News Release
April 13, 2005
District Breaks Ground This Week On Four Learning Landscapes
Denver Public Schools will host groundbreaking ceremonies this week for Learning Landscapes at four elementary schools - Traylor (9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13), Fallis (2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Ellis (2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14) and McMeen (9:15 a.m. Friday, April 15).
Learning Landscapes include a playfield, age-appropriate equipment, gardens, trees, non-traditional play features, shade structures and a gateway to the neighborhoods. The objectives of the initiative include reducing discipline issues on school grounds, providing better physical education and resources for classroom projects, establishing a gathering place for neighborhood families and strengthening neighborhood-school partnerships.
These Learning Landscapes (36 in all) are funded through the $310 million general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2003.
Traylor Elementary School is located at 2900 S. Ivan Way; Fallis Elementary School is located at 6700 E. Virginia Ave.; Ellis Elementary School is located at 1651 S. Dahlia St.; and McMeen Elementary School is located at 1000 S. Holly St. For more information, contact the DPS Communications Office at 720-423-3414.