PSEG & SNC-Lavalin Partner With Heart Of America For Brandywine Elementary Outdoor Classroom Project

April 10, 2017|
Staff|

PSEG Keys Energy Center and SNC-Lavalin have partnered with Heart of America for the Brandywine elementary outdoor classroom project. The renovation project will completely transform the elementary schools courtyard area, turning it into a state of the art space for students and teachers to utilize. The Courtyard/Outdoor Classroom will host areas for reading, planting, instructional sessions for science and art classes, and spaces for students to collaborate, contemplate, and explore.

PSEG Keys Energy Center and SNC-Lavalin have agreed to donate materials including trees, concrete, mulch, timber etc, as well as, donating manpower to the renovation project.

Volunteer tasks in this space will include the demo of existing concrete, painting, landscaping finishing touches, and reading science and nature-related books to students.

Your support will truly make a difference in the lives of the students, teachers, and greater community. Below please find an overview of each of the volunteer days and activities. If you have additional questions, please contact Summer Claypoole of Heart of America at sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org.

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10-20 each day
Time: After School: 2pm-5pm
Heart of America project team leads: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org

The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Demo part of existing concrete walkway, and existing concrete pad
• Excavating and removing demolished concrete from courtyard area using wheelbarrows
• Building planter boxes, and filling with dirt salvaged from excavation

Volunteer reminders:
• Please wear comfortable clothes that may get dirty.
• Please wear only closed toe shoes.
• Water and snacks will be provided for volunteers.
• Tools, safety glasses and work gloves will be provided.

Additional Equipment Needed:
• Electric jack hammer
• Bins and wheelbarrows
• Roll-off
• Tools to build planters

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 13th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5-7 (SNC-Lavalin/Professionals)
Time: 8am – 3pm (TBD by SNC-Lavalin)
Heart of America project team leads: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org

The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Prep work for concrete pouring

Volunteer reminders:
• Please wear comfortable clothes that may get dirty.
• Please wear only closed toe shoes.
• Water and snacks will be provided for volunteers.
• Supplies, tools and paint will be provided.

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 14th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5-7 (SNC- Lavalin/Professionals)(Aggregate Industries – Concrete Materials Provided)
Time: 8am – 3pm (TBD by SNC-Lavalin)
Heart of America project team leads: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org

The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Pouring of concrete – Labyrinth Area, Walkways, & Instructional area

Volunteer reminders:
• Please wear comfortable clothes that may get dirty.
• Please wear only closed toe shoes.
• Water and snacks will be provided for volunteers.
• Supplies and tools will be provided.

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 17th, 2017 (Rain date for concrete pouring)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Heart of America project team leads: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org

The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Applying primer to the Labyrinth concrete and mural on brick wall
• Constructing or hanging Outdoor Chalkboard
• Installing Butterfly Garden plaque/ art project
• Completing any landscaping or mulching
• Installing rain barrels and spout diverters
• Preparing school and courtyard for Event Day

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 18th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Heart of America project team lead: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 19th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Time: 9:30am – 3pm

Heart of America project team lead: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org
The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Applying primer to the Labyrinth concrete and mural on brick wall
• Constructing or hanging Outdoor Chalkboard
• Installing Butterfly Garden plaque/ art project
• Completing any landscaping or mulching
• Installing rain barrels and spout diverters
• Preparing school and courtyard for Event Day

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 20th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Time: 9:30am – 3pm

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 21th, 2017
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5
Time: 9:30am – 3pm

BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14101 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613
April 25th, 2017 Event Day!
Number of Volunteers Needed: 15-20
Time: 9:30am – 2pm
Heart of America project team lead: Summer Claypoole, Angie Halamandaris, Terri Borges
Contact Information: sclaypoole@heartofamerica.org
The Heart of America project management team will lead volunteers in the following activities:
• Completing landscaping, mulching, beautification of space
• Completing any painting or design elements
• Reading aloud to groups of students
• Participating in Ribbon Cutting ceremony