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Project IDEA Underway at Keysor Elementary
The school celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the project last Tuesday.
A big idea is becoming a reality at in Kirkwood.
Last Tuesday, May 22, students, parents, staff, administrators and elected officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Project IDEA, a natural, sustainable, and inclusive outdoor space built on the grounds of Keysor.
Project IDEA started in 2009, when parents, teachers and administrators sought to enhance the existing playground in the school. IDEA stands for “Imagination, Discovery, Exploration and Adventure.”
The proposed $429,000-project will have a soccer field, an amphitheater, a garden lab and a tunnel, among other features.
“When we first started this, the original purpose was to have a playground place that was more inclusive,” said Bryan Painter, principal of Keysor, in . “Where we landed now is so much better than we ever imagined.”
Phase I construction is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, and the school is actively seeking grants and donors to fund the remainder of the project.
Follow Project IDEA on Keysor Elementary School's Facebook page and the Project IDEA website.