The staff of Trafford Elementary has teamed up with the school’s PTO to raise funds for essential playground improvements. Most of the school’s existing equipment was installed in 1999 and is near the end of its lifespan. Planned improvements include a rubberized ground cover as well as additional swings and slides.
The projected cost for the project is $251,000. School staff and the PTO have been working hard, raising over $84,000 through various grants and fundraisers so far. One such event, held in early April, entailed five days of relay races and raised over $1,100. A Night at the Races, held by the PTO in late April, raised over $5,000.
“The Trafford Elementary playground committee and PTO have been working hard to ensure the kids in the school and in the community have a safe and fun place to play,” said Principal Dan DiNapoli. “We appreciate all the time and dedication that the families of Trafford Elementary have put in to help assist with this project. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the grants we submitted get accepted to help offset the total amount needed.”
Project organizers hope to secure the funding by August 2023 and complete the project by August 2024. Donations are much appreciated and can be made via GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/fce197b0.
