Learning Beyond Four Walls....
Current Update 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.
Timeline:
4/20/21: MRT Design conducted a site visit with our Grayhawk outdoor classroom team.
4/12/21: Executive Board amended prior vote to approve $5,000 for an outdoor classroom design with MRT Design LLC.
4/12/21: Agenda item- open discussion about the outdoor classroom project during the general meeting
3/25/21: Executive Board special session approved hiring Nature Explore as the design firm to produce an outdoor classroom landscape design for Grayhawk Elementary School, deliverable in 8 weeks for $5200.
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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 outdoorclassroom@grayhawkpto.com
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 outdoorclassroom@grayhawkpto.com
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.
Outdoor Classroom Project Managers: Gretchen Hanna & Elise Sparks outdoorclassroom@grayhawkpto.com
Outdoor Classroom Team Members: Lisa Mabry
Outdoor Classroom Team Members: Lisa Mabry