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The 2015 Wellness Promotion Policy Annual Report
The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida
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Physical Activity – South Florida Fair Kids' Mile

The 3rd Annual South Florida Fair Kids' Mile is a 12 week training program that enables kids to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) by running or walking approximately two miles per week. By doing so, kids develop the tremendous feeling of accomplishment and confidence without the high risk involved with young kids running a full marathon in one day. The 3rd Annual South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile was completed in grand fashion on Saturday, January 19, 2015, at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach. Each child was able to run the final mile of the marathon. The South Florida Fair Kids' Mile was endorsed by The School District of Palm Beach County. All elementary schools were encouraged to participate.

Physical Education teachers implemented the program at each individual elementary school. The teachers were in direct communication with the South Florida Fair staff to ensure distribution of documentation and mileage log sheets. Each student athlete who participated and completed all 26.2 miles received free admission to the South Florida Fair on the day of the race, a finisher’s medal, T-shirt, goodie bag, bib number, and refreshments after the race. The second component of the program required students to read 15 minutes each day. These lessons include topics on physical activity, health, nutrition, and fitness.

The 3rd Annual South Florida Fair Kids' Mile had 1,989 participants from 31 schools from the District.

School Year

Students

# of
Participating
Schools

Books
Read

Minutes
Logged

Miles
Ran

2011-2012

1,600

33

16,000

1.9 Million

16,026

2012-2013

1,825

37

11,550

1.6 Million

17,500


2013-2014


1,989


31


8,100


1.1 Million


21,600


2014-2015


1,979


32


3,300


515,000


23,700

Checks were presented to schools with the most students...
  • default_titleEverglades Elementary with 372 students received $1,000 for 1st Place - Congratulations to PE Teacher – Sharon Patelsky
  • default_titleSouth Olive Elementary with 361 students received $500 for 2nd Place – Congratulations to PE Teacher – Ulrike "Gabby" Vernachio
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The following Officials were present to put medals on the finishers...
  • default_titleSchool Board Member – Chuck Shaw, Chairman, District 2
  • default_titleSchool Board Member – Erica Whitfield, District 4
  • default_titleSchool Board Member – Marcia Andrews, District 6
  • default_titleAssistant Superintendent – Educational Alternatives and Interventions, Dr. Joseph Lee
  • default_titleDirector of Secondary Education – Diana Fedderman
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