December 10th, 2014

Many families purchase presents for their teachers for the holidays.  School Council would like to offer you the opportunity to make a donation in your teacher`s name to the planned naturalized playground project.  This fundraiser is happening December 3-17.  Last week you would have received a green form in your child’s mailbag or agenda outlining the project and fundraiser. This form also included handy cards to give to the teacher.

You can send cash, a cheque (made out to Empire P.S.) or make a donation online using WEFI (directed to Empire Playground) http://www.wrdsb.ca/wefi/ to receive a tax receipt.  If you missed the form and need another, or need more information regarding this project, please email Karen at kptmadsen@sympatico.ca .

The new and exciting naturalized play space can be open all year!  It may include items such as an outdoor stage or stepping blocks.  Please check out our design company’s website, www.earthscapeplay.ca .They have such amazing ideas!  There are so many benefits of outdoor play!

The fundraising initiative will have a profound affect on the design phase of this project. There will be a ‘reflection board’ set up in the school’s main entrance for everyone to post their ideas!  Or fill out the feedback form on the back of the flyer and send in your suggestions.

School Council would like to raise $50,000for this project. Over the course of the year, we will be doing other fundraisers to reach our goal.

Empire School Council