Girls' Spring Fun Run 2017

The all school Spring Fun Run was held on Friday, May 12th.  We had a lot of rain prior to the 12th so the run course had to be altered from the previous fun run course to a new path on concrete out in front of the school due to standing water and mud on the 1/2 mile and mile courses.  Smiles and excitement buzzed from the students before and after their races.  Just like all the previous races, Kindergarten and 1st grade ran a 1/2 mile.  and 2nd through 5th grades ran 1 mile.  

Below, Phoebe's friends and classmates, left to right, Alessandra, Abby, Phoebe, Rayna, and Taityn.

Below, 1st grade is off to a quick start.... Go Phoebe!

They had to run 3 laps to equal close to a 1/2 mile.  Phoebe started strong and settled into her pace quickly.  She picked people off in front of her all along her way, working her way up to being a leader of the pack.

Many kids got lapped, which got a little confusing for spectators and some racers.  It was apparent some racers could not and did not remember how many laps they had run, even one or two teachers got confused at the finish line and made two students leading and battling for a top place finish in the 3rd grade run an extra lap.

Phoebe battled her friend Lila out at the end.

She got those little legs going and made them speed up to edge Lila out right at the last second for a 3rd place finish!

Way to run Phoebe!!! 3rd place out of all the girls in 1st grade!

I couldn't stop smiling after Phoebe's race.  She did so well and it made my heart so happy for her!

Before our girls races Eric and I tried to tell each of them the best place to line up on the starting line, as there was a quick turn right off out of the starting line and depending on where you lined up, one could get an advantage on the start.  Both girls listened and took a great position on the starting line.  Sarah has taken the girls 1st place spot among her classmates at every fun run so far... we were hoping to continue this today.  She and I have not been running together lately and she may have been a little unprepared for this race.

She got off the line and out of the masses quickly getting a great start.

She sprinted out and around the first corner to start her first lap.  1 mile runners had to each run 5 laps.

Sarah's friend Katie and Brooke both gave Sarah a run for her money, catching up with her and passing her.

As Sarah rounded the last corner coming into the last straight away Eric, Popee, and I were all yelling at her to "GO, Go NOW, Catch those GIRLS!!!"  And, she heard it as her legs started to pound the concrete harder and harder, striding out to catch and pass both Brooke and Katie, and claiming the 1st place girls spot once again.  Whew!  That was too close for this Mom.  (I just don't know where Sarah could get her competitive spirit from???)  Way to go Sarah!  I love watching you compete and succeed!

Below, left to right, Lauren, Sarah, and Hannah.

Silas lined up close to the starting line when the 5th graders were getting ready to begin their race.  When they took off so did he!

Go Silas, Go!!!!!

As the 5th graders rounded the corner Silas would race them for about 35 meters, over and over, he picked a 5th grader and raced along side them.  Cute and hilarious little boy!

A teacher that was running with the 5th graders noticed Silas and attempted to race him too!

This made Silas get a BIG smile on his face!

It was a great Fun Run!  We all had a good time watching and cheering for the girls and their friends.

Field Days

Phoebe's school field day was during the morning of Wednesday, May 3rd.  It was a cool wet morning so the PE teacher held the event inside.  It worked out really well.  Parents and spectators got to sit in the bleachers and could see all the events and cheer on all the students.

Phoebe's first event was the bean bag toss.  She had 3 bean bags that she got to toss, trying to land them inside of the hula hoops that were laid on the gym floor out in front of her.  She got 2nd place in this event.

Her next event was the 35 meter dash.

The next event she signed up for was the Limbo.  She got a 2nd place ribbon for this event.

Her fourth event was the Egg Race.  She had to carry a wooden egg on a wooden spoon without dropping it as she raced to the finish line.  If the egg was dropped, that student had to go back and start over.  She did not drop her egg and got 4th place.

The most exciting event of the morning was Phoebe's fifth and final event, the Hula Hoop contest.  Phoebe is an excellent Hula Hooper.  Last year she did very well in this event too.  Each student started out with one hoop.  If the hoop fell they were out.  Phoebe had no problems keeping her hoop up and spinning.

Round two, another Hula Hoop was added to each remaining student.

Phoebe was concentrating.  No smiling.  Her eyes kept darting around looking at her competitors.  She Hula Hooped for a long time.  Then her hoops started to wobble and fell to the gym floor.  She got 2nd place in this event.

Sarah's school field day was during the afternoon on Thursday, May 4th.  It was sunny out so it was held on the football field.  Her first event was the Egg Race.

She did not drop her egg and got 2nd place.

Her next event was the 100 meter dash.  She got 2nd place in this event too.

Silas raced up and down the sidelines as he watched and tried to keep up with Sarah and her friends.  He can't wait to be a big kid and compete in sporting events too.

Sarah's third event was the tennis ball throw.  She got to throw 3 balls and had to try to hit an orange cone.  She did not hit the cone.

Popee and Nanee made it to watch Phoebe and Sarah for both of their field days.  We love having their support and cheers from the sidelines.  And, we know that they both love watching their grandchildrens' events.  Thanks Popee and Nanee for always trying to make it to as many of your grandchildrens' events as you can.  I know they like having you here and we all appreciate you.

Sarah is a master at Hula Hooping.  This was her fourth event.  Just like Phoebe, it proved to be one of the most exciting.  She started with one hoop and kept it going and going and going...then they each added another hoop.  She kept two hoops going and going and going....

Then the remaining contestants added a third hoop.  She kept it going for a bit, then the yellow hoop started to separate from the other two... then they started to drop.... she got 2nd place in the Hula Hoop contest.

Her last event of the day was the 400 meter relay.  Each person teamed one another to form a 2-person team.  There were 4 girl teams that competed against each other.  Each person had to run the length, up and back of the football field twice, one then the other, one then the other.  Sarah's partner was her good friend Lauren.  Lauren started their team off and Sarah anchored.

They were a bit behind two of the teams when Sarah's hand was tagged the first time.  Below, you can see Sarah playing the catch-up game.  She was able to stride out and catch both of those girls in front of her by the time she tagged Lauren's hand for Lauren's second down and back.  As you can well imagine this was the most exciting event for this running Mom.  Yes, I WAS yelling as loudly as my voice could go for Sarah and Lauren.

Sarah played catch-up again on her second down and back.  She passed two of the teams and had the last one in her sights.  Below, Sarah was gaining on her, as the girl was looking back to see where Sarah was.  Sarah didn't quite catch her.  It was an amazing race. I know she would have caught and beat her if she'd have had about 10 more yards in the race.  I admire Sarah's drive and will to win so much.  She is so athletic and is a fierce competitor in every sport she enters.

Sarah and Lauren received 2nd place in the 400 meter relay.

The last event of the day was the Tug Of War.  Every student was looking forward to this event.  Class vs. Class, although one class had more than the other on this particular day so Sarah's class had to share one of their classmates, Lukas, with the other class.

Pull!  Pull!  Pull Harder!

Sarah's team lost in this pulling competition.  Sarah is convinced that if her class could have kept Lukas, they would have easily won.