New Castle Elementary Playground http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org Photos and status for the new playground Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:51:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en The Playground is Finished! - October 2nd http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/10/02/the-playground-is-finished-october-2nd/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/10/02/the-playground-is-finished-october-2nd/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:43:54 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/10/02/the-playground-is-finished-october-2nd/ Our new playground is finished and ready to be used!!

The inspector from the city visited the school yesterday and gave the final approval on the structure. Now we can play!

Mrs. Shouldis, our PE Teacher, met with all students to discuss safety on the new equipment and provide demonstrations of proper use.

The Playground is Finished! - October 2nd

Let’s Play!

The Playground is Finished! - October 2nd 

The Playground is Finished! - October 2nd

Thanks are extended to the New Castle PTA, New Castle Parents and Community, and our Principal, Mrs. Duff, for working so hard to help make this playground a reality.


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/10/02/the-playground-is-finished-october-2nd/feed/ Spreading Mulch - September 18th http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/18/spreading-mulch-september-18th/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/18/spreading-mulch-september-18th/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:17:49 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/18/spreading-mulch-september-18th/ We are getting even closer to completion with the playground! Today the workers installed the last few pieces of the structure and assembled a short wall made of black rubber around the base. Then the mulch was moved from the big pile (see previous post) and spread underneath the playground equipment, filling the area inside the black wall.

Now the department in charge of safety for Virginia Beach City Public Schools will inspect the structure.   Once approved for safety, the playground will be ready for use. Until then, yellow CAUTION tape will surround the equipment.

Spreading Mulch - September 18th  Spreading Mulch - September 18th 

Spreading Mulch - September 18th  Spreading Mulch - September 18th


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/18/spreading-mulch-september-18th/feed/ The Cement Truck Arrives - September 7th http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/07/the-cement-truck-arrives-september-7th/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/07/the-cement-truck-arrives-september-7th/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:47:26 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/07/the-cement-truck-arrives-september-7th/ Today a huge truck arrived. It contained the cement that will be used to fill the support pole holes. Under the hot September sun, the workers used wheelbarrows to move cement from the truck to each hole. 

The Cement Truck Arrives - September 7th   The Cement Truck Arrives - September 7th

The Cement Truck Arrives - September 7th   The Cement Truck Arrives - September 7th

The cement will take about three days to harden.  Then the mulch will be spread underneath the new equipment. We know everyone is anxious to play on the new equipment. It should be ready soon–one day next week.


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/07/the-cement-truck-arrives-september-7th/feed/ Waiting for Cement - September 6th http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/waiting-for-cement-september-6th/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/waiting-for-cement-september-6th/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:25:03 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/waiting-for-cement-september-6th/ The new playground is assembled. Yellow CAUTION tape surrounds it because it is not ready yet. Deep holes were dug for the different poles that supsport the equipment and hold everything together. Within the next few days the cement truck will arrive and pour cement into each hole. This will help reinforce our new playground and make it strong and safe.  The cement needs 72 hours to harden before the playground can be used.

Waiting for Cement - September 6th

Yesterday a huge truck delivered wood mulch for the playground area. The mulch will be spread underneath and around the entire playground area.

  Waiting for Cement - September 6th


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/06/waiting-for-cement-september-6th/feed/ It’s Looking Like a Playground (September 5th –noon) http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/its-looking-like-a-playground-september-5th-2007-12-noon/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/its-looking-like-a-playground-september-5th-2007-12-noon/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:27:04 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/its-looking-like-a-playground-september-5th-2007-12-noon/ Our playground is looking like a real playground. The workers have made great progress since yesterday.  This picture was taken around lunchtime today. Our students having been watching the progress and can’t wait to have fun on the new playground.

Its Looking Like a Playground (September 5th --noon)


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/its-looking-like-a-playground-september-5th-2007-12-noon/feed/ First Day of School - Construction Begins! (September 4th) http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/04/first-day-of-school-construction-begins-942007/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/04/first-day-of-school-construction-begins-942007/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:14:48 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/04/first-day-of-school-construction-begins-942007/ Yippee!  It’s the first day of the new school year and construction of the new playground began today. Lots of workers and lots of hours will help to complete this project by Monday, September 10th. 

Watch this blog for daily updates this week!

First Day of School - Construction Begins! (September 4th)

First Day of School - Construction Begins! (September 4th)

First Day of School - Construction Begins! (September 4th)


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/09/04/first-day-of-school-construction-begins-942007/feed/ Still Waiting….August 24th http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/24/still-waitingaugust-24th/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/24/still-waitingaugust-24th/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:00:39 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/24/still-waitingaugust-24th/ Due to the summer weather (heat and rain), the playground equipment company has changed the installation date for the New Castle Playground. They now plan to begin construction towards the end of next week–around August 30th or 31st. Installation is scheduled to last about four days.

Watch the blog for more updates next week!

Still Waiting....August 24th


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/24/still-waitingaugust-24th/feed/ The Truck Arrives http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/the-truck-arrives/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/the-truck-arrives/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:30:49 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/the-truck-arrives/ The playground equipment was unloaded on Monday, August 13th. Construction and assembly is scheduled to begin the week of August 20th.

The Truck Arrives

The Truck Arrives

The Truck Arrives


Authored by newcastlecrs. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/the-truck-arrives/feed/ Groundbreaking!! June 7th, 2007 http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/groundbreaking-june-7th-2007/ http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/groundbreaking-june-7th-2007/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:25:07 +0000 newcastlecrs http://newcastlecrs.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/groundbreaking-june-7th-2007/ The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on June 7th, 2007, during Field Day. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 attended the event along with several parents from the PTA. Our Student Council Association (SCA) members proudly participated in the ceremony.

Groundbreaking!! June 7th, 2007

Groundbreaking!! June 7th, 2007 

Groundbreaking!! June 7th, 2007


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