ROBERTS SPARK PARK PLAYGROUND REBUILD

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Printing and graphic design services generously donated in-kind by park supporters.

SERVICES GENEROUSLY DONATED

SPARK PARK COMMITTEE

CHAIRJennifer Thornton

SCHOOL PRINCIPALTrealla Epps

MEMBERSIstra Bauza

Tom FowlerDeanna Fuehne Margaret HenryCamille JenmanJulie McFarland

Kayla ProchTeneika Punch

Halcyon Reese-LearnedChristine Robins

Sean RooneyEman El Shareif

Liz SingletonNathan Somera

Cheryl SorakCourtney Tardy

Valerie Tompson

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, child, or neighborhood resident, it’s in our best interest for every one of us to spend more time outside.

Outdoor activity increases fitness levels and builds active, HEALTHY bodies. It increases intelligence in children and decreases obesity for all. Being outside improves distance vision and lowers the chance of nearsightedness. Nature relaxes you and reduces stress. The list of positive benefits goes on….

In Houston, we have an awesome resource right here in the heart of the Village. The Roberts Elementary park is a SPARK park – which means the gates are open most daylight, non-school hours to be a neighborhood park. Thus, it benefits us ALL – no matter your age!

As a neighborhood, we have the opportunity to spark community life by improving our green space. Our improved park would welcome all ages to the outdoors for extended periods: Purchase new playscapes for children – current play structures are 18 years old (10 years of use is recommended) Additional play areas added to meet the needs of our growing community Add developmentally appropriate challenges - currently there is no toddler area; other sensory playscapes will be added for the older children Improve exercise areas –all the paths will be improved and connected, including a new track; drainage and other improvements to the baseball/soccer field Increase relaxing, nature-scapes – garden and tree - shaded sitting areas

This community park will be functional for both children and adults; and will offer plants, trees and landscaping to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye and showcase nature.

The average child now spends the majority of non-school waking hours using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic devices. Adults spend more time sitting or being non-active than children, so we can all benefit from this neighborhood hub.

Let’s make this the heart of our community − a place to gather, play, exercise, socialize, have parties, and more! Please donate by completing the commitment form to make these desired improvements a reality.

Thank you for your help with this wonderful community project,

Jennifer ThorntonSpark Park Fundraising Committee Chairrobertselementaryspark@gmail.com | 713-302-6527

We need your help!

Let’s get outside!

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No matter your age, there are compelling reasons:

Spark Park Life Outside B e n e f i t s

The more time children are outside, the less time they are online, gaming or watching TV.

Schools with environmental education programs score higher on standardized tests in math, reading, writing and listening.

There is a direct correlation between hands-on play and superior problem solving skills.

There is a direct link between screen time and obesity.Play protects children’s emotional development whereas loss of free time and

a hurried lifestyle can contribute to anxiety and depression. On average, children get less than 20 minutes per day of outdoor play. The

average child ages 8-18 spends more than 7.5 hours a day on electronic devices. - Heavy media use is associated with behavior problems and lower grades. - 47% of the heaviest media users had mostly C’s or lower and are more likely to report that they were bored or sad, or that they got into trouble, did not get along well with their parents and were not happy at school.

Exercise – there are 6 pieces of adult size exercise equipment, as well as a track; updating the path on entire property for longer distances

Nature – our flower and vegetable garden is a great place to relax with a good book and enjoy being outside

Nostalgia – the park brings back wonderful memories of your children’s time there

Community – giving back to the next generation of children and your neighborhood children

Gathering space – the space is open for parties and picnics, for children or adults

Tax contribution – any contributions you make are tax deductible

SPARK Park is a non-profit organization that was created in 1983 to create parks in areas that would otherwise not have a community park by utilizing school grounds.

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2 A neighborhood hub to connect and play with other children! Reconnect with old friends.

3Improved handicap accessibility around all play areas will make our playground a place for all children.

4New drainage on athletic field with a multi-use children’s sports area will provide a wonderful place for neighbor-hood sports teams to practice.

5All new playground equipment that will activate the sensory needs of all ages of children – toddlers to teenagers!

6 Improved fitness area for kids and adults will encourage healthy lifestyles and outdoor activity.

7Green residential spaces are gathering places where neighbors form social ties that produce stronger, safer neighborhoods and increase property value.

8 Beautification of the neighborhood!

ADULTS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS

The highlight of the new Spark Park is the incredible new playground equip-ment that challenges both physical and mental aspects from 2-14. Through more than 150 hours of direct observation, community requests and detailed research, the newly designed area offers a better layout for supervision and for both group and individual activities.

Why should I contribute to our community park?

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Spark Park Life Outside Master Plan

Activo  dynamic climbing structure

Synchro spinners going by swing area

Orb swing  - multi kid swing

Toddler area duo rider

Music garden instrumentsContrabass chimesXylophone duet (shown)triple drum

Jupiter climbing netstructure

Playworld wilderness hideout

Supernova spinners

Omni spin - near toddler area

Cozy dome - toddler area Fly wheel group spinners Standup see saw - going next to gaga pits

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UNDERWRITER AMENITIES

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

$1,000 PAVER - LEVEL 1 (12 x 12)$500 PAVER - LEVEL 2 (8 x 8)$250 PAVER - LEVEL 3 (4 x 8)With your family’s or company’s name on it

$100 YARD SIGNShowing your support of the newly improved Spark Park

Sign recognition on underwritten areaDonor name or logo on all printed material, including Fun Run

t-shirts, banners, school website, school marquee and moreInvitation to the unveiling eventPaver and Yard Sign

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Underwriting and Sponsorship Levels

$150,000 WILDERNESS HIDEOUT PLAY AREAAwesome new play fort with 3 slides, rock wall, log bridge, monkey bars, log crawl tunnel and much more! This new play area also features 3 Massive climbing boulders that offer climbing challenges for all ages.

$80,000 CLIMBING NET STRUCTURE (4 at $20,000)Centerpiece of our new playground- 10 feet tall climbing net structure with suspension bridge, rope ladder, climbing nets and curved slide.

$50,000 ACTIVO DYNAMIC CLIMBING STRUCTUREActivo's shapes and ropes move with the child for an ever-changing experience, inspiring new routes each time they play. It encourages social interaction, risk taking, and problem solving.

$30,000 NEW WALKING TRACK AND PATH (or 3 at $10,000)Connecting all the existing paths around the school, and fixing where necessary, to create one continuous path marked by distances.

$25,000 SWING AND SPINNER AREARedesign of current area with new 10 foot swings, 8 foot swings, new basket multi kid swing, handicap accessible swing.

$20,000 NEW TODDLER PLAY AREAToddler age 2-5 play area includes- baby/ toddler swings, ride on toys, spinners and climbing dome.

$15,000 OUTDOOR MUSIC GARDENNew area located under the large shaded oaks. Triple drum table, Duet Xylophones, Contrabass and Chimes.

$5,000 PICNIC TABLES (5 available)New park style picnic tables will be installed on the deck to provide additional seating.

$3,000 TETHERBALL STATION3 new and improved Tetherball play areas will be installed.

$2,500 BENCHES (5 available)New park style benches installed around play areas to provide better teacher and parent seating.

SPONSORSHIPS

$10,000 ART TILE WALLS (3 AVAILABLE)Beautiful hand painted tiles will cover 3 new curved sitting walls surrounding our new play areas.

Check with your company about corporate matching or donations

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SPONSORSHIPS

Underwriting and Sponsorship Form Please check one: _____ Business _____Individual

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

For advertising/print, please list as: _________________________________________________________________

Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: ___________________

Contact name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: ____________________________ Contact Email: _________________________________

Contact with questions Jennifer Thornton Spark Park Fundraising Committee Chairrobertselementaryspark@gmail.com713-302-6527

______ $150,000 WILDERNESS HIDEOUT PLAY AREA

______ $80,000 CLIMBING NET STRUCTURE (4 Available)

______ $50,000 ACTIVO DYNAMIC CLIMBING STRUCTURE

______ $30,000 NEW WALKING TRACK AND PATH (3 Available)

______ $25,000 SWING AND SPINNER AREA

______ $20,000 NEW TODDLER PLAY AREA

______ $15,000 OUTDOOR MUSIC GARDEN

______ $10,000 ART TILE WALLS (3 Available)

UNDERWRITING & SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

______ $5,000 PICNIC TABLES (5 Available)

______ $3,000 TETHERBALL STATION

______ $2,500 BENCHES (5 available)

______ $1,000 PAVER - LEVEL 1 (12 x 12)

______ $500 PAVER - LEVEL 2 (8 x 8)

______ $250 PAVER - LEVEL 3 (4 x 8)

______ $100 YARD SIGN

______ Other

UNDERWRITING & SPONSORSHIP TOTAL $

Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Credit Card Information

Name on Card: ________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _________________

Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________________________________

Billing Zip Code: _______________________________________________ CCV: ________________________

Mail or email this form to: Roberts Elementary, Spark Park Life OutsideATTN: Jennifer Thornton6000 Greenbriar Dr. Houston, TX 77030 or robertselementaryspark@gmail.com

Please make checks payable to Roberts PTO-Spark Park. Or, pay with credit card online at robertspto.org. Visa, MasterCard are accepted. All contributions are tax-deductible and must be received by May 31, 2016.

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ROBERTS SPARK PARK PLAYGROUND REBUILD

6000 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77030

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Contact me to discuss company charitable matching opportunities