Let's Help Add to Discovery's Playgrounds

Discovery PTA is committed to helping enhance the playgrounds on both the primary and intermediate sides. We anticipate that this will be a two-year process that will cost more than $30,000. On the intermediate side, we would like to add some climbing equipment to round out that playground. On the primary side, we would like to add some play panels for the younger students. We also will add a ramp and special playground surfacing to make it accessible for all students.

So far we have earned more than $3,750. Our walk-a-thon will be our main fundraising event this school year. If every student raises $20, that would be more than $11,000 for our playground initiative. We also will be working to secure grants and other funding for the equipment. Our hopes are that with grants, the walk-a-thon fundraiser, and another fundraiser during the 2016-17 school year, we will reach our goal.

If you would like to make a donation of $50 or more, please consider donating to the PTA's playground initiative through the West Ada Education Foundation. Your donation will go directly to the playground improvements, and you'll be eligible to earn a tax deduction. Your donation also will go further if your employer matches donations to nonprofit organizations.

We will honor all families who donate $50 or more to our playground initiative by listing their names on a plaque. Your donation also will be counted toward your student's walk-a-thon fundraising. Please note your online donation on the fundraising form that is coming home with your student early this week.

To donate, please go to http://www.westada.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=14&ModuleInstanceID=18609&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=107927&PageID=21.

Thank you so much for helping to enhance our students' school experience.