Playground: |play-ground| <noun>  a welcoming place; a fun place to play; a place where friendships are developed; a place where community grows!

Why do the project?

• Improve drainage issues and enhance safety
• Make our playground and athletic field usable all year - regardless of weather (last school year we lost 30 days of recess time because of poor playground and field conditions).
• Neighborhood beautification (improved landscaping and additional seating)
• Upgrade equipment (6 new pieces) to provide play opportunities for all kids

Where is the money coming from?

• Horace Mann School PTA $30,000.00
• St. Paul Public School District $30,000.00 (part of this amount is a match of the PTA money)
• City of St. Paul STAR GRANT $60,000.00 (match of the school district and PTA money)

To have $120,000.00 for the playground improvement plan the PTA must raise $30,000.00 to complete the project.

Thank you to everyone who provided their support through...

• A pledge or contribution
• Read - a - thon
• Plant Sale   
• Target - Take Charge for Education
• Box Tops for Education
• Kemps Milk Fundraiser
• Donation Buckets at Family Fun Nights
• and VOLUNTEERING!

Questions? Contact Susan Lawrenz-Smith, PTA President, at 651.291.8898 or slawrenz99@hotmail.com

Horace Mann School is a K-6 elementary school nestled in St. Paul's Highland Park community and is known for academic excellence & total personal development focused on individual students. As a  learning community where high expectations for every child are nurtured in a caring and supportive environment -- the school is highly respected for its exceptional teaching staff, its diversity, a "gifted and talented" program of distinction, test scores among the highest in the district, and many academic enrichment opportunities.  Horace Mann School is a welcoming, friendly, caring, and safe environment for learning and enjoys the enthusiastic support of committed families who participate in a myriad of volunteer activities on behalf of the school.