Picutred is one of the two playgrounds at South Walker Elementary that were upgraded for the 2018-19 school year. Most of the funds for the upgrades were raised by former student Sophia Macias, a 10-year-old who donated $6,500 from her non-profit organization, No Worries Just Birdies.
Ten-year-old Sophia Macias, middle, a former student at South Walker Elementary, presents a check for $6,500 to the school for upgrades to its playgound equipment. From left, Raechel Bencel, instructional coach; Belinda Avant, principal; Macias; Nathan Foster, assistant principal; and Anthony Richard, a family friend of Macias’ who helped her organize the fundraiser to raise the money.
South Walker Elementary students stand in line or from atop the school’s newly-upgraded playground equipment as another student makes a pass on the monkey bars during recess.
South Walker Elementary students run back and forth across the playground’s recently-upgraded ramp during recess.
South Walker Elementary students get some shade under the school’s newly-upgraded playground equipment.
A South Walker Elementary student prepares to take a trip on the slide while two of his classates watch from behind.
A South Walker Elementary students make his pass on the monkey bars during recess on Thursday, Aug. 9.
South Walker Elementary students grab a seat on the new benches that were built on the school’s playground equipment.
Picutred is one of the two playgrounds at South Walker Elementary that were upgraded for the 2018-19 school year. Most of the funds for the upgrades were raised by former student Sophia Macias, a 10-year-old who donated $6,500 from her non-profit organization, No Worries Just Birdies.
