Grounds & Gar­den­ing Group 2011–2012

We are a com­mit­ted com­mit­tee within Mitchell PTA that devel­ops, over­sees, and main­tains improve­ment projects to the Mitchell Ele­men­tary School grounds and out­door edu­ca­tional envi­ron­ment.  Plus, we don’t mind get­ting our hands a lit­tle dirty!

 

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Pur­pose of the Grounds and Gar­den­ing Group

Pre­sented in order of impact that will be made upon the stu­dents’ education. The fourth pur­pose being the most impor­tant and long lasting.

1. Help the school main­tain cur­rent land­scap­ing dur­ing a time where Jef­fer­son County staffing and fund­ing is limited.
2. Improve upon the out­door school­ing envi­ron­ment so that it is func­tional, safe, hand­i­cap acces­si­ble and aes­thet­i­cally appealing.  This would include new plant­i­ngs, instal­la­tion of pub­lic space equip­ment and recre­ational equipment.  These projects must com­ply with county guide­lines and be easy to maintain.
3. Engage teach­ers and stu­dents in projects that involve aes­thet­ics as well as increase a sense of school pride and spirit. This might include hor­ti­cul­ture projects, art and sculp­ture, grounds appre­ci­a­tion (trash pick up days), and edu­cat­ing stu­dents on what projects are happening.
4. Inspire school projects that con­sider ways a stu­dent can inter­act with the com­mu­nity and pos­i­tively impact their environment.

If you have an idea that meets the above pur­poses, let us know.  Be aware that Jef­fer­son county has spe­cific require­ments and reg­u­la­tions regard­ing any changes and improve­ments to the school prop­erty.  Approval by the prin­ci­pal and the county is needed for each project.  Ongo­ing main­te­nance should be min­i­mal.  If you sug­gest a project, plan on help­ing with the orga­ni­za­tion or inspir­ing teacher and stu­dents to become involved.  Cre­ative fund­ing is needed.  Out­right dona­tions from indi­vid­u­als, busi­nesses, local com­mu­nity groups will be key!

Join the PTA, pick a project that moti­vates you or dream up your own project.

 

Estab­lish a list of projects for 2010–2011, estimate a bud­get, con­sider fund­ing options, and present project list to the school and the PTA for approval.

Vol­un­teer

Help plant, dig, pull, rake, weed– what­ever your com­mit­ment level you want!  All hands are needed to keep our grounds nice and welcoming!  Please con­tact Tracy A. Fletcher for vol­un­teer opportunities

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