Kate finishes another Girls On The Run Season April 26, 2009
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Yesterday, Kate ran her 5K for her Girls On The Run spring season 2009. Our school had 2 groups this time since we had so many girls who wanted to participate. I would say we have about 40 girls in the program this Spring. Kate ran the 5K. It was such a beautiful day. They had balloons, tables with fun and educational information, medals for all the girls, etc. It was really such a joy and a treat. I forgot my camera but I’m going to try to hunt down some pictures. I’m proud of her. She had a tough time running and did a lot of walking but she was super and we both had a great day.
I found this picture from the fall ’08 GOTR. Howard said she ran a little bit more at the last run but he said he had to push her a lot. He laments that she only does it to socialize but we both know that’s important also. I love their goal: “encourage girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running… addressing their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.”
Kate wins the Terrific Kid award sponsored by Kiwanis Club December 13, 2008
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We received this beautiful certificate/invitation a week ago stating that Kate was named the Terriffic Kid in her class and she was invited to a terrific kid awards banquet at the school one week later. The parents were invited and there was a wonderful buffet breakfast. Only one child was chosen from each class based on citizenship, academic improvement or one other category which I can’t remember. The children were chosen mostly by their teacher but some were peer selected. When the awards were given, the school counselor read what the teacher or children wrote. The kids were given a certificate, a button to wear, and a packet with other items including a couple gift certificates for pizza and ice cream.
With a 5K at Marvin Ridge, Kate finishes Girls on the Run December 7, 2008
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Yesterday, Kate ran and walked her 5K for Girls on the Run. She has worked on this all semester with 2 practices each week. She got a huge cut on her knee the Thursday befor the hike on Saturday which makes it tough because if the scab cracks, it would be very painful. But, she did a great job. Howard got to run with her. Matt was great by meeting them at certain way points with a hoorah. Howard said the paper took a picture and asked for her name. It would be great if she would get her picture in the paper. Go Kate!
