PE NEWS from Ms. Denney

The 2^nd annual Nike 5K and 1 Mile Go Run for Kids will be held in downtown Seattle on Saturday May 10^th. We are hoping for a large Ben Franklin contingent this year. If you are planning to do this event please email me so I know to look for you and your children at the event. I will be turning in registrations returned to school on April 28^th at Niketown in Seattle. Look for more information on the official entry form sent home or your can sign up and check it out online at www.nike5kfor.kids.com Please email me (Ndenney@lwsd.org) if you would like me to pick up your race packet and run number on May 7^th. I will distribute these at school on Thursday May 8^th.

Bike to school month will be held during May in conjunction with Cascade Bicycle Club’s bike to school and work month. Information and sign up flyers went home in the weekly school packets on April 16 – 17^th. Students in grades Kindergarten – 3^rd grade may only ride their bike to school if accompanied by a parent. They may however participate by doing bike commutes from home and with their family. Look for detailed information in the flyer. Students returning the RSVP form will receive a Bike to School Passport to record their commute trips. Last year our school placed second of all participating schools in their bike commute trips. The school with the highest commute total wins a BMX stunt bike show for their school sponsored by Cascade Bicycle Club. We will have a special Bike to School Day on Wednesday May 21^st.

Unicycling beginning Session III starts on April 22^nd runs thru June 5^th. The class is open to all 3^rd through 6^th grade students. Five of the twenty spots are already filled. Application forms are being passed out in PE class and are available on the hallway bulletin board by the gym.

Field Day is just around the corner on Friday June 6^th. We would love your help! On June 6th in the morning (9:15 – 11:15) 70+ activity stations will be held for grades K – 6. Stations will be lead by students from 5/6 classes (Frank, Warner, Berten) and parent volunteers. In the afternoon the three classes of 5/6 students will have a game orientated field day from 1:30 – 3:30. Parent volunteers are needed to lead morning stations, lead afternoon games, take digital photos and serve snacks. Please email Ms. Denney or fill out and return the volunteer form. Volunteers will receive an email and hard copy confirmation with your exact assignment the week of May 27^th.