Old Mill School

Do you remember that merry-go-round that almost stopped your heart? How about the feeling when you were able to cross from one end of the overhead bars to the other? What about that long, scary slide with the high ladder that you were finally able to climb? It’s time to pass those memories on to our own children. Our K-2 Playground Renovation has begun! Our school district has notified us that we must replace and refurbish the upper playground this school year. Here’s how you can help.

In our school district, play structures are gifts from the PTA to the school. A committee has researched play structure vendors and has chosen a vendor who has an excellent reputation, outstanding product line, and has been the supplier of other successful play structures in the area. The committee was successful in finding a high quality play structure and a 50% matching grant that allows us to purchase and install our structure for $65,000.

Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we are already well on the way to meeting our goal; however, we will need to raise an additional $20,000 in order to install our play structure in February. We are asking each family to make a tax-free contribution of $200 by December 21, 2007 to enable us to complete our playground renovation in February. This means that in the Spring, our children will be enjoying a new playground!

Donations of all amounts are needed and welcome. Please place your donations in the envelope posted outside of the office, and when you do, please stop to look at the renderings of our new play structure. Remember, donations made this year are tax deductible for 2007. A donation form with our tax ID number is attached to this form for your records.

Our new playground will provide our children with opportunities for climbing, spinning, balance, imaginative play, and social development. Please help us to create happy playground memories for our own children. Come out and PLAY! Thank you for your generous donation.

Sincerely,