Walter E. Ranger Elementary School PTO
278 North Brayton Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
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Landscape & Enhancement at Ranger School
For more information, contact Peter Moniz at pmmoniz@cox.net 
 
DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR MEMORIAL TREES, etc. This letter has been sent home to Ranger families suggesting ways to be a part!  Read
Ph:401.625.5328
Em:pmmoniz@cox.net
May 24, 2008
 
Ranger Project Update
-The tree bid was not posted on the last Town Council Agenda, thus a two week delay for the next step in the procedure to complete the America the Beautiful grant. It is on the town council’s agenda for this Tuesday.
If that gets done, on a positive note-----------------
-DPW should pick up those trees soon and plant them, (if their schedule works out for available time next week.)
-DPW picked up the six “donated Trees” from Sylvan Nursery. They are at the town’s DPW yard and hopefully they will be planted in the upcoming week. I will water them this Sunday and if needed on other days.
-Need to get the water brigade up and running. Erin have there been flyers sent out with the kids for volunteers?
Other info.:
-I might be able to obtain concrete blocks for additional seating for the learning center from Roger Williams U..
I have to confirm this with the next level of RWU administration. If yes, need to find a way( a lift and truck) to get them to Tiverton, they weight a “few” pounds.
 
Peter M. Moniz

12.11.07

"The Tiverton Tree Commission wishes to thank all the folks who have given to the Ranger School and Enhancement Project fund. Those desiring to give funds as a gift or dedicate a memorial tree or bench may send their donations to: Tiverton Tree Commission fund, in care of the Tiverton Treasurer, Tiverton Town Hall Tiverton, RI 02878."

-Peter Moniz 

Notes from our Meeting: Friday, Nov. 30th, 2007

in the Ranger Cafeteria  

Purpose
"Review the aspects of the project: trees/art work  (especially the layout of the learning space -placement of
the benches and art work)."

Handouts

- Tiv. Tree Commission Mission Statement

- Statement of goals and proposal regarding the Ranger L & E project

 

Topics discussed:


Landscape Component

I. Review new plan. See Layout updated 12.10.07

II. Walk the property.

III. Update from Principal, Tom Gastall: Due to drainage concerns, the town will be re-grading/re-seeding the land behind the   school. 

IV. Trees: cost, types, placement

V. Outdoor "Classroom"

a. Benches

b. Groundcover: Pavers (concrete, etc)

c. Layout

VI. Pathways

V. Grants being sought--Spring '08 deadlines

 

Visual Art Component

I. The Wall (substrate for tiles)

a. placement, length, height, shape, materials

b. modular vs. permanent
c. cost

II. Tiles

a. clay vs. ceramic

b. quantity?  (# of kids in 4th grade?)

c. Ranger's team

--Art teacher at Ranger: Danielle

--4th grade teachers

--artist-in-residence? (Grant funding necessary)

d. Denise will contact artists w/ similar projects in their experience

e. possible grants

--RISCA (RI State Council on the Arts)

--RI Foundation and others 

 

For next meeting:

-Research grant possibilities, prepare submissions

-Discuss budget

-Next Meeting: January 11th

 

Join the Ranger Landscape Crew
This group of volunteers will maintain our new plantings & fixtures. You'll be able to choose your job from a list of tasks. Work solo or with partners. New plants & trees need TLC.  If you can water, weed, plant and/or mulch--we want you! Put me on the list!
 
Funding and Donations Sought
Local businesses are receiving letters which explain the project and encourage support.  Peter is administering the grant-writing process, as well.  Read the latest letter.
 
Birdhouses by Peter
Birdhouses handcrafted by Peter!  100% of the proceeds from the sale of these unique houses will be used to fund the Tree project.  $40.00ea  Contact Peter
 
Grants Will Make the Landscape Greener
Some nationally-known companies award grants to organizations who can present a clear plan with specific goals and volunteer support guranteed.  Therefore, volunteers are encouraged to sign up now.  Put me on the list!
 
Press
East Bay Newspapers.com  10/29/2007
The Tiverton Tree Commission is seeking donations for the Ranger School Landscape and Enhancement Project.
Peter Moniz, chairman of the Tiverton Tree Commission, said the project's intent is to plant trees and to create a tree grove with benches to serve as a teaching space. Mr. Moniz said he hopes to complete the grove with a piece of art.

 "There are many rewards in planting trees" he said. "When trees are planted on school grounds, the trees provide for a sense of place and offer a calming effect on the young children who attend classes there."
The commission will also apply for grants to supplement the costs of trees and supplies, Mr. Moniz said.

All donations should be mailed to Tiverton Tree Commission Donation Fund c/o Tiverton Town Treasurer, Tiverton Town Hall, Tiverton, RI 02878.


  

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