With these funds I will purchase a class set of pedometers! Childhood obesity is a societal health issue and the Parker staff is dedicated in helping our 850 students be strong, happy and healthy individuals. Our little Lions (and all children for that matter) deserve the chance to make themselves better by taking charge of their health and wellness at an early age. The best way for students to learn to take charge is by giving them positive, memorable experiences of a healthy lifestyle. Activity tracking is extremely popular and a great way to encourage children and adults alike to tune into their daily activity. These pedometers will be a perfect place for students to begin exploring when, where, how, and why we move.

The funds will allow me to purchase 45 pedometers ($10 each) and 2 sets of extra batteries ($15 each). See the link below to see the specifics of the pedometers I hope to purchase. My goal is for students to set personal and/or class daily goals, chart their step progress throughout the school year, and compete within and amongst the grade levels. Imagine if students are able to enter class, clip on their pedometer and be excited to immediately start moving. Not only that, the children receive constant feedback of their efforts. Sounds great to me!

Parker Elementary is currently under construction and there is no gym, black top or much field space for us to utilize. The pedometers will serve as our classroom of a sorts and allow for consistency amongst the chaos of our lack of physical space. So even as our surroundings change, the students can still be grounded with a focus by that little step counter attached to them. Please help me bring awareness, experiences, and excitement to our Parker Lions as well as helping our students on their path of being strong, happy, and healthy beings!

THANK YOU!!

http://www.gophersport.com/fit-assess/pedometers/fitstep-pedometers?ca=1809

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