School is In Friday!
April 14th, 2017
Jump-a-Thon
This Friday all the students will be participating in a Jump-A-Thon to raise money for the playground! They will get to see the "Tsunami Skippers," be taught some jumping tricks in a clinic, and they will all jump! Don't forget to send those envelopes back.
You can share this link with friends and family for online giving as well: https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/hillsboro_school_dis/
(enter Jackson playground in the purpose field)
Playground Update
Total Cost of Plan = $60,000
Funds raised by direct donation to date = $8,000
Additional funds raised at the auction for outdoor equipment = $3,500
Grant in second round with Hillsboro Schools Foundation = $15,000 (fingers crossed!)
In-kind donations from HSD = installing proper drainage & removing any equipment no longer needed this summer
Check out this awesome video from Jackson Parent, Dr. Burton, to learn just how important free, active play is and how it helps in academic learning as well.
Did you know students will have the opportunity to help design the playground layout and choose the items for the playground additions?
If you have questions or would like additional information,
please contact Melissa Spendal at melissa.spendal@gmail.com.