Goodbye Walls, Hello Grass
May 13th, 2010 -- Recent NewsBy: Nicole Byrne
Have you ever caught yourself gazing out of a classroom window, wishing that the sun could be shining on you instead of the florescent light bulbs? Of course you have. Fortunately for you and the rest of the SHS student body, Mrs. Jay and the Spotswood High School Environmental Club is in the midst of making that dream a reality. Thanks to a grant from the Spotswood Education Foundation (SEF), the Environmental Club now possesses the necessary finances for the construction of an outdoor classroom.
The expected completion date for this project is the middle to the end of May. When the hammers are laid to rest, the classroom will consist of two rows of benches arranged in a half-circle. There will be enough room to seat approximately thirty students. Also, a recently planted Autumn Blaze maple tree will provide shade for the area once it reaches maturity.
Mrs. Jay was inspired to create an outdoor classroom after realizing that despite her longing to be outside with her class, there was no place that she would be able to carry on as usual.
Mrs. Jay would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Michael and his eleventh period class for their assistance with the construction. She welcomes and encourages all teachers to make use of the Environmental Club’s contribution to the school.
Still in construction, the outdoor classroom is located in front of the junior parking lot
Soon enough, the Autumn Blaze maple tree will provide shade for students
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