welcome, school champions!

WELCOME, SCHOOL CHAMPIONS! Congratulations on registering your school for the 2014-2015 Marathon Kids
26.2 Mile Challenge! Your school community is joining the already 1.5 million
Marathon Kids Finishers and is taking a BIG step towards achieving the mission of
helping our kids live healthier and happier lifestyles. This Welcome Packet will give you all the
remaining information you’ll need to know in order to get your school’s 26.2 Mile Challenge up and running.
Thanks to our Baltimore-area sponsors (listed in the box below), we are able to offer our valuable program, which is
normally $8 per child to participate, to you at no cost. For example, if you were registering 300 Marathon Kids
participants, your program would be worth $2,400! Thanks to your dedication and the support from our sponsors, the
2014-2015 year is primed to be the best in our 19-year history!
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING NEWLY DEVELOPED RESOURCES
1. The Parent Champion role is finally here!
Please visit our website at
www.marathonkids.org to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
2. Our interactive guidebook and online resource library will be shared with our School and
Parent Champions on a consistent basis throughout the year, helping to keep the momentum
year-round.
3. We have focused on using technology to our benefit, resulting in a very interactive, online portal
for schools to use to keep track of their 26.2 Mile Challenge.
The heart and soul of the 26.2 Mile Challenge remains unchanged! We encourage creativity with
implementing the program and love hearing new ideas whenever they arise. Our Program
Administrators would love to visit your school to learn more about your unique program and support
your amazing efforts. To learn more about requesting a school visit, please email us at
[email protected].
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
1. Familiarize yourself with our new online portal at www.marathonkids.org > My Account
2. Read through the following page of instructions to learn how to best use the resources in this Welcome Packet
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3. Build the excitement! The Baltimore Kick Off Ceremony will be Saturday, September 20 , 2014 at 10am at
Poly-Western Athletic Complex.
4. We understand that class rosters change throughout the beginning of the year. There will be a period in the middle
of November where you’ll be able to update these registration numbers to better reflect your program.
GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR!
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
With Support From:
Marathon
Kids® of
Baltimore
is presente
d by:
PACKET INSTRUCTIONS This page will provide a brief overview of everything that’s in this packet, as well
as give you a few tips on how to set up the 26.2 Mile Challenge at your school.
1. TIMELINE 2014-2015
Use this timeline to help plan out your year.
2. MILEAGE GOALS WORKSHEET
Use this handout to set mileage goals for your whole school, each class or individual students.
These
recommendations are based on extensive research by the Marathon Kids team and are designed to help your kids meet
their daily-recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
3. MILEAGE LOGS & FUEL LOGS (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
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Use these two documents to track your Marathon Kids’ progress towards completing their marathon(s). There is a “2
nd
Marathon Mileage Log & Fuel Log” to encourage your kids to keep running. The Spanish version of the 2 Mileage Log
will be available for download through your portal on our website.
4. WELCOME, PARENT CHAMPIONS LETTER & PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Parent Champions and School Champions should review this document, sign it and return a copy to Marathon Kids.
This lets us know that the Parent and School Champion are on the same page to start off the year.
5. SCHOOL & PARENT CHAMPIONS: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
School Champions and Parent Champions should use this checklist to split responsibilities throughout the school year.
6. WELCOME, PTA MEMBERS LETTER (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Send this letter to your PTA or Wellness Committee to let them know about your school’s 26.2 Mile Challenge and gain
support for the program.
7. WELCOME, ADMINISTRATORS LETTER
Send this letter to your school’s Principal and other administrators/faculty to gain support for your 26.2 Mile Challenge.
8. WELCOME, PARENTS LETTER & PARENT PLEDGE (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Send this letter home and collect as many signed Parent Pledges as possible from your parent population. The more
parents who take the Pledge, the more support you’ll have for your 26.2 Mile Challenge this year!
9. WELCOME, MARATHON KIDS LETTER
Pass out this letter to all of your Marathon Kids or pull it up on a projector and read it to them in order to help get them
excited about starting the 26.2 Mile Challenge.
10. KICK OFF CEREMONY FLYER (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Spread the word about your area’s Kick Off Ceremony! Send this invite to parents, teachers, administrators, etc.
11. REPRESENTING MARATHON KIDS ON YOUR WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
This document provides guidance about how to talk about Marathon Kids on your website, email and via social media.
12. FINISHER MEDAL CELEBRATION FLYER (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Hold onto this document and use it later on in the year to spread the word about your area’s Finisher Medal Celebration.
If your Welcome Packet doesn’t contain this flyer, it will be available to download through your portal on our website
once the date of the event gets closer.
School &
Parent
Champions
Baltimore Timeline 2014-2015
Plan for the Year:
+ Identify your School Champion
and Parent Champion
+ Ready all of your program
tracking tools
+ Set short and long-term goals
+ Promote the 26.2 Mile Challenge
and all the events to your school
and your community
Week of August
25th, 2014:
Registration will
open up online at
www.marathonkids.org
for all returning
schools. Limited
scholarships are
available. $8/child
cost once filled
Week of
September
8h, 2014:
Registration opens
for all new schools.
Please contact us at
[email protected]
if this is the first
time you will have
registered with us
October 24th,
2014:
All Champion
Shirt orders are
due. Note: Due
to our shipping
timeline, late
orders will not
be accepted
Participate in
the Baltimore
MK Kick Off
Model the
way for
kids
Ceremony your
and have
and cheer on
your school’s
Marathoners!
fun with it
Friday, February
13th, 2015:
Enter your Finisher
Data by logging into
your MK account at
www.marathonkids.org.
Note: Late orders
will not be accepted
FOR NEXT
YEAR
Track your progress
towards achieving
your goals!
in the MK
Finisher
Medal
Celebration
Plan/host a
Finisher
Shirt
Celebration
APPLY
ONLINE
Attend the Kick Off Ceremony!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Poly-Western Athletic Complex
10am-12pm
Participate
Receive your
Finisher Shirt!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Commit to achieving
the goals set by your
School Champion!
Marathon Kids Participants
Run. Eat. Grow.
Together.
School &
Community
Members
Please take the
Marathon Kids Parent
Pledge online at
www.marathonkids.org
and support your
Marathon Kids as
they start their journey
Cheer on all of the amazing
Marathon Kids at the MK
Kick Off Ceremony. Social
support is key to healthy
behavior change, and the more
support participants receive
at our events, the more likely
they are to achieve their goals
Model the way
for your kids by
trying to eat
lots of healthy
food and by
getting plenty of
physical activity
every single day
Congratulations!
Receive your Finisher Medal at the
Finisher Medal Celebration!
Your Regional Program
Administrator will share details as
soon as they are set
Cheer on all of the
Marathon Kids at
the Finisher Medal
Celebration!
Don’t stop running!
Healthy bodies
help you in school
and at home!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SCHOOL-SPECIFIC
MILEAGE GOALS
FOR THE 2014-2015 PROGRAM YEAR!
*Read the recommendations in the orange circles below, then complete the quick formula to the
right to determine your mileage goals for the 2014-2015 program year.
1
1.
Social
support and
modeling are key
to ensure long-term
behavior
adoption!
2
2.
3
4 5
It is
recommended that
kids get aerobic and
strength-based
physical activity at
least three days out
of each week!
Kids should
run at any pace or
walk at a fast pace in
order to ensure they are
receiving the recommended
levels of moderate-tovigorous physical
activity (MVPA)
every day!
7
8
9
Track
kids’ progress
along the way &
celebrate!
When is your MK
Finisher Medal
Celebration?
Based on your event
dates, how many
weeks long is your
26.2 Mile Challenge?
4.
5.
6.
6
Kids need
at least 60
minutes of
MVPA on a
daily basis!
3.
When is your
MK Kick Off
Ceremony?
How many days
a week will your
Marathon Kids run
or walk fast?
That means your Marathon
Kids will run or walk
fast a total of how
many days throughout
the 26.2 Mile Challenge?
Box 3 x Box 4 =
How many minutes at a
time will your Marathon
Kids run or walk fast?
*20 minutes is a baseline pace per mile for kids running
or walking fast and is MK’s minimum recommendation
7.
8.
That means your Marathon
Kids will run or walk
fast a total of how
many minutes during
the 26.2 Mile Challenge?
Your school’s Marathon Kids
should accumulate at least
how many miles
over the course of this year?
Box 5 x Box 6 =
Box 7 ÷ 20 =
*20 minutes is a baseline pace per mile for kids running
or walking fast and is MK’s minimum recommendation
9.
Your school’s Marathon Kids
should accumulate at least
how many marathons
over the course of this year?
*26.2 is the distance in miles of one full marathon race
Box 8 ÷ 26.2 =
WELCOME, PARENT CHAMPIONS! We are so excited that you will help make Marathon Kids a success at your
school this year! Together, we can fight the effects of sedentary living by setting
goals and making physical activity and healthy eating fun and energizing. Please help
us by raising awareness among parents at your school, as well as garnering support for your
Marathon Kids as they complete their 26.2 Mile Challenge. We can’t do this without you!
This year, you will be receiving regular messages, tips and tools to get fit as a family and connect with other parents and
teachers at your school. We’re depending on you to share this information with fellow parents. We also want you to work
with your School Champion to create the healthiest school culture possible; the first step is to officially sign up!
PARENT CHAMPION/ SCHOOL CHAMPION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Please fill out this agreement with your School Champion. The overall purpose of this partnership agreement is
to make sure both you and the School Champion are on the same page. You may scan the form or take a photo
of it and email to [email protected] OR mail the form to P.O. Box 41317, Austin, TX 78704.
NATURE OF AGREEMENT: The individuals listed below agree to work together during the 2014-2015 school
year at (school name and city)_____________________________________________ to do the following:
1.
2.
3.
Implement the Marathon Kids 26.2 Mile Challenge at the partnership school.
Fulfill duties as outlined in the Roles and Responsibilities checklist provided.
Maintain regular communication with the Marathon Kids Program Administrator.
SIGNATURES: By signing this partnership agreement, both individuals agree to the partnership outline as it is
stated above.
___________________________________________
____________________________________________
Parent Champion’s Printed Name
School Champion’s Printed Name
_______________________________________
Parent Champion’s Signature
________________________________________
School Champion’s Signature
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
With Support From:
Marathon
Kids® of
Baltimore
is presente
d by:
SCHOOL & PARENT CHAMPIONS: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following checklists are to be used by the School Champion and Parent
Champion to help split up the various responsibilities associated with the 26.2 Mile Challenge.
SCHOOL CHAMPION RESPONSIBILITIES
The following items are specific to the School Champion role, and may only be completed by the School Champion:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
INPUT MK R EGISTRATION DATA
Register school ........................................................☐ Update your profile & school information .................☐
Complete the 2014-2015 School Champion Survey ☐ Send payment (if applicable) by 10/17/14 ................☐ Order Champion Shirts by 10/24/14 ........................☐ Update registration numbers by 11/21/14 ................☐ INPUT MK FINISHER DATA
7. Input Finisher Data by grade by 2/6/15 ................... ☐ - How many students completed 2, 3, 4, etc.
marathons in each grade?
- How many total miles did each grade complete? 8. Order Finisher Shirts by size ................................... ☐ 9. Complete the Finisher Data Survey ........................ ☐
RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN SCHOOL & PARENT CHAMPIONS
The following items can easily be split between both the School Champion and Parent Champion. Completing these
duties will ensure that your school’s 26.2 Mile Challenge is in the best position to succeed:
10.
11.
Hold an initial planning meeting .......................... ☐ Sign the provided Partnership Agreement and
submit a copy to Marathon Kids HQ via email............. ☐ 12. Review Pre-Registration Packet resources ........ ☐ - Ensure either the “Student Registration Form” or
“Welcome, Parents!” letter have been sent home .... ☐ - Collect signed Parent Pledges (continue throughout
the school year) ........................................................ ☐ - Collect participant T-shirt sizes ............................. ☐ - Organize registration numbers by grade ............... ☐ 13. Review Welcome Packet resources ................... ☐ - Establish mileage tracking process....................... ☐ - Send out “Welcome, PTA Members!” letter .......... ☐ - Send out “Welcome, Administrators!” letter .......... ☐ - Send out “Welcome, Marathon Kids!” letter .......... ☐ 14. Ensure MK messaging is visible (via your school’s
newsletter, bulletin boards, announcements, etc.) ...... ☐ - Send out via your school’s newsletter, bulletins,
announcements, social media, website, etc. ............ ☐
15. Determine event logistics .................................... ☐ - Request buses through your school/district (if
applicable) ................................................................ ☐ - Organize carpool/caravan (if applicable) ............... ☐ - Set school meet-up place at event venue ............. ☐ - Spread the word and promote event details.......... ☐ - Send home event invitation flyers ......................... ☐ - Create school signs to be recognized at events .... ☐ 16. Organize Finisher Data by grade ........................ ☐ 17. Attend at least one MK-offered online workshop or
discussion each semester ............................................ ☐ 18. Plan and host a Finisher Shirt Celebration .......... ☐ 19. Make running fun! Keep your kids engaged by
trying different activities and games ............................. ☐ 20. Take lots of pictures and send them to us........... ☐ 21. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and
encourage others to do the same ................................ ☐ 22. Use our online community to post questions, get
advice and connect with others .................................... ☐ WELCOME, PTA MEMBERS! We are so excited to have your school participating in Marathon Kids this year!
Together, we can fight the effects of sedentary living by setting goals and
making physical activity and healthy eating fun and energizing. Your school’s
School Champion and Parent Champion have taken a big step in promoting a healthy school
culture, and your support of them is very key to the program’s success. We can’t do this without you!
Did you know that physical activity and healthy eating are directly related to test scores, school attendance and
behavior? That's why we've aligned our program with state and national standards as well as Coordinated School
Health curricula. In addition, our program helps students achieve the government recommendation of 60 minutes of
daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity!
WAYS TO HELP:
We hope that you'll make it out to the Kick Off Ceremony to cheer on your school community with the over 10,000
Baltimore-area Marathon Kids on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10am at Poly-Western Athletic Complex. You
can also lend your support by promoting the event to your parents through your school's communication channels and
by providing transportation. And remember to join us to celebrate the kids' accomplishments at our spring Finisher
Medal Celebration.
Thanks to our Baltimore-area sponsors (listed in the box below), we are able to offer our valuable program, which is
normally $8 per child to participate, to your school at no cost. As an example, if your school registered 300 Marathon
Kids participants, your program would be worth $2,400 this year alone! Please help us in thanking our sponsors by
sending your thoughts about the program to [email protected].
HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT: Take the Marathon Kids
Parent Pledge online at
and
support your Marathon Kids
Cheer on all of your
Marathon Kids at the
Kick Off Ceremony on
9/20/2014
Model the way for your kids
by trying to eat lots of healthy
food and getting plenty of
daily physical activity
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
With Support From:
Cheer on your Marathon
Kids at the Finisher Medal
Celebration
BIENVENIDOS, MIEMBROS DE PTA! ¡Estamos muy emocionados por tener la participación de su escuela en
Marathon Kids este año! Juntos, podemos combatir los efectos de una vida
sedentaria, por tener metas saludables y traer energía y diversión al ejercicio y a la
buena alimentación. Por favor, ayúdenos a felicitar y apoyar a los Campeones de la Escuela y de los
Padres, por traer el Reto de 26.2 Millas a los alumnos de su Escuela. No lo podemos lograr sin ustedes!
¿Sabía usted que la actividad física y la buena alimentación de los niños son directamente relacionadas con
marcas de exámenes, asistencia escolar, y comportamiento? Por eso, hemos coordinado nuestro programa con los
estándares estatales y nacionales, y con el currículo de Salud Escolar Coordinada. Además, nuestro programa les
ayuda a los alumnos en lograr 60 minutos de actividad física diaria, la recomendación gubernamental.
USTEDES PUEDEN AYUDAR:
Esperamos que puedan venir a La Ceremonia de Inauguración para apoyar su escuela con mas de 10.000 Marathon
Kids del área de Baltimore el sábado, 20 de septiembre, 2014, a las 10am en Poly-Western Athletic Complex. Les
pedimos que promuevan el evento a los padres en la escuela, y que averigüen si la escuela puede proveer transporte.
Acompáñanos en La Celebración de la Meta y Medalla.
Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores (en la lista abajo), podemos ofrecer nuestro programa, que normalmente cuesta $8
por cada alumno, a su escuela sin cargo. Por ejemplo, si su escuela inscribe a 300 participantes en Marathon Kids, ¡su
programa vale $2.400 este año! Favor de ayudarnos en agradecerles a nuestros patrocinadores por enviarnos
testimonios y pensamientos sobre el programa a [email protected].
AQUÍ ESTAN LOS PRÓXIMOS PASOS: Firmar La Promesa de
Padres de Marathon Kids en
www.marathonkids.org y
apoyar a sus Marathon Kids
Celebrar con su hijo en la
Ceremonia de Inauguración
20 de septiembre, 2014
Apoyar a su hijo/a por ser
buen modelo, comiendo
muchas frutas y verduras y
haciendo ejercicio con
frecuencia
®
Marathon Kids de Baltimore
es patrocinado por:
Con el apoyo de:
Celebrar con su hijo en la
Celebración de Meta y
Medalla
WELCOME, ADMINISTRATORS! We are so excited to have your school participating in Marathon Kids this year!
Together, we can fight the effects of sedentary living by setting goals and
making physical activity and healthy eating fun and energizing. Your school’s
School Champion and Parent Champion have taken a big step in promoting a healthy school
culture, and your support of them is very key to the program’s success. We can’t do this without you!
Did you know that physical activity and healthy eating are directly related to test scores, school attendance and
behavior? That's why we've aligned our program with state and national standards as well as Coordinated School
Health curricula. In addition, our program helps students achieve the government recommendation of 60 minutes of
daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity!
WAYS TO HELP:
We hope that you'll make it out to the Kick Off Ceremony to cheer on your school community with the over 10,000
th
Baltimore-area Marathon Kids on Saturday, September 20 , 2014 at 10am at Poly-Western Athletic Complex. You
can also lend your support by promoting the event to your parents through your school's communication channels and
by providing transportation. And remember to join us to celebrate the kids' accomplishments at our spring Finisher
Medal Celebration.
Thanks to our Baltimore-area sponsors (listed in the box below), we are able to offer our valuable program, which is
normally $8 per child to participate, to your school at no cost. As an example, if your school registered 300 Marathon
Kids participants, your program would be worth $2,400 this year alone! Please help us in thanking our sponsors by
sending your thoughts about the program to [email protected].
HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT: Take the Marathon Kids
Parent Pledge online at
and
support your Marathon Kids
Cheer on all of your
Marathon Kids at the
Kick Off Ceremony on
9/20/2014
Model the way for your kids
by eating lots of healthy food
and getting plenty of daily
physical activity
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
With Support From:
Cheer on your Marathon
Kids at the Finisher Medal
Celebration
Marathon
Kids® of
Baltimore
is presente
d by:
WELCOME, PARENTS!
WE’RE HERE TO HELP Model the Way: Marathon Kids is more than a running program. We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the health of children by providing
them the motivation, tools and support to live happier and healthier lifestyles. One way we
achieve our mission is to partner with elementary schools to provide our marquee program, the 26.2 Mile Challenge.
We are excited to announce that your child’s school has chosen to be a part of this evidence-based program! This year
your child will run or walk at least 26.2 miles in small increments over the course of several months. Your child will track
his/her progress using our fun and simple Mileage Log. Our Fuel Log is designed to encourage him/her to track when
they try different fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water along the way.
We can’t do this without you! Please take the Marathon Kids Parent Pledge online at www.marathonkids.org or
below and commit to supporting your child throughout his/her journey. Mail to PO Box 41317, Austin, TX 78704
______________________________
___________________________
CHILD’S SCHOOL
CHILD’S GRADE LEVEL
M or F
CHILD’S GENDER (circle)
I, ___________________________________________________________________, (please print full name)
Social
Support at
Events:
Promoting
Physical
Activity:
PARENT PLEDGE
Modeling
the Way:
COMMIT TO ENCOURAGING MY CHILD BY:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(Please check each box) I will ask questions about his/her progress in the 26.2 Mile Challenge.................................
I will run/walk with him/her when possible .............................................................................
I will offer fruits and vegetables during snacks/meals at home whenever I can....................
I will try to limit my child’s screen time to no more than two hours a day...............................
I understand the importance of the Kick Off Ceremony and the Finisher Medal Celebration and
commit to bringing my child to them if possible...........................................................................
BALTIMORE KICK OFF CEREMONY DETAILS:
Saturday, September 20th, 2014 @ 10am
Poly-Western Athletic Complex
The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children ages 6-17 receive
at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and 12,000 steps daily to
mitigate the effects of sedentary living. I commit to helping my child achieve their daily goals by
providing MVPA opportunities outside of regular school hours...................................................
Superhero Strategy (Check the boxes at right if interested in the following. We will contact you!):
*I would like to learn more about the Parent Champion role at my school........................................
*I am a runner and would enjoy running on behalf of Marathon Kids........................................
*I would like to receive text updates about the Marathon Kids program............................................
*I would like to sign up to receive the Marathon Kids newsletter...............................................
*I am interested in doing something like this program with my co-workers.......................................
___________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE
_______________________
DATE
___________________________________________________________
PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS
_______________________
CELL PHONE (for texts)
________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
Marathon
Kids® of
Baltimore
es patrocin
ado
por:
¡BIENVENIDOS, PADRES!
ESTAMOS AQUI PARA AYUDAR Ser Buen Modelo: Marathon Kids es más que un programa de correr. Somos una
organización sin fin de lucro, y nuestra misión es mejorar la salud de niños por
proveerles la motivación, las herramientas, y el apoyo para tener un estilo de vida más saludable.
Estamos emocionados por anunciar que la escuela de su hijo ha decidido ser parte de este programa basado en
evidencia. Este año su hijo va a correr o caminar al menos 26.2 millas en incrementos pequeños a través de varios
meses. Su hijo/a monitorizará su progreso usando nuestro Registro de Millaje. El Registro de Alimentos se usa para
motivarle a su hijo a probar nuevas frutas y verduras, y tomar bastante agua en el camino.
No podemos lograr sin usted! Favor de firmar La Promesa de Padres y comprométase a apoyar a su hijo
durante su camino. Firme en www.marathonkids.org, o llene el formulario abajo y envíe por correo a PO Box
41317, Austin, TX 78704.
___________________________________ _________________________
ESCUELA DE SU HIJO
M o F
GRADO / NIVEL
GENERO DE NIÑO
Yo, __________________________________________________________________, (escriba su nombre)
(Marque cada uno abajo) Apoyo
social en
Eventos:
Ser Buen
Modelo:
(1) Preguntar sobre su progreso en el Reto de 26.2 Millas.............................................................
(2) Correr o caminar con el/ella cuando sea posible.......................................................................
(3) Ofrecer frutas y verduras en el hogar cuando sea posible.........................................................
(4) Intentar a limitar el tiempo que pase mi hijo/a en frente de pantallas electrónicas a dos horas.
Promover
Actividad
Física
PROMESA DE PADRE
PROMETO QUE YO ALENTARÉ A MI HIJO/A POR:
Yo comprendo la importancia de la Ceremonia de Inauguración y la Celebración de Meta &
Medalla y me comprometo a traer a mi hijo/a cuando sea posible:...............................................
CEREMONIA DE INAUGURACION PARA BALTIMORE:
El sábado, 20 de septiembre, 2014 a las 10:00 am
Poly-Western Athletic Complex
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU. recomienda que los niños entre 6-17
años reciban al menos 60 minutos de actividad física (MVPA) y 12.000 pasos diarios para mitigar
los efectos de una vida sedentaria. Yo prometo que ayudaré a mi hijo/a en realizar sus metas
diarios por proveer oportunidades para estar físicamente activo fuera de las horas de escuela.....
Estrategia de Superhéroe (Marque aquí si está interesado/a en las oportunidades abajo):
*Quiero aprender más sobre el papel del Campeón de Padres en nuestra escuela......................
*Yo soy corredor/a y me gustaría correr de parte de Marathon Kids…...................................
*Quiero recibir noticias de Marathon Kids por mensaje de texto.…………..………........................
*Quiero recibir el boletín de Marathon Kids ………………………..…….…................................
*Estoy interesado/a en hacer algo como este programa con mis compañeros de trabajo.............
___________________________________________________________
FIRMA
______________________
FECHA
__________________________________________________________
_________________________
CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
TEL. CEL. (para mensajes de texto)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
DOMICILIO DE PADRE
CIUDAD, ESTADO
CÓDIGO POSTAL
Maratho
Baltimore n Kids® of
is presen
ted by:
WELCOME, MARATHON KIDS! You are starting an amazing adventure toward fun and fitness through
the 26.2
Mile Challenge.
This school year, you’ll
run a WHOLE marathon – maybe even two or three!
By taking part in the challenge,
you’ll feel great when you take control of your own health.
. Being active is awesome and
And more than anything, you’ll have a ton of FUN!
As a Marathon Kid, you’ll learn to have fun being active, have a healthy diet, to stay motivated to finish your
marathon, and to keep on running and walking even after the school year is over.
Remember: You’re a SUPERHERO and we believe in you! We can’t wait to celebrate your
accomplishments with you!
Here are some tips as you start your 26.2 Mile Challenge:
Stay positive and set realistic goals – You got this! Set a
goal of 12,000 steps per day or 60 minutes of exercise and
see how much healthier you’ll feel!
Be good to your body – You only get one, so make sure
you’re stretching and warming up before you run or walk.
Drink lots of water and eat foods that are good for you –
Staying hydrated and eating well are an important part of
giving you the energy to move!
Pace yourself – Don’t worry about starting out fast. You’ll
get there at your own pace, and when you do, you’ll feel
amazing.
Fill out your Mileage/Fuel Log – Keeping track of the miles
you run will make finishing your marathon that much easier.
Attend the Kick Off and Finisher Events – Come
celebrate the beginning and end of your journey with your
classmates and your family!
Believe in yourself – It takes a lot of work to be healthy.
But if you believe in yourself, you’ll reach your goals!
JOIN US FOR THE BALTIMORE KICK OFF CEREMONY! WHO:
MARATHON KIDS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND TEACHERS
WHY:
TO CELEBRATE THE CEREMONIAL START OF THE 26.2 MILE CHALLENGE
WHERE:
POLY-WESTERN ATHLETIC COMPLEX, 1400 W COLD SPRING LN, BALTIMORE, MD 21209
WHEN:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2014 @ 10AM
SEE YOU THERE!
MORE INFORMATION
WE’RE THE MARATHON KIDS, and we want YOU to join us at the Baltimore Kick Off Ceremony.
This is your chance to start your 26.2 mile journey off strong and earn your Marathon Kids Reward
Water Bottle! Family members and teachers are encouraged to attend and participate together.
Madison’s Strategy:
Andrew’s Strategy:
Hannah’s Strategy:
Luis’s Strategy:
Dress comfortably & remember sunscreen- we run rain or shine
Bring water and healthy snacks to fuel your run
Get noticed- bring a creative school sign, noisemakers & cheer
Remember where you will be meeting your group
FROM YOUR TEACHER:
Please check to see if your school’s group will be meeting outside the
stadium in order to sit together. Plan to arrive early. For everyone’s
safety, please do not attempt to save large groups of seats. Here are
your school’s specific details for event day:
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MEET UP
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BUS WILL LEAVE
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
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BUS WILL RETURN
With Support From:
ACOMPÁÑANOS PARA LA CEREMONIA DE INAUGURACIÓN DE MARATHON KIDS DE BALTIMORE! ¿QUIÉNES?
MARATHON KIDS, PARIENTES Y MAESTROS
¿POR QUÉ?
PARA CELEBRAR EL INICIO DEL RETO DE 26.2 MILLAS
¿DÓNDE?
POLY-WESTERN ATHLETIC COMPLEX, 1400 W COLD SPRING LN, BALTIMORE, MD
¿CUÁNDO?
EL SÁBADO, 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE
A LAS
10:00 AM
¡NOS VEMOS AHÍ!
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
SOMOS LOS MARATHON KIDS, y queremos que USTEDES nos acompañen en La Ceremonia
de Inauguración de Baltimore. ¡Es la oportunidad de iniciar el camino de 26.2 millas con fuerza,
y para ganar premios como la Botella para Agua de Marathon Kids! Miembros de familia y
maestros son invitados a participar juntos con los niños.
Consejo de Madison: Vestirse confortablemente y para el clima: corremos llueva o truene!
Consejo de Andrew: Traer agua y aperitivos saludables para energía.
Consejo de Hannah: Traer pancartas con el nombre de su escuela.
Consejo de Luis:
Averiguar donde se va a reunir su grupo.
UN MENSAJE DE SU MAESTRO:
Favor de averiguar si un grupo se va a reunir fuera del estadio para que
se sienten juntos. Lleguen temprano. Para la seguridad de todos, por
favor no guarden secciones de asientos para otros que vienen más tarde.
Aquí están los detalles para su escuela:
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NOS ENCONTRAMOS
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AUTOBÚS SALE A LAS:
Marathon Kids® de Baltimore
es patrocinado por:
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REGRESA A LAS:
Con el apoyo de:
REPRESENTING MARATHON KIDS ON YOUR WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA We’re excited that you are implementing the Marathon Kids 26.2 Mile
Challenge in your school this year. The following are some tips to keep in mind when
including information on your website, in emails to your fellow teachers or via social media:
UTILIZE MARATHON KIDS LANGUAGE
School Champions:
School Champions are the adults who are in charge of
implementing the Marathon Kids 26.2 Mile Challenge
at their school. The majority of School Champions are
Physical Education teachers, but classroom teachers,
other faculty members and parents can all assume this
role if necessary.
Parent Champions:
Marathon Kids has created a new role for parents to
become a more active part of program implementation
and to assist the School Champion at their school.
District Leaders:
District Leaders are often Health and PE Coordinators
or Administrators. Many of them were (or are) PE
teachers themselves. They are our district-wide
advocates and are with us each step of the way.
26.2 Mile Challenge:
It is important to note that the Marathon Kids program,
the 26.2 Mile Challenge, is part of the greater
organization, Marathon Kids. The two terms are not
interchangeable.
Marathon Kids® of
Baltimore is Presented By:
Our sponsors make the 26.2 Mile Challenge
Program possible; you will find the logos for your
sponsors at the bottom of this page. To thank
them, send us your thoughts about the program
to [email protected].
USE OF MARATHON KIDS LOGOS
Official MK logos can be downloaded through
your portal via our website. These logos are for
your school website use only. If you need higher
resolution logos for any other purposes, please
contact your program administrator.
MORE INFORMATION
For more Marathon Kids details and facts that
you can mention on your website, refer to the
“Marathon Kids By the Numbers” document
that was included in the Pre-Registration Packet.
With Support From:
RECOGNIZE & THANK THE SPONSORS IN
YOUR AREA