George Mason Elementary seeks volunteers

[Rachael E Kennedy]

Hello all,
For the past 3 years George Mason Elementary has hosted an after 
school walking club targeting students. Each year less and less 
parents and teachers participate. The school nurse, Robin Wallen, who 
coordinates the club mentioned to me that she may need to cancel this 
year's club due to safety concerns. It is simply not feasible for one 
person to monitor and interact with 40+ kids.

So I am writing to all the ped. activists on this list. If any of you 
might consider volunteering for one (or more) days it would be great 
fun for you and a wonderful way to personally ensure that kids have a 
safe place for walking. You could walk with the kids or simply stand 
on the sidelines and observe. I tend to go and be a 'cheerleader' of 
sorts!

If you are interested please contact Robin directly at 
rwallin at acps.k12.va.us or at 703-706-4470. She will send you an ACPS 
volunteer registration form which is required for all who wish to 
interact with the kids. 

Here's the specifics:
*******Feelin' Good Mileage Club
**where: George Mason Elementary School, 2601 Cameron Mills Rd.
**when: Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45, beginning April 12-May 24
**purpose: to provide students with an afterschool enrichment 
opportunity focused on walking thereby encouraging students to be 
adopt a more physically active lifestyle.
**what happens: wearing pedometers, students walk a route designed by 
the coordinator for a one hour period. During this unstructured PA 
time, students often find new friendships, destress from the day and 
generally have fun. At the end, students record their steps and 
receive a token award for each mile walked. 

I will be there 2-3 times, my coworker Denise another 2-3 times, but 
the more the better. With enough supervision we can even get them out 
into the neighborhoods and teach good pedestrian skills! Hope to see 
some of you!

Rachael Kennedy, M.Ed.
Coordinator
Cardiovascular Health Project
Alexandria Health Department
703-838-4400 X271


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