It’s finally here – the WALKABOUT!  This is a wonderful event that brings us all together as a community.  There will be fabulous music to add some pep to our step as we walk or run laps, delicious food prepared by our very own parents to keep our energies high, and a myriad of silent auction items geared to offer fun while also filling the functional goal of raising funds to maintain a top notch instructional program at Almond School.

I offer a few reminders:

• While the Walkabout spans the duration of 9:30am – 3:00pm, you are not required to attend all day.  Come when it fits best with your family’s schedule.
• Please ensure your children wear their Walkabout shirts if you have one.  If you didn’t get one, do not worry…we still want you to participate!
• Wear comfy walking shoes – not cowgirl boots like I’ve been wearing this week.
• We encourage students to protect their skin by wearing sunscreen and/or wear a hat.
• Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated throughout the event.

Personal Best / Intrinsic Motivation – Each grade level has a maximum number of laps for which they will receive a tangible prize.  If a child chooses to walk more than those number of laps, as long as it’s okay with the student’s parent, the additional walking will be rewarded through a sense of personal satisfaction.  We encourage each child to accomplish his/her personal best!  This is different for each and every person.  We ask our walker/runners to listen to their bodies and only push as hard as their body permits.

Finally – our children have a surprise for you that will take place at 11:15am on the day of the Walkabout.  Without giving it all away, if you are able to be here at that time, it would be ideal.  However, if you have a commitment (like soccer) that impedes that ability, do not fret.  Our surprise is all in good fun.  I will be reminding students on Friday that there are to be no tears shed if children can’t be present at 11:15am.  Come when you can, we’ll be glad to have you.

See you Saturday!