December 14- December 18 Weekly Newsletter North Winneshiek School Family Fun Days a.k.a. Open Gym will continue from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Hosts Jon and Tessia Wangsness provide an opportunity for families to be active together at no cost. We will also include a food activity once a month, where parents and kids can take a short break from playing to make a healthy snack. This week: Legumes! Any time between 2 and 3 p.m. prepare and sample easy bean dips. Add some nutrition to snack time! This activity is supported by the Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative. Middle School Des Moines Trip Fundraiser Pizza Ranch punch cards are still available for purchase from any middle school student. Cost is $10 for $35 in food! It s a great way to spend time with family during the holidays and not cook. Thank you for your support! Beat the Blues Winter Marathon Winneshiek County Conservation, Decorah Parks and Rec, and Upper Explorerland Safe Routes to School have partnered to create a winter physical activity challenge: Beat the Winter Blues Marathon. This is a self-directed program in which participants try to complete a marathon (26 miles) over the month of January. You can complete your miles by running, walking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, or just being active outside. While the program runs over January, we also know that many families may be looking for activities for winter break; all are welcome to start their marathon in December. This event is open to all. For more Information: www.winneshiekwild.com or (563) 534-7145 Get Your Mileage Logs! Online: www.winneshiekwild.com Decorah Parks and Recreation: 400 Claiborne Drive; Lake Meyer Campground: 2546 Lake Meyer Road, Fort Atkinson, or ISU Extension Office: 325 Washington St., Decorah Student Attendance If your child is going to be gone for part or all day, this needs to be reported to the office by the parent (call, email, a note) or it will be considered an unexcused absence. Upcoming Events December 21 December 22 December 23 December 24 December 25 Looking Ahead Dec. 23-Jan 1 Jan. 4 Classes resume Jan. 15 End of 2 nd quarter and 1 st semester Jan. 18 Page 1 of 2
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Beat the Blues Winter Marathon THE NITTY GRITTY Challenge: Complete a full marathon 26 miles! between January 1 and January 31st, 2016. Run, walk, ski, snowshoe, or bike 26 miles outdoors at your own pace, when it works for you and your family. Or play outside for 30 minutes to equal one mile. Record your mileage on the Mileage Log (back side of this sheet). NEW! Final Mile Party: Sunday, January 31st, 2-4pm at Phelps Park in Decorah. Join us near Whalen Cabin for fun outdoor activities and games, crafts, and raffle prizes! This party is free and open to everyone, even if you didn t complete a marathon! NEW! ULTRA Marathon Challenge: See how many marathons you can complete during the program! Challenge yourself! Fill as many logs as you need! Mileage Log Pick-up: Pick up your free mileage log at the following locations: Decorah Parks and Recreation office, Lake Meyer Campground, and Winneshiek County ISU Extension office. Mileage logs can also be downloaded from www.winneshiekwild.com. Mileage Log Return: Mileage logs can be returned on Jan. 31st during the Final Mile Party, by mail (please mail by Jan. 25th) to Ashley Christensen, 325 Washington St., Decorah, IA 52101, or by email to conservation@winneshiekwild.com. Connect!: Use #BeatTheBluesMarathon to share your photos and adventures and to find other marathoners to complete your miles with! For More Information: Visit www.winneshiekwild.com or call 563-534-7145. Project Partners:
Finish! Start here and color in each mile as you finish it! Almost there! You can do it! Beat the Blues Winter Marathon Mileage Log Name: Age: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Good Start! Wondering WHERE to complete your miles? Trails Parks Around the community Your backyard Wondering HOW to complete your miles? Build a snowman Make a snow fort Have a snowball fight Go sledding Give winter biking a try Go snowshoeing Take a winter hike Go skiing Shovel the sidewalk Shovel the whole block You re getting closer! There are LOTS of ways to complete your miles. Be creative, have fun and try something new! Keep it up! Halfway done! Need to keep busy during Winter Break? Start Early! There s no such thing as poor weather, only poor clothing choices: Remember to bundle up!