LEARNING BEYOND FOUR WALLS
"Grayhawk Elementary has an outdoor classroom! This incredible space lends itself to S.T.E.A.M lessons and plenty of other interactive learning opportunities for every student."
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JULY 2022 OC UPDATE
Our team has been busy bees over the summer and things have progressed immensely. This new, innovative , interactive, and fun outdoor facility WILL be open and ready for use at the start of the year!
UPDATES:
Our team has been busy bees over the summer and things have progressed immensely. This new, innovative , interactive, and fun outdoor facility WILL be open and ready for use at the start of the year!
UPDATES:
- Sunken amphitheater will be completed by the end of July. Final touches are being completed so it is ready to be used at the start of the school year.
- High tech shade sails are in to help with the heat!
- Tables & furniture have been delivered.
- Outdoor learning Lab features are being delivered and installed this week. Giant glob will be delivered the first week of August!
APRIL 2022 OC UPDATE
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BREAKING GROUNDOfficial breaking ground for structure/support poles on Monday, 4/25!!! WAHOO!
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LET THERE BE SHADE!
(MARCH 24, 2022 *plans subject to change)
(MARCH 24, 2022 *plans subject to change)
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March 22, 2022 UPDATE:
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02.11.2022 UPDATE
Breaking Ground! It’s happening!!!! Friday, February 11th we broke ground on the #grayhawkoutdoorclassroom |
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01/2022: UPDATE
The dreams of our special enhancements are becoming a reality and we have exciting news!
Due to a recent very generous financial donation by a Grayhawk family, we are moving forward with PHASE 1 of our Outdoor Classroom!
We have submitted for district approval to begin build on a 100 person amphitheater and shade sail system!
This 10,000 square foot space on the east side of the school will be an area for teachers and students to support the Core Knowledge curriculum and will also include classroom tables and seating for 50 students with markerboards, a small agriculture lab with viewable planters for life cycle study, a reading nook area with stools for a small group, an interactive US map and a world globe. STEM additions will include a small pulley system, a magnet gear/crank wall, and a weather station!
Construction will begin soon! More updates coming soon... Thank you for your support and patience. (See updated photos)
The dreams of our special enhancements are becoming a reality and we have exciting news!
Due to a recent very generous financial donation by a Grayhawk family, we are moving forward with PHASE 1 of our Outdoor Classroom!
We have submitted for district approval to begin build on a 100 person amphitheater and shade sail system!
This 10,000 square foot space on the east side of the school will be an area for teachers and students to support the Core Knowledge curriculum and will also include classroom tables and seating for 50 students with markerboards, a small agriculture lab with viewable planters for life cycle study, a reading nook area with stools for a small group, an interactive US map and a world globe. STEM additions will include a small pulley system, a magnet gear/crank wall, and a weather station!
Construction will begin soon! More updates coming soon... Thank you for your support and patience. (See updated photos)
08/06/21: Project Construction Plan! Our Grayhawk team met with representatives from MRT Design and Willmeng Construction to discuss material selection, focus area priorities, construction cost estimates, and process timeline. We will have a meeting to discuss their contracting bid in 2 weeks!
07/30/21: Have you noticed the dust? The portables are gone and this amazing space {just south of the front parking lot} is going to be transformed into a high tech, environment friendly, and beautiful #OutdoorClassroom - Soooo much more info to come...
4/20/21: MRT Design conducted a site visit with our Grayhawk outdoor classroom team! We are getting feedback from our teachers on specific design elements that they can use as teaching tools to help support the Core Knowledge curriculum. MRT Design is currently developing an initial schematic design that we will discuss in the coming weeks. We will be giving an update at the May 12th PTO meeting, in addition to answering any questions prior to the executive board's vote on a special budget request of $75,000 for construction of the Outdoor Classroom.
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Prior Updates from the Project Managers:
4/20/21: MRT Design conducted a site visit with our Grayhawk outdoor classroom team! We are getting feedback from our teachers on specific design elements that they can use as teaching tools to help support the Core Knowledge curriculum. MRT Design is currently developing an initial schematic design that we will discuss in the coming weeks. We will be giving an update at the May 12th PTO meeting, in addition to answering any questions prior to the executive board's vote on a special budget request of $75,000 for construction of the Outdoor Classroom.
4/12/21: The Grayhawk PTO is moving forward with the planning and development of our Outdoor Classroom Space and is making huge progress!
We are excited to announce that Grayhawk PTO has partnered with MRT Design LLC to establish a sustainable and technologically advanced outdoor classroom for Pre-K - 6th grade.
At May’s PTO meeting, a Special Budget Request will be voted on by the Executive Board for a budget of up to $75,000 for the outdoor classroom. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email [email protected]
We are excited to announce that Grayhawk PTO has partnered with MRT Design LLC to establish a sustainable and technologically advanced outdoor classroom for Pre-K - 6th grade.
At May’s PTO meeting, a Special Budget Request will be voted on by the Executive Board for a budget of up to $75,000 for the outdoor classroom. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email [email protected]
3/25/21: We are moving right along in our Outdoor Classroom Journey! Today, a special PTO meeting was held to discuss designers and propose a special budget. We are so happy to announce that Nature Explore has been selected to design our outdoor space. Nature Explore (natureexplore.org) is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to outdoor classroom design, educator workshops, and sourcing natural products. Next steps are a check with facilities to ensure we have selected an appropriate space and selecting a steering committee. Please let us know if you are interested in serving on the steering committee.