03/12/2021
Please consider donating to the lovely project described below.
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/playground-equipment/5385744/?rf=email-system-2021-03-proposal_approve-teacher_7080939&challengeid=21551943&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=proposal_approve&utm_swu=4252
From one of our own, Megan Famularo, Class of 2017 (Grade 5 Teacher at Muhlenberg Elementary School):
"Over the past 6 years, we as a school at Muhlenberg Elementary have been trying to raise money for new playground equipment. The equipment we currently have is beginning to become unsafe and is at least 30 years old. We have done fundraising through the school with student council, school stores, etc. We are currently at approx. $26,000. This has taken a long time. State laws have changed how this money can be handled, now making it a "use it this year- or lose it" situation.
As a Muhlenberg and Education program Alumni, I am reaching out to you to see if there is any way that you can and would be willing to help. This playground is used by members of the community beyond our school population. We want to strengthen the pride of our little west end school, district, and surrounding Allentown community. We also want to create a safe place where children can get physical activity, play, and create friendships.
Our goal is to raise approx. $20,000 more dollars. While I know that sounds like a lot of money, I have faith that we as a community can reach this goal. Please let me know if the Education Department of Muhlenberg College would be willing to contribute to this playground fund for Muhlenberg Elementary School!
Thank you so much for your time and any help or direction you can offer!"
Help me give my students and our students a safe place to play by supporting the playground development. Our school was built in 1928. While historic, there are pieces of equipment that need updati...