12 more sleeps!

It's hard to believe that in two weeks we'll have a new playground!

Our playground committee has been organizing our volunteer list into specific areas, you should receive notification next week telling you what your job will be for the time you're here!

We've also received a tool list from Let Them Be Kids, telling us what we'll need to complete the job. If you can bring something from this list, please contact the school (651-8520) or email rlmacdonald@edu.pe.ca

0.65 cubic yards of concrete
15 shovels
5 sono tubes (12" x 36")
1 sono tube (18" x 36")
Bobcat or a tractor with a 10-12" Auger
2x4 or any bracing
string line
5 tape measures
2 2' torpedo levels
2 4' torpedo levels
6 cordless drills
4 21/64" drill bits
4 5/32" drill bits
4 1/4" drill bits
4 1/8" drill bits
1 heavy duty grinder or metal cutting chop saw
16 wheelbarrows
15 rakes
4 wrench/ratchet sets (common sizes needed: 3/4", 1/2", 9/16", 1/4")
1 sledge hammer
2 step ladders

15 more sleeps!

It's beautiful, sunny days like today that make you want a new playground! Today's phys ed classes are outdoors, and as we make use of our awesome green space, the students are constantly making comments about what our new playground will look like, how much fun they're going to have, and so on. We hope you are as excited as we are!

16 More Sleeps!

The excitement continues to build at VRCS as we wait for the Build Day! The playground committee has identified specific areas for our volunteers, so you can re-register and select one, contact the school and let us know if you have a preference, or allow us to put you where we need you! Either way, you should know the week before the build what your job will be!

We've also put out the call for 6-8 physically strong volunteers for Thursday, June 9th and Friday, June 10th from 8am-2pm. There are some things that need to be in place for Saturday in order for the playground to be completed. If you can help for part or all of either of these days, please contact the school.

Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock! Can't wait!

27 More Sleeps!

This week we hope to unveil the blueprints to the students so they can see the results of our 'Dot-mocracy'. We hope to soon finalize the details of the build day (June 11th, can't wait!!) and have specific jobs for all our volunteers. Thanks to all the VRCS students who have signed up so far - please encourage others to join the effort!

We've posted a thank-you to our generous donors who have contributed to our playground fund on our school website. For those who would still like to donate, please contact the school. Your support is very much appreciated!

Another e-newsletter is on its way, stay tuned!

35 More Sleeps!

Time is quickly passing, only 35 more sleeps until the big day! Our Playground Committee is working to organize the details of our Build Day, so everyone will have specific tasks when they arrive. Many of you have already listed your special skills when you signed up to help, we're trying to fulfill the wish list of volunteers we'll need for June 11th.

We're currently sitting at around 100 volunteers! Thank you to all who have joined our group!

Our next event will be a Family Fun Run/Walk on May 28th. This will take place at the school, and we'll be sending out more details within the next week. We're also coordinating a yard sale on the same day, so if you're doing your spring cleaning and notice some items you'd like to sell, come on over!