Outdoor Classroom

Coordinator: RSES School now oversees this enrichment program

November 2010 Update

On the November 6th work day, parents, students and staff worked together to haul away bad soil, lay down weed barrier and spread new soil. Now, the much anticipated outdoor classroom is open for use by our students and faculty.

In addition, we are looking for those who would like to make a permanent mark on the Outdoor Classroom by purchasing bricks. Space is limited, and the bricks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

March 2010 Update

Bids for the first phase of the Outdoor Classroom project were submitted, and the low bid of $18,500 was approved by the School Board in February. The first phase of the project included putting in the concrete sidewalks along with the engraved bricks purchased from PTA to help fund this project. The bricks are laid around the cistern. Two more phases are scheduled to follow. Those phases will require more direct involvement from PTA volunteers.

General Overview

The Outdoor Classroom at RSE will provide students with an educational opportunity to observe and interact with nature.  An outdoor classroom, sometimes referred to as a schoolyard habitat or community restoration project, is a designated area allocated for the development of wildlife and natural resource conservation, where students and the community can learn about and appreciate our environment through hands-on experience. Although most of what is learned in an outdoor classroom relates to the environment, this habitat will show how science, math, literature, history, art, and music are influenced by nature and our natural resources. 

How can I help?

Please join us in enhancing learning opportunities in our community by helping develop this outdoor classroom. Your donation will help us realize our goal. Remember, your donation is tax-deductible.

Financial Donations

Families or organizations may purchase a brick to help fund the Outdoor Classroom in honor of a family, a child, a teacher, a staff member or a business.

Material and Labor Donations

A few of the services that we will need are irrigation supplies and services, stone and plants. More services may be needed as the project progresses.