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Issue: #9 September 2009
Greetings!

This month's newsletter provides information regarding Peaceful Playgrounds New Pricing, introduction of the new Peaceful Playgrounds Bonus Pack, an instructional article on steps for painting using the roll out stencil set, and September U.S. Map Stencil Winners.
Parents Purport Paint Job Creates Peaceful Playground
Alphabet Grid
By Bret Leibendorfer   Columbus News   Columbus, Ohio
Pictures from Jacki Lugg

In Columbus, Ohio a group of parents gathered before the school year began to paint symbols and patterns that they hope will result in a Peaceful Playground at Norwich Elementary School.   The volunteers are working to turn the space into a peaceful playground, which aims to increase exercise and educational opportunities while decreasing bullying.

Examples of the new designs that will be painted before the start of the school year include a giant United States map, number grids, a letter walkway and a giant circle large enough to fit an entire class around.
Number grid
Most games are noncompetitive and focus on a common goal for the group.

"For the kids that are the prime targets for bullies, this gives them something to do where they're not the loser," said Mary Chace, a parent of two children at Norwich and a member of the school's Wellness Committee.

Also, the program's cost  plus paint is cheap compared to traditional playgrounds units which can cost $20,000 each.

"I want other PTOs to know that the program is inexpensive and this is something they can easily add to their playground," Chace said.


Schools becoming more and more creative.  Congratulations to Jacki for a great job!  Send us your photos!
U.S. Map Stencil Contest Winners
Map Contest
September 
The following schools have won a free U.S. Map Playgrounds Stencil from Peaceful Playgrounds.

Please contact our office to claim your prize.   877-444-9888 or email info@peacefulplaygrounds.com

School:                 Quinsigamond Elementary
City:                      Worcesterm MA
Submitted by:       Paula Skowronski-Wainwright- PTO President

School:                  Pope John Paul II Academy
City:                       Dorchester, MA
Submitted by:        Elaine Meyer Teacher

School:                  Gaudior Academy    
City:                       Inkster, MI
Submitted by:        Laurie Daniels-Grant Coordinator
Peaceful Playgrounds Program INTRODUCING  New pricing and  components

newsletter grantsBased on our research and survey results,  Peaceful Playgrounds will no longer be sold as independent parts.  Rather, the Program will come in a large kit of components that insure success when implemented properly.  For that reason we have bundled our current Peaceful Playgrounds  Program Package with the Companion Equipment Package, the Instructional Games DVDS's, the paint machine and striping paint, Recess Roll Out Stencil Set, school Set of Activity Guides, school training webinar "Peaceful Playgrounds?" and the Peaceful Playgrounds Site License.

The complete package represents  a 20% savings over the individual pricing.  Beginning September 1, 2009 the only way for non-licenses holders to purchase   Peaceful Playgrounds will be through ordering the Peaceful Playgrounds Comprehensive Package at  $3999.  If you currently hold a Peaceful Playgrounds License then you can call our offices regarding any components that you are missing and we will be pleased to assist you in purchasing missing component parts.  877-444-9888
Steps to Painting A Peaceful Playground

 Summer Painting
A special thanks to Jacki Lugg who sent these great pictures of summer playground painting. Won't kids be surprised to return to school and see the fun Peaceful Playgrounds games and activities that await them?

Steps to Painting Hopscotch Court using
Peaceful Playgrounds Roll-Out Stencils

Step 1- Roll out stencil for hopscotch and chalk in the dots to form court outline template.
Step 2- Lift stencil and fill in the dots of the outline of the court.
Step 3- Start painting in the background color.




Click to view steps 4-7.
We hope you enjoyed this month's Play Nice Newsletter. Why not forward Play Nice to a friend?

Sincerely,
 

Melinda Bossenmeyer
Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
www.peacefulplaygrounds.com

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951-245-6970
fax  951-245-6956
melinda@peacefulplaygrounds.com
17975 Collier Ave. Unit 5
Lake Elsinore, CA  92530

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