The playdeck needs YOUR help!


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Dear Parents, Alumni, Church Members, Grandparents and Friends of Pilgrim,


Did you hear the news? Last year we successfully launched the first phase of the play lot renovation and we thank all of our contributors! Now, we are launching Phase II of the play lot renovation project. The playdeck needs help! Imagine a bright, colorful new deck–rejoined as one big space, all on one level, with more space and opportunities for fun, cooperation and imaginative play.

Fundraising facts:

  • The existing play deck has a leaky roof, old uneven tiles, a chain link fence, and steep stairs.
  • Chain link fence needs to be removed. We need to replace the roof and build deck to align with the roof.
  • A renovation will improve the safety and visual appeal of the space and it will be a great aid in maintaining full classes. This project will have a lasting positive effect on our school environment.
  • After school care, church members and a community summer enrichment program will benefit from this space.
  • Children need a safe place to play, have fun, use their energy, learn cooperation, use their imagination, and improve their gross motor skills. All of these combined will make happy students and teachers, and families!
  • If funds allow, we will add new feature on the play deck and continue to make additional improvements for the larger play lot.
  • At this time, we are reaching out to our current families, alumni, church members and friends of Pilgrim community to ask for your financial support. We aim to raise $50,000 for this project to provide our students with a safe, fun, and accessible place to play. As with the successful Phase I, all aspects of fundraising, project management and architectural planning are completed by parent volunteers. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to the project.

It is our goal to have these improvements available to our students in time for the 2016-2017 school year and we ask for your support. Will you consider making a gift of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000 or more?

There are 3 ways to contribute:

  • at the auction’s fund-a-project portion on April 30th,
  • make a contribution at this website or
  • mail in a donation to the school office at 4300 N. Winchester, Chicago 60613 write attn: play deck

We thank you for sharing your time and treasure and continuing to make Pilgrim Lutheran School a place that continues to teach “academic excellence with a heart”.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Tricia Koning (email Tricia Koning or 773-848-3265) or talk with Principal Chris Comella or Pastor Kristian Johnson at 773-477-4824.

With sincere thanks,

the Play Lot Committee:

Tricia Koning, Chris Comella, Mindy Wieland, Chad Smith, Jim Volkens and John Llewellyn

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A Rejuvenated Playdeck Gives...


Value

Investing in Pilgrim is guaranteed to pay off for generations!

Fun

Pilgrim kids need a safe, fun place to play. Be part of the fun!

Pride

An updated play space looks great and adds to the Appeal of Pilgrim.

...With a Heart

Pilgrim is truly Academic Excellence with a Heart!

Vision
Imagine a bright, colorful new deck–rejoined as one big space, all on one level, with more space and opportunities for fun, cooperation and imaginative play.
Fence and Roof
Chain link fence needs to be removed. We need to replace the roof and build deck to align with the roof.
Extend the Roof
The rooftop level needs to be extended to make the playlot all on one level.
Place to Play
Children need a safe place to play, have fun, use their energy, learn cooperation, use their imagination, and improve their gross motor skills.
Stairs
By extending the playdeck on the same level, we no longer need to keep the fence, or the stairs.
Last Year's Success
Let's build on last year's success and deliver more for our kids!

Questions?


Have questions about the playlot? No problem! Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

773-477-4824