The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida - Physical Activity
The 6th Annual South Florida Fair Kid’s 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 6th Annual South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile was completed in grand fashion on Saturday, January 14, 2017, 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 Kid’s 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.
Checks were presented to schools with the most students…
- Everglades Elementary with 347 students received $1,000 for 1st Place - Congratulations to PE Teacher – Sharon Patelsky
- South Olive Elementary with 321 students received $500 for 2nd Place – Congratulations to PE Teacher – Ulrike “Gabby” Vernachio
The following Officials were present to put medals on the finishers…
- School Board Member – Barbara McQuinn, District 1
- School Board Member – Chuck Shaw, Chairman, District 2
- School Board Member – Erica Whitfield, District 4
- Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning – Diana Fedderman
