Walker Star Stampede
Saturday, April 14, 9am – Star Stampede 5K and Family 1 Mile Fun Run
January 23 thru April 14, 2012 – Week Couch to 5K Program
Get ready, get set, get fit Walker Star families!
Join other Walker Star families in our Couch to 5K Program! You will receive a weekly training schedule, fitness challenges, nutrition guidelines and weekly community walks/runs developed by a Certified Personal Trainer & Running Coach. This program is designed for all fitness levels— whether you are a seasoned runner or dread the thought of it! This is a great way for your family to join in our City’s challenge to make McKinney the fittest city in America. All proceeds from our runs and Couch to 5K Program will be donated by the Walker PTA to benefit technology needs and physical education movement equipment that will provide “Brain Breaks” to our Walker Star students.
Star Stampede Entry Form
Pedometer Information
Pedometer Information
In an attempt to foster a more active lifestyle and support the City of McKinney and MISD’s challenge to make McKinney the fittest city in America, the Walker PTA is pleased to provide a pedometer for every Walker Star student. The pedometers will be used in your child’s classroom to help with learning activities and allow students to understand how easy it is to become more active. Every Walker Star will be encouraged to use the pedometer at home as well to encourage an active lifestyle throughout the entire day. Pedometers are an excellent tool to help you teach children about the importance of being physically active on a daily basis. Pedometers will be used daily/weekly in Walker classrooms, so please encourage your child to keep their pedometer safe when they are not wearing it. While we learn about Healthy Lifestyles, each classroom will be helping our Walker Stars chart their daily steps. At the end of each week, the class with the most steps will get the honor of “The Golden Shoe” trophy—hooray for our Walker Stars!
Healthy Lifestyles
Research shows healthy habits learned in childhood support proper growth and development of children’s bodies and brains and promote better health outcomes in adulthood. Because good mental and physical health are linked to learning ability and because good health is a critical predictor of future productivity, it is essential that Texas schools provide students with access to learning environments that support healthy lifestyles.
Healthy Facts:
- Properly nourished children perform better in school-both academically and behaviorally.
- Physical activity strengthens children’s bodies, minds, and self-esteem.
- A good night’s sleep is essential for optimum growth, development and performance.
- Healthy habits are best formed during childhood.