Healthy Panther Living

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1 February 10, 2015 Volume 4, Issue 5 Cabot School District Healthy Panther Living Spring Fling 5K/Kids Fun Run March 21st The next staff wellness event is set for Saturday, March 21st. The Spring Fling 5k/Kids Fun Run Event will have individual and team events for staff members. Awards will be given for fastest female school employee, fastest male school employee, and highest percentage of school/ department participants. To enter for staff wellness prizes, please write on entry form the campus/department you represent. If students run in the Kids Fun Run, they will be given a medal and a shirt for participating. Even if you are not a runner, the Cabot Cruisers have walking division prizes. All participants will receive a shirt with their entry fee. This event is a certified RRCA Championship Event. They do not allow strollers on the course at any time. Pi Day 5K Run/Walk March 14th The Math Department at Cabot High School is proud to announce the Inaugural Pi Day 5K. This event is to celebrate the once in a century event that Pi Day falls on (March 14, 2015). All event proceeds will help Mu Alpha Theta club students traveling to the national competition this summer. Proceeds will also go towards scholarships for seniors to help with college expenses. See page 5 of the February edition of Healthy Panther Living for an entry form and details. Registration, pre-party and postparty will be held at Panther Stadium. This Party of the Century will feature a D.J,. pie, and the possibility to pie some local celebrities in the face! See page 4 of the February edition of Healthy Panther Living for the entry form and more details. Come out and support a great cause! Martial Arts Classes Begin February 23rd See page 2 for details Upcoming Events: NEW!!! Martial Arts Classes Mondays beginning February 23rd Family Skate Night March 10th Spring Fling 5K & Kids Fun Run March 21st Fitness Classes at Eastside Tuesdays/Thursdays This Issue: FREE Fitness Class Info. 2 FREE Martial Arts Class 2 Women Can Run Clinic Info 2 Staff Wellness Calendar 3 Pi Day 5K Entry Form 4 Spring Fling 5K Entry Form 5 Family Skate Night 6

2 Page 2 Building/Departmental Coordinators for Staff Wellness Central Elem.-Kelly Spencer Eastside Elem.-Morgan Verkler Magness Creek Elem.-Laura Beasley Mountain Springs Elem.-Jessica Sharp Northside Elem. Amanda Sobczak Southside Elem.-Miriam Berryhill Stagecoach Elem.-Robin Casteel Ward Central Elem.-Casey Adams Westside Elem.-Penny Garner Middle School North-Megan Head Middle School South-Daniel Fuller/Jamie Oitker Junior High North-Brian Jones Junior High South-Katie Laney Freshman Academy-Shonda Westbrook Cabot High School-Richard O Connell ACE/ALE-John Shirron CAO-Bonita Cook Custodial Services-Bill Holden Food Services-Erin Wilkes Transportation-Roger Tonnessen Meetings at CAO-PDC at 3:45 pm Feb. 26, Apr. 30 Martial Arts Classes Begin February 23rd at JHN Matt Pelkey, teacher at Junior High North, is offering free Aiki-Jujitsu/ Mixed Martial Arts classes. This class is designed for anyone wanting to improve fitness and learn self -defense in a fun and safe environment. Matt began karate in 1993 as a sixth grader. He continued throughout school and while in the Air Force, he earned his black belt and began training in Tae-Kwon-Do and Max Staff Wellness Fitness Class Schedule Tuesdays/Thursdays - 4:30 pm Eastside Gym Body Sculpting Class Instructor: Lindsay Furrh Bishop s MMA. He opened his own martial arts school in Conway. Matt also holds a second degree black belt in Aiki-Jujitsu, an orange belt in Max Bishop s Mixed Martial Arts, a brown belt in karate, and a purple belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. In 2008, Matt sold his martial arts school to pursue his teaching degree and get married. Classes will begin February 23rd at Junior High North at 3:45 p.m. and This sculpting class is designed for those who need a low impact option to fitness. Participants in these classes will perform a variety of muscle toning activities for the arms, legs, and core that involve no impact and minimal stress to the heart and lungs. The instructor will use hand weights, bars, and your own body weight to tone your muscles. All classes are open to current district employees. Please kelly.spencer@cps.k12.ar.us to sign-up. Women Can Run Clinics Begin March 2nd! What: Free running/walking clinics Who: Any female interested in learning to run/walk and completing a 5K Groups: Walkers and Runners (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced) will meet every Monday. For more information or to sign-up for the martial arts classes, contact Matt Pelkey at matthew.pelkey@cps.k12.ar.us Contact: Vicky Reeves CabotGirlsRun@gmail.com More Info: Facebook Women Can Walk/Run-Cabot Website: /2015-cabotwomen-can-run-arkansas-clinic In Person: Visit the Sporty Runner in Conway When: Where: Mondays and Thursdays at 6 pm Faith Baptist Church (Bill Foster Hwy)

3 Page 3 Healthy Panther Living District Health & Wellness Events February/March, 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8 Ft. Smith Marathon/Half 9 10 ES 4:30 pm The Devil Made Me Do It 5 K Jacksonville 15 Run the Line Half Marathon Texarkana 16 Snow Day 17 No Fitness Class No Fitness Class The Beat Goes On 5K Benton Martial Arts Classes JHN at 3:45 pm 24 No Fitness Class Little Rocker s Marathon & Little Rock Marathon 5 K 1 Little Rock Marathon/ Half/10K 2 Martial Arts 3:45 Women Can Run Begins 6 pm Faith Baptist 3 ES 4:30 pm 4 Deadline to register/ pay for Family Skate Night 5 WCR 6 pm 6 7 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K NLR 8 9 Martial Arts 3:45 WCR 6 pm 10 Family Skate Night 5:30 pm at Joyland WCR 6 pm Pi Day 5k Cabot Upcoming Local Events: Family Skate Night-March 10th Joyland Skate Center Pi Day 5 K March 14th Panther Stadium Spring Fling 5K & Kids Fun Run Saturday, March 21st Staff Wellness Divisions will be Awarded for Runners & Walkers Panther Stadium

4 Pi Day 5K Run/Walk March 14, :26:53 a.m. Cabot High School Track First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Code Phone ( ) Date of Birth Age on Race Day Gender (circle) M F Age Division: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female winners of each division. Shirt Size (please circle): Youth S M L XL or Adult S M L XL XXL XXXL (T-shirts will NOT be guaranteed on race day for those who register after March 1st) Event: Pi Day 5K is to celebrate the once in a century event that pi day falls on (March 14, 2015) All proceeds will help Mu Alpha Theta students traveling to the National Competition this summer and to scholarships for our seniors to help with college expenses. Registration, pre-party and post-party will be held at Panther Stadium. This party of the century will feature a DJ, pie, and the possibility to pie some local celebrities in the face! Registration Fees prior to race day: $20 adults $15 teams of 5+ $15 students and children Yes I want a Commemorative Π day medal (optional) $5 (check here) (Make checks payable to CHS-Mu Alpha Theta) Team Name (if applicable) TOTAL PAYMENT Registration: 8:30 AM, March 14, 2015 at the Panther Stadium Race day registration fees increase to $25 Mail registration forms to: Cabot High School, Pi Day 5K, 401 N. Lincoln Street, Cabot, AR to: mualphatheta@cps.k12.ar.us Participant Consent I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event, including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, waive and release any and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liability for death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or in the course of, my participating in this event whether same be caused by negligence or fault. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to sponsors and or agents authorized by them to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose. Minors accepted only with a parent or guardian's signature. Signed (waiver must be signed to participate) Date: Signed (parent/guardian) if under 18 Date:

5 Spring Fling 5K Cabot High School 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR Saturday, March 21, :00 AM Race Day Registration 6:30am-7:45am in the Field House behind the HS Track Entry Form PLEASE PRINT NEATLY Grand Prix Website: Last: Date of Birth: (m/d/y) Sex: M F First: Age on March 21, 2015 T-shirt Size: YS YM YL S M L XL Address: City: State / Zip: Mail in Entry Fees: Registrations until March 16th 5K: $22.50 /1K Fun Run: $12 Registrations from March 16th on: 5K $25 /1K Fun Run $15 Family registration cap $53 Release: I know that running in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in this race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work in club races including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, the conditions of the trail, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Cabot Country Cruisers, the City of Cabot, the RRCA, and all sponsors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the race and/or club activities even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Race: 5K Runner 5K Walker 1K Fun Run (10 and under) Spirit Runner School: (if participating in staff wellness event) Notes: 5K WALK: To be included in this category, competitor MUST WALK ENTIRE 5K running at any time results in disqualification for awards. SPIRIT RUNNERS do not plan to race in this event, but would like to make a financial donation toward the PE4Life fund. ** T- shirts for all $20+ donations. They will not be mailed, but can be picked up on race day. PE4Life: Race funds will benefit the Cabot Public School District s PE4Life Fund. This program is aimed at bringing physical fitness into the daily lives by encouraging life-long fitness through the education of life sports, fitness equipment and the understanding of heart rates, body composition and nutrition. The goal is to combat childhood obesity today and conquer this epidemic for the future. Signature: Parent Signature required if under 18 years old Make checks payable to Cabot Country Cruisers For detailed race info go to Inquiries can be directed to Annette Blanton or cabotcruiser@yahoo.com Date: Mail entry forms to: Lisa Moore, 108 N. Linden, Cabot, AR Online entry available at:

6 Page 6 Staff Wellness Family Skate Night! Tuesday, March 10th 5:30-7:30 pm Joyland Skate Center (2020 South 2nd St. Cabot) Concession Stand will be Open! Come out for a fun night of skating! District employees bring your family! Fun events for both children and adults will include: Open skate time Individual races Team push races Monkey races and goofy events for adults that do not involve roller skates! Other contest: Best 80 s Outfit Registration/Skate Rental Fee: $ 4 per person (adults & children) To Register: Contact Building/Departmental Coordinator and pay by March 4th- ALL participants must pre-pay by the registration deadline. Make checks payable to Cabot Public Schools (CPS).