February | 2014
Wilson Ram
soccer team
will practice on
a new
synthetic turf
field Monday!
The new multi-purpose field at Wilson High School.
The new all-weather,
synthetic turf and multipurpose field facilities at
Wilson High School are
ready for use.
This week, FieldTurf installers finished the sand and rubber infill on the
fields. Workers then installed the football goal posts and conducted the
impact resistance test of the artificial turf. The electrical utility enclosure
fence and gates were the last touches to complete this project just in
time for soccer practice on Monday.
SMALL BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
HOW TO DO
BUSINESS WITH
TACOMA SCHOOLS
Come learn from the
experts
One-on-one training from the
Tacoma Public Schools
Purchasing department staff
members on how to register
your business on the Small
Works Roster and do business
w ith the Tacoma Public Schools.
When:
Wednesday, Mar. 12
4 to 5 p.m.
The new synthetic turf fields have an elastic layer shock pad, similar to
systems used by the Seahawks, Sounders and Portland Timbers. This
elastic layer shock pad is an upgrade option that reduces injuries and
will improve students' physical education and athletic experience.
Where:
Tacoma Public Schools
Purchasing Department
Conference Room
3321 S. Union Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98409
The new synthetic turfs also have an under-drainage system that will
help keep the new fields dry for all-weather usability.
Cost: FREE
Also as part of the early fields project at Wilson High School, the storm
water retention pond will be fully excavated. The sides will be hydroseeded with a rough grass mix, which is covered with erosion-control
matting to stabilize it through the winter.
View more photos of Wilson High School's new field
Washington fifth-grade students choose new
school play equipment
Washington fifth-grade students selected a red/blue color theme instead
Contact:
The Purchasing Dept.
[email protected] a.us
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
of the green/purple color theme, 20 to 10 votes, for their new school's
play equipment. The fifth graders enjoyed being part of this process
since they won't be attending the new Washington school next school
year.
By minimizing platforms in the playground design, the vast majority of
play features are ground level and entirely accessible by children who
may not be able to access the traditional post and platform structure,
therefore meeting the current standards for ADA Accessible Design for
play equipment.
A stair/deck and two climbers were added to make the slide more
accessible for younger students.
Also, ground level components such as these are fantastic for
wheelchair users especially to interact with and develop upper body
strength by pulling themselves up, or moving using many of the lower
play activities. The structure also includes an accessible transfer station
for children with limited mobility to access the platform.
A Washington student shares her
thoughts about her new school.
Sharewall Message Boards
Parents, students, staff and
community members can now share
their ideas, comments and feedback
on a new dry-erase message board
called a Sharew all located in the main
entrances at Washington (Camp
Hunt), Stew art and McCarver
schools.
The objective is to share your ideas
and thoughts about the construction
project at your child(s) school, w hat
innovative ideas you w ould like to see
incorporated into the construction of
the new school, or in your experience
w hat do you feel is/w as your best
learning environment.
Periodically, a new question or
message w ill be w ritten at the top of
the Sharew all board and anyone can
particpate by either w riting their
thoughts or even draw ing a picture to
share their ideas.
Fifth graders choose red/blue play equipment for the new Washington school.
Career day at Stewart
Students at Stewart Middle School were surprised to meet the
architect, general contractor and project managers working on the
remodel construction project of their new school on Career Day.
Planning & Construction's Project Managers Paul Popovich & Matt
Robbins, along with Brian Urban of Skanska Contractors and Jordan
Kiel of Bassetti Architects spent the morning with Stewart Middle
School students sharing their work experiences and how important
math, science and reading is in their careers.
The comments w ill be captured by
someone at each school and shared
w ith the Planning & Construction
department and the Design Advisory
Committee members for each school
project.
Some ideas may be posted on our
social media sites. You can follow us
on our Building For Achievement
social media sites at:
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Students at Washington
elementary share w hat they like
about the new play equipment.
The presenters shared the designs for the new school and participated
in a Q&A discussion with students. Stewart sixth-, seventh- and eighthgrade students were fascinated to learn how much an architect, general
contractor and project manager earns, as well as how much schooling
is required for those careers and the broad spectrum of skilled-trade
opportunities involved in construction work.
Students had a lot of questions and feedback. One student asked about
apprenticeship opportunities. Some students shared creative ideas for
the remodel of the new school, such as clear walls in classrooms that
look into the hallways, or kool-aid in the fountains at the grand opening
celebration of the new school. What do you think?
SUBMIT A BID
Register to receive open bids
for Tacoma school projects
Contractors can view open bids for
Tacoma schools by registering
at Public Purchase, it's free!
Follow the instructions to register as
a "Small Public Works Business" and
make sure you link your business
under Tacoma School District #10
w ith Pierce County, WA on our Small
Works Roster at MRSC Rosters.
More information can be found on
the Purchasing Department's Web site
for Tacoma Public Schools.
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