Press Release

Puzzle Pieces To Fit Perfectly For Playground Coming To Kaiser

June 1, 2001

Working under the philosophy that it takes a community to raise a child, Kaiser Elementary, alongside residents of the Bowmar Heights Community, have teamed together with public and private funds to renovate its playground.

Kaiser will break ground on the new playground Friday, June 1. The ceremony will be held at the school, located at 4500 South Quitman, beginning at 9:10 a.m.

The new playground/"Learning Landscape" will feature nine puzzle pieces strategically located throughout the playground. Each puzzle piece will represent one of three age appropriate play areas. (These areas are designed to accommodate all students to include children with special needs).

"With this playground, we will create an outdoor learning center that will extend the educational benefits to all students regardless of their age, interest or physical challenges," said Kaiser principal Angela Willhite.

Phase one of the renovation will include development of Early Childhood, Primary and Intermediate playgrounds, and an asphalt game area. This playground will allow all children the opportunity to participate in cooperative play.

Additional phases are planned to develop an amphitheater, a running track, a multipurpose grass area and an educational garden.

Members of the Denver Board of Education, district officials, representative from the Office of The Lieutenant Governor, Councilman Ted Hackworth, members of UCD and The Denver Broncos Charities Foundation are all expected to attend the ceremonial start of construction as supporters to the project. Phase One of this project is scheduled to begin in June 2001 and be plete by October 2001.

In a continuing effort to raise funds for Kaiser Elementary School's "Learning Landscape" project, Kaiser Elementary, along with Lt. Governor Joe Rogers, will host the Kaiser Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 29, 2001.

For more information please call the school at 303-795-6014.