Areas of Focus: Basic education and literacy, Community economic development
Activity Type:
Community Development: General
Summary: The Lakeside Learning Lab is part of a broader Sand Lake Park Makeover Project intended to connect kids and community to their local place.
This request is for additional funds for Project P-1583. The project is proceeding well through the design phase with the 6th grade students at Sand Lake Elementary School and the landscape architect. Contracts have been let out to break ground in July 2018 with completion in the fall. We were hoping to break ground in early spring but logistically it got pushed back a few months. The Parks Foundation oversees the finances and the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation oversee the construction. The total project is valued at $40,000.00, the Parks Foundation has committed $20,000.00 which leaves the Sand Lake students to match it with $20,000.00. As of the last report I received $10575.00 has been donated to that goal, this includes the District's $2500.00 and Russian Jack Rotary's $2500.00. An additional $5000.00 from Rotary will go a long way to realize the students goal of an outstanding learning center for students and the community at large, improving the Sand Lake Park, and a fantastic learning experience for these students. I refer you to the original request for this Rotary District Grant P-1583 for complete project details. There will be signs at the completed project recognizing District 5010 and Russian Jack Rotary.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
10-Aug-18
by Charles Michael
Construction has begun on the Learning Lab. They have built the stage, set the poles, delivered boulders and are working on the seating now (see photos). A parent of the students is working on options for Interpretive Signage. A tentative date for a volunteer date is September 22.
23-Aug-18
by Charlotte G Tharp
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
12-Mar-19
by Charles Michael
The Learning Lab was completed and opening dedication was September 28, 2018. The opening was well attended by students, parents, community leaders, neighbors, and funders, including Diane Kaplan from the Rasmuson Foundation.
27-Jun-19
by Charles Michael
System Entry: Final Report signed by Charles Michael.
25-Sep-19
by Gary Dixon
System Entry: Final Report signed by Gary Dixon.
28-Sep-19
by Shreiber
System Entry: Final Report signed by Arthur Sosa.
22-Oct-19
by Alex Slivka
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.