Observations

 

 

 

Tanger Fields

 

“My name is Morgan Franke. I am 17 years old and a Senior at Plymouth High School.  One reason I have kept my involvement with the Rotary through the Interact club is because of Tanger School.  Without the connection the Rotary has with Tanger School, I would not have the memories at Tanger that I do. Starting in 8th grade with the Youth Leadership I got to experience at Tanger Christmas party.

Not only did I have fun with the students, I got to know a few.  They taught me that everyone’s only human, and to live with what you have.  I have been back to every Christmas party since.  Listening to the Tanger Principal last year, I understood how important these Christmas parties are to the families of the Tanger students.  It really hit home to me to learn that these children do not get the opportunity to go see Santa at the mall because it can be overwhelming.  A part of my childhood would not have been complete without the yearly visit to Santa.  It is such a huge part of growing up for children, that I feel lucky to get the chance to be a part of that experience for these children.  The families are so thankful for the volunteers at the parties that you can’t help but keep coming back.

The Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M is trying to fundraise to build a special playground for the Tanger students.  I can’t imagine my childhood without constant trips to the playground.  It’s just so sad to think that the Tanger children can’t have those same memories.

With the special Tanger playground, these children can create those unforgettable memories that will help shape their futures.  Those friendships you make on the playground at school are ones that carry you throughout life. 

If I could help make these memories happen for the Tanger children, I would do anything.  Thanks to the Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M., we can. 

Anything the Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M. does to make these dreams happen, I stand by them one hundred percent.”

September 19, 2007 

 

 

“My name is Andrea Burdette.  I am a female, 18 years of age.  I am currently taking classes at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, where I am going for a degree in Forensic Science.  When I was still attending Canton High School, I had the privilege to volunteer at Tanger to work with the students.  I plan to continue volunteering at Tanger to continue helping the many children at that school.  My experiences with  the Tanger children have given me a strong hope that the Playground Project will be completed for the advancement of the Tanger children.

Tanger has so much to offer the children that attend.  Not only are there categorical classroom programs to fit the specific needs of each chyild, but they even have adaptive physical education services, psychological services, and teacher consultant services.  There are many children who attend Tanger who have Autism.  Autism is a brain development disorder that causes impairments in social interactions and communications, along with restricted and repetitive behavior.  If Tanger were able to complete their Playground Project.  It would make recess, one of the most enjoyable times of the day for most younger children, a safe and excitable time for the Autistic children of Tanger as well.

I have had the chance to volunteer and work with many of the children from Tanger.  The Playground Project will benefit the needs of the Tanger children, giving them a chance to play in an environment that will be comfortable to them.  I believe it is important to give a child a comfortable environment to play in to help reduce the stress that the Tanger children feel when they find themselves in an uncomfortable environment or situation. Everyone strives for a less stressful life, and by the building the Playground for the Tanger children, we will have helped many children and teachers achieve this goal.  That is why this Playground Project would be such an important achievement that would prove to be a great benefit to all of the Tanger.”

September 16, 2007

 

Tanger Fields:

Therapeutic, Educational, Accessible,

      Recreational Fun for All Children