Updates

May 3, 2011

Salesforce Funds San Mateo Expansion ›

What began as a bike build for Jigsaw, a company recently required by Salesforce, turned into quite a treat for kids at Sunnybrae Elementary School in San Mateo, CA.  Jigsaw’s…

May 3, 2011

Playworks Refreshed after Retreat in Marin Headlands ›

On Friday, March 25th, Playworks San Francisco took advantage of the SFUSD furlough day to invite all staff up to Marin County for the annual staff retreat.  It was a…

May 3, 2011

Peace Path Builds Friendships at Starr King Elementary ›

Recently at Starr King, we began placing a much higher emphasis on conflict resolution and anti-bullying.  Last week I had some pretty significant behavioral issues with two kindergartners, who I'll…

April 28, 2011

2011 Playworks Bay Area Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament ›

Its back! Our popular annual tournament celebrating a treasured playground game is back and better than ever. 24-Hour Fitness, Wells Fargo, the Oakland Fire Department and Microsoft are just some…

April 28, 2011

Promoting a Healthy Community: Oakland Playground Painting Service Project ›

Clean, safe playgrounds are vital for fun, inclusive play! Partnering with the Stanford University Alumni Association’s Beyond the Farm Service Day, Playworks Oakland/East Bay has organized a fun, and important…

March 8, 2011

Playworks’ Junior Coach Conference a Blast for Kids ›

Sherman Elementary was descended upon by 150 4th and 5th graders from 18 elementary schools across San Francisco and Marin County when Playworks took full advantage of the SFUSD furlough day…

March 8, 2011

USDA Leaders Join Students as they Celebrate Let’s Move! ›

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2011 – USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today joined San Francisco Board of Education President Hydra Mendoza in a tour of…

March 8, 2011

Giants’ Success Inspires Coach Kim and Fairmount Elementary ›

For most kindergartners, recess is a new concept. On the first day of the school year, they often come out to the yard with wide, bright, and confused eyes. They…

March 1, 2011

Playworks Silicon Valley Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament 2011 ›

Support kids in Silicon Valley Build your team Compete for bragging rights Date: Friday, June 10, 2011Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.Location: Twin Creek Sports Complex,969 Carrien Drive,Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Proceeds support…