New State-of-the-Art Playground in North St. Paul

Build Day – Saturday, September 24, 2016 at NMFA
8:30 AM – Kickoff
2:30 PM – Ribbon Cutting
A day-long program will result in the building, completion and celebration of the new playground!

More about the Project

Thanks to a generous grant awarded by national non-profit KaBOOM! and Foresters Financial, students at North Metro Flex Academy (NMFA) and children in the local community will be running, swinging, jumping and climbing their way to a more fun and healthy lifestyle on a beautiful, new and 100% unique playground to be located next to the academy on Helen Street in North St. Paul.

The school pursued the “Build It With KaBOOM!” Playground grant made possible by funding partner Foresters Financial, an international financial services provider that believes in building strong communities. This playground will benefit the thriving academy by providing its students and the local community with an easy, fun and accessible way to gather with friends and family and add more activity and play to their lifestyle – making for happier and healthier children in North St. Paul.

KEY DATES & How to Get Involved

There are countless volunteer opportunities for families in the community and ways area businesses can get involved. You do not need to currently have a student at NMFA to take part in creating what promises to be an exciting addition to North St. Paul.

According to a Gallup survey, more than 80% of principals report that recess has a positive impact on academic achievement. They also widely agreed it positively impacts social skills. NMFA Principal Therese Privette who has been involved with Minnesota charter schools since 1997, shares this sentiment.

“We are so excited to be able to help provide this unique and state-of-the-art playground as part of our school program and offerings – not just for our students, but for all of the children in our neighborhood,” said Ms. Privette. “Playtime and activity is not only a critical – and often missing – part of a healthy young lifestyle, but it also makes students better learners and performers, and provides a needed balance in the growing-up years.”

About North Metro Flex Academy (NMFA)

North Metro Flex Academy (NMFA) is an accredited, full-time, tuition-free chartered public school program of the Minnesota Department of Education, authorized to serve students in grades K through 12. More information on NMFA, upcoming events and how to enroll can be found online at http://northmetroflex.com/enroll/. NMFA is currently accepting enrollment applications for grades K-4 for the upcoming school year (Fall 2016). NMFA can be found on Facebook and Twitter: @northmetroflex The school address is 2350 Helen St., North St. Paul, MN 55109. The entrance is on Margaret Street across from town hall.