lines with 20 characters on each line.
Please see the order form below for details.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Stacey Denuski
denuski@yahoo.com
Download the order form from the Files tab.
Posted: May 13, 2009 at 06:04 PM