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Coaches’ blog – stories from the schools

Posted February 22, 2012.

William T. Machan Elementary School – Coach Paul Xavier is a fun-loving six grader at Machan Elementary School.  He has great hands on the4-square court and a killer shot in…

https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2012/02/22/coaches-blog-stories-from-the-schools/

Playworks & Buffalo Sabres Partner for Girls Community Leadership Program

Posted June 25, 2021.

When the Buffalo Sabres Foundation was looking for ways to virtually engage their young fans after their Kids Club programming was canceled due to COVID, they turned to Playworks. Building…

https://www.playworks.org/new-york-new-jersey/2021/06/25/playworks-buffalo-sabres-partner-for-girls-community-leadership-program/

Junior Coach Ruthy Makes Excellent Happen

Posted February 2, 2018.

During recess, you’re likely to find fourth-grade Junior Coach Ruthy leading games for large groups of students, making sure everyone is having fun and staying safe, and acting as a…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/02/02/junior-coach-ruthy-makes-excellent-happen/

Playworks Massachusetts Teacher of the Month, Mr. Dominick

Posted March 23, 2016.

Mr. Dominick is an incredible third grade teacher at the Chittick Elementary School in Mattapan with Coach Kevin. He is an adamant believer in the importance of physical fitness and healthy living…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2016/03/23/playworks-massachusetts-teacher-of-the-month-mr-dominick/

Jaime Pimsler March Coach of the Month

Posted April 30, 2013.

Our Coach of the Month for March was Jaime Pimsler. She's a second year coach at Meadowlark Elementary in the Salt Lake School District.   This is her setting the…

https://www.playworks.org/utah/2013/04/30/jaime-pimsler-march-coach-of-the-month/

December 2012 Coach of the Month

Posted December 7, 2012.

This month we're honoring Meredith Dolny as our Playworks SLC Coach of the Month!  Coach Mere is brand new to Playworks this year, but she’s jumped in with both feet… and the…

https://www.playworks.org/utah/2012/12/07/december-2012-coach-of-the-month/

Last Two Portland Sunday Parkways – Mark Your Calendars!

Posted August 23, 2011.

We have had a great year partnering with Kaiser Permanente and Oregon Children’s Theater for Portland Sunday Parkways. We’ve played with hundreds of kids, grown ups and even a dog…

https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2011/08/23/last-two-portland-sunday-parkways-mark-your-calendars-2/

Playworks Michigan Receives Largest Grant Award in Five-Year History

Posted October 24, 2016.

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grants $1.14 million to Playworks.  New funds will power Playworks programs in Michigan and New York.   Detroit, MI and New York, NY—October 24, 2016—Playworks,…

https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2016/10/24/playworks-michigan-receives-largest-grant-award-in-five-year-history/

Record Heat Greets LA Recess Roll-Out Team

Posted June 5, 2009.

Playworks successfully wrapped up a whirlwind of Recess Roll-Outs at 10 low-income Los Angeles area public and charter schools this spring, giving principals a look at how positive the learning environment can…

https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2009/06/05/record-heat-greets-la-recess-roll-out-team/

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