FRIDAY!!

******  The kids were going to get a note about this today, but thanks to the snow day... Dress in comfy clothes like athletic pants or sweats tomorrow for our extra exercise period!****** Day What is Go the Distance Day? Get your students involved in an extra 30 minutes of activity on May 3rd (or anytime between 4/29-5/7) to represent the importance of physical activity.  We will be doing Zumba with Nicole Christians in the gym. Why Take 30 minutes? 1 in 3 children in Iowa are overweight or obese* Only 1 out of every 3 kids is active each day** Opportunity to bring attention to the importance of activity Show awareness and the need for PE and recess Eligibility for cash prizes When is Go the Distance Day? Go the Distance Day (GTDD) is on Friday, May 3rd 1:30-2:00: 3rd-6th grade 2:00-2:30: K-2nd grade Where is Go the Distance Day? Jacobson Elementary Gym Who participates in Go the Distance Day? Jacobson Elementary K-6 students and staff Schools across Iowa register their students to participate in this one day event. In 2012, there were over 77,000 kids who participated!.