The Mini-Martian Event will be held on Saturday April 9th this year. If we are able to get at least 25 runners our group cost will be 15$ plus small registration on line fee(I believe 1.25$ last year). I am in the process of completing a parent letter to be sent home with general information regarding signing up for this event. All sign ups must be done on line or in person at one of the Running Fit stores. If your child chooses to participate they will need to complete 25 miles before race day and run the final 1.2 miles on race day to complete the marathon. I am uncertain of the total number of practices we will hold but it will not be enough for your child to complete 25 miles. Your child will have to run/jog/walk after school to finish the number of miles needed to complete the 25 before race day. If your child chooses they can  jog/walk during recess time to get miles completed. As a school DuVall has taken on average over 80 students to participate in this event.

Next week is Spirit Week at DuVall. Check school website to see what is in store for each day.

Information packet going home soon. The packet will include important dates, sign up information, uniform information, and Running Fit website. DuVall generally takes one of the largest groups to this event and hopefully we can continue such a high participation level.

We wrap up our “Bowl for Life” program this week. Bowling is an excellent way to have fun and stay active during the winter months. If you get a chance get out and go bowling.

All fundraising should be completed and turned into Mr.Tapp on or before Friday January 15th. There will be a late slip sent two weeks after original for anyone that accidentally forgot to bring in on time. We just surpassed $1,000 and are hopefully on way to reaching our goal of $1,500.

Information regarding this years event will be going home in February. Anyone interested will need to sign up on-line at a cost. We will receive a group rate if we have more than 25 students. More information coming soon.

All grades will be bowling over the next two weeks at DuVall. Bowling is a great lifetime skill that can be enjoyed by all age groups. Get out, get active!

All Jump Rope for Heart fund raising should be turned in by Friday the 15th of January. I will send a late slip order two weeks following that date. Mr.Tapp

We have jumped over 90,000 jumps to this point with 2 classes to go. All fund raising needs to be turned in by January 15th. If we reach our goal of $1,500 we will receive a $100 gift certificate from US games.

Non-related- “Bowl for Life” program will start after the Holiday break.

Happy Holidays!  Bryan Tapp

Coming soon! The Mini Martian Marathon will be happening once again in April at Ford Field for all interested children. The final date for signing up will be February 28th( group discount information to come). In March there will be a few practices after school for students that are signed up. I will be looking for any interested parents to help with practices, shirt orders, and day of event organization.

Bryan Tapp