8/4/2017

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Walk Across Tennessee—McMinn

Dear Teachers,

We are excited to announce the dates for this year’s Walk Across Tennessee- McMinn walking competition! Beginning September 10th, the 6 week walking program will begin across the county. Last year we had nearly 16 classrooms participants and saw great results. Altogether, participants walked a total of 23,885 miles!

Again, we are inviting our schools to join us in the friendly competition. Each classroom in McMinn County will have the opportunity to compete for a prize determined by Coordinated School Health. The classroom with the most miles recorded at the end of the competition will win.

We hope this walking completion will spark active lifestyles in homes, workplaces and at schools across McMinn County. In this packet we have included all you need to get your classroom started on this walking journey with us!

Sincerely,

Brittany Hopkins, McMinn County Health Department

Sarah Kite, UT Extension

Joy Daniels, Starr Regional Medical Center

Before Walk Across Tennessee starts:

·  Complete the Classroom Registration Form at www.walkacrossTNmcminn.com

·  Provide each student with a Student Permission Form. Have the forms signed and returned to Norma Barham.

·  Give students each a copy of the Individual Mileage Log and explain the rules of the competition. Remember, only record miles walked above and beyond one’s daily routine (i.e. no daily totals from pedometers or fitness bands)

Each Week:

·  Collect the mileage walked by the students; Record their mileage on the Classroom Mileage Log and add this to your classroom total.

·  Continue to encourage students to walk at school and at home.

·  Check your email for updates and important events!

Completion of Walk Across Tennessee:

·  Total all classroom mileage for the entire 6-week walking competition. Indicate total on the Classroom Mileage log.

·  Send or deliver complete mileage logs to Norma Barham no later than October 28th.

Individual Mileage Log

Name: ______

Grade: ______Homeroom: ______

Directions

Record your daily mileage on this Individual Mileage Log. Report your mileage to your teacher to be recorded with the Classroom Mileage Log.

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Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development.

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments

Walk Across Tennessee McMinn Student Permission Form

I give ______(Student’s Name) permission to participate in Walk Across Tennessee-McMinn’s walking competition at his/her school. I understand that this competition involves light to moderate physical activity at school and find this increase in physical activity to be safe for my child.

I give my child permission to participate voluntarily in the Walk Across Tennessee physical activity for the purpose of personal fitness. I understand that my child should have medical approval from his/her health care professional if my child has any physical conditions or problems that might require special attention in an exercise program

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

Date: ______