Prakash Patel, a 12-year-old graduate of Greenwood Elementary School, 144 N.W. 80th St., and PTA volunteer coordinator Lisa Cochrane paint letters on one of the new interactive learning stations set down on the school's playground in early May. Spearheaded by P.E. teacher Jeanne Bastasch, the playground painting project included a bicycle-safety course, courtesy of the Cascade Bicycle Club; relined basketball courts; and a numbered walking track encircling the playground to encourage students to practice their numbers. Patel's sister Deepa attends Greenwood. Bastasch designed the playground based on instructions she purchased from the Peaceful Playground Program through a community partnership grant from Starbucks and the University of Washington Huskies.[[In-content Ad]]
