Remember, we run even if it’s raining (see the previous post). However, if we hear thunder or see lightning within 30 minutes before the run begins (7pm), we will cancel. If we do decide to cancel the run, we’ll send out an email and add a posting to the website (look on the News page).
02
Jul
Weather Notice 7/2
Wednesday Wild Run - June 25th
It’s surprising how fun it is to run in the rain…
(Photos taken by Linda Morrissey)
Gill Elementary School students were given a gift this week - the gift of physical fitness and the opportunity to meet a very healthy challenge throughout the summer…
Read the entire article on HOMETOWNlife.com!
Wednesday Wild Run - June 18th
We were hoping to get 4 laps (one mile) out of each kid, but most went 12 laps or more! That’s three miles. There was a future first grader that got to 16 laps before we had to cut her off. Amazing. Now that’s what we’re talking about. Go, Mustangs!
COME JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST “RUN WILD ON WEDNESDAYS” TRAINING RUN AT THE POWER MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK
7:00PM - 8:00PM (rain or shine unless their is thunder and lightening)
Run, walk or wheel one mile on the track and earn a toe-token!
Don’t forget to bring your…
- Mileage Tracking & Pledge Log
- Earn one “5 Mile” Toe-Token for every five pairs of shoes you’ve colored in (showing every five miles you’ve logged) so far!
- Draw a prize from our Mustang Mystery Prize Box if you’ve got at least five pledge promises recorded on your sheet!
- Parent or Guardian (No “Drop-Offs” Allowed)
- Bottle of water to help you stay hydrated
- Comfortable shoes and clothing
Also…
Every Tuesday this summer…Run Wild to Papa Johns! Help support Gill and “Carb Up” for your Wednesday Training Run! Wear your “Run Wild to Papa Johns” bracelet! Be 1 of the 1st 50 families to order with a “Run Wild to Papa Johns” bracelet and receive a free 2 liter bottle of Coca Cola Zero with your order! 25% of the proceeds from your purchase will go directly back to Gill Elementary when you show your bracelet or say you’re from Gill! If your child did not receive a bracelet, please let us know.
16
Jun
Detroit Free Press
We are BIG news now!
Check out this link to the article about our Starting Line Event in the Free Press. The actual article is also on the front page of this Sunday’s (6/15) Community section.
Farmington Hills Students Exercise to Raise Funds for School
Don’t forget to thank Lynda Morrissey for all the excellent press coverage of the Starting Line Event. She is a master of guerilla PR.
12
Jun
We made the paper!
From an article on the front page of the Observer & Eccentric!
Gill Elementary’s Mustang Mini Marathon kicked off last week with more than 500 students running a half mile. But the fitness and fun don’t end there.
Students are challenged to continue running throughout the summer. Parents and students will gather every Wednesday night for one-mile runs at the school…
CONGRATULATIONS, GILL MUSTANGS…YOU DID IT!
Farmington Observer Photo Gallery - Gill Elementary Mustang Mini-Marathon
Attention Gill Parents! Your children lined up at the official starting line of the Mustang Mini-Marathon today! Be sure to ask them about their experience and remember…it’s not too late to turn in registration forms to make sure they don’t miss out on what’s to come. Prizes will be awarded next week to students who turn in forms and earn $25.00 or more in pledges. Lost your form? Replacement forms can be found on the Registration Packet page.
Thank you for supporting your child’s education as well as their health!
Visit the CBS Evening News site to read more about how other kids across the country are lacing up their running shoes just like we are to fight childhood obesity.
