Joy Manda Just another weblog 
Every year, just before spring break, we have a track and field day. For the event all the kids are put onto one of four teams. Each team has children from all age groups. Each child signs up for several activities. The longest race is a 3K. The 3K is also open to adults from the community. On the less strenuous end there is the Frisbee throw.
This year we had perfect weather! It was overcast in the morning during the long races. Everyone had fun. The high school kids also come over for the event and help us (the teachers) to run the events. I had two high school kids helping with the standing broad jump – one measured and one raked the sand. By the way, one of my 4th graders jumped a full 5′6" in this event!
At the end of the day the high school kids run the last marathon – "The miracle mile."
After track and field we have parent teacher conferences.
It’s a great way to bring an end to the third quarter of the school year.
