Girls on the Run at Brandenburg
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I am a 4th grade teacher at a low socio-economic school in Irving, Tx. This year, we implemented the national program, Girls on the Run, for young ladies in grades 3-5.
Girls on the Run is a national, non-profit organization that focuses on helping girls develop self confidence, joy, optimism, healthy relationships, connectedness, gratitude, goal setting, and intentional decision making while integrating running for physical and emotional well being. Our season ends with a 5K at William Blair Park in Dallas on Saturday, November 22, where girls from all over the metroplex will come together to run and celebrate success.
Many of our girls do not have transportation to the race and will therefore be unable to attend. Reasons range from parents' work schedules to not having a vehicle to not having a babysitter for their other children.
I would like to rent two school busses to take my 37 girls, their adult running buddies, and the 10 volunteer coaches (who are teachers at my school) to the race so that all team members can participate in the 5K. Plus, I think riding the bus together would foster a sense of togetherness and team spirit in both our club and school. For many of our girls, an experience like this would be a first. Afterwards, I'd like to have food catered in for a picnic lunch in the grassy area adjacent to our school. We've NEVER had an organization like this at our campus and I want the girls to see that possibilities are endless if you put your mind to it and go after what you want.
Girls on the Run is a national, non-profit organization that focuses on helping girls develop self confidence, joy, optimism, healthy relationships, connectedness, gratitude, goal setting, and intentional decision making while integrating running for physical and emotional well being. Our season ends with a 5K at William Blair Park in Dallas on Saturday, November 22, where girls from all over the metroplex will come together to run and celebrate success.
Many of our girls do not have transportation to the race and will therefore be unable to attend. Reasons range from parents' work schedules to not having a vehicle to not having a babysitter for their other children.
I would like to rent two school busses to take my 37 girls, their adult running buddies, and the 10 volunteer coaches (who are teachers at my school) to the race so that all team members can participate in the 5K. Plus, I think riding the bus together would foster a sense of togetherness and team spirit in both our club and school. For many of our girls, an experience like this would be a first. Afterwards, I'd like to have food catered in for a picnic lunch in the grassy area adjacent to our school. We've NEVER had an organization like this at our campus and I want the girls to see that possibilities are endless if you put your mind to it and go after what you want.
Organizer
Leila Jamnik
Organizer
Irving, TX
