Long Elementary Dedicates New Outdoor Learning Space

Long Elementary School’s courtyard recently got a big makeover, thanks to the help of students, staff and parents. They hed an official ribbon cutting for the space last month.

Learn more about the project, from the Lindbergh School District.

For years, Long’s outdoor courtyard had been appropriately named a “Concrete Oasis.” Now, the courtyard is thriving as a warm, colorful and inviting outdoor learning space for children, with four areas, including: “Character Court,” a quiet, shaded reading area surrounded by colorful banners; “Lindbergh Landing,” with a soft carpet of turf and outdoor chalkboard for classroom lessons; “Free Farm,” which features four raised planter beds, a rain barrel and a composter; and “Rock Island,” with updated greenery, a variety of rocks for students to explore, and the pond for Fish.

The project was entirely funded by the donations from parents and the Long PTO, and volunteers performed the majority of renovations.

 “We are so grateful to our parents, students and teachers who have created a truly beautiful outdoor learning space that will benefit Long for generations to come,” said Dr. Jana Parker, principal. “I can’t wait to see how our teachers and students will learn and grow in their new outdoor learning environment.”