December 11, 2008
At last, we have posted pictures from Carlson's "Wacky Olympics" field day that was held on Halloween.

As always, fifth-graders worked closely with our physical education teacher, Adrienne Taylor, to identify a field-day theme and plan the events accordingly. They also acted as team leaders, encouraging their multiage teams of K-5 students to compete and play in an atmosphere that places a high value on the pleasure of active, cooperative participation, where winning isn't everything.

This photo of first-grader Omar leaping over a hurdle in the pentathalon event is a perfect expression of the day's focus on playing hard and having fun.

This year every student got a bracelet, such as the one you see on Omar's wrist. The bracelets not only identified students with their team but also reminded them, with their inscripton, to "Exercise for Life."

See more field day pictures here.