Berkeley Elementary School, in Spotsylvania County, is in need of playground equipment.
If anyone would like to contribute to the Berkeley Elementary School's Playground Improvement Project, it is tax deductible (ID # 52-1361694) and donations can be sent to:
Berkeley Elementary School
5979 Partlow Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Phone: (540) 582-5141
Attention: Mr. Michael Brown, Principal
Playground Improvement Project
Berkeley is a small school that serves about 330 children who live in the very rural parts of Spotsylvania County. The children at Berkeley are bright, energetic and very eager to learn!
But there is a problem at Berkeley -- there is no playground equipment for the 3rd ,4th and 5th grade students to use during their daily recess period! The school and the PTA want to fix this problem and give their children enough playground equipment so that all the kids may play. Studies show that children who are given a daily recess where they can be physically active are much healthier, can deal with stress and anxiety better, and can more easily focus on their academic studies.
Berkeley's PTA goal is to raise $30,000 to help with the purchase and installation of the much-needed playground equipment and they are asking the Spotsylvania community to help the school raise some of that money. Because the school is small and almost 50% of the school's families are economically disadvantaged, the school and the PTA continually have problems raising enough money through their fundraisers to buy the equipment.
Although these are tough economic times, we hope you will help us in reaching the PTA's goal. A simple donation that is tax deductible can be made with a check payable to Berkeley Elementary School. We will be grateful for any donation amount. To help you understand our Playground Improvement Project, we have attached our Playground Improvement Plan and some thoughts on why your financial help will benefit the school and, in turn, will benefit your organization in the community.
Mr. Michael Brown is the principal. You may contact Mr. Brown at (540) 582-5141 or e-mail him at kmbrown@es.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.
Helping the children of Berkeley Elementary is good for the kids and good for the community.
Tax Exemption Number for Contributions: 52-1361694
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Kate: I really hope some nice person can help out these children...Kids need to play!!!
It is so important for kids to get outside and play. I hope the fund raising goes well. I know there are so many wonderful causes, it is difficult to give to all of them. Good luck.
Kate It is a shame the school budget can't pay for it - good for you requesting help
Thanks Kate for posting this story!
Doris Buffett's Sunshine Lady Foundation has stepped up to the plate and given the school a $25,000 challenge grant. We still money and hope that the community will contribute and give these deserving children the playground that they've dreamed about for almost 6 years now!!!
Forgive my hasty and erroneous post. How about this ...
Doris Buffett's Sunshine Lady Foundation has stepped up to the plate and given the school a $25,000 challenge grant. We still need money to buy the equipment and hope that the local community will contribute and give these deserving children the playground that they've dreamed about for almost 6 years now!!!
Hi Jane...You got your wish. See Judy's comment above and also my new post about this project.
Kate
Hi Judy...We are so fortunate to have people like DORIS BUFFET and YOU in our community!
Kate