Monday, September 21, 2015

Walk and Bike to School Week!


The Mann Green Team invites you to join us for "Walk and Bike to School Week" from October 5-8th.  This week is planned to encourage being active, safe, green, and healthy!  Students who walk or bike to school will be rewarded with stamps and stickers on their way in to school grounds.  Other fun planned activities include the following:  

MONDAY - Wear RED for transportation safety!

TUESDAY - Wear BLUE for water conservation!
  • Students can earn a raffle ticket by running or walking during recess.
  • The Oak Park Public Library Book Bike will be visiting after school to allow students to check out fantastic books and participate in fun activities.
WEDNESDAY - Wear your best outfit for PICTURE DAY!
  • Mann Community Walk-a-Thon before school will be from 7:30-7:50AM.  All Mann families are invited to join us in walking around the Mann track.  Mrs. Garcia will be recording our group mileage and there will be music, chalk, and fun before school!  Rain date will be on Thursday.
THURSDAY - Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey!
  • Officer Coleman from the Oak Park Police Department will be visiting during school hours to discuss "Safe Routes to School."
  • The Oak Park Public Library Book Bike will be returning after school to allow students to check out fantastic books and participate in fun activities.
*Please support those who donated for this week:  The Park District of Oak Park, Forevermore Dance and Theatre Arts, and Green Home Experts.

Thank you!  Please contact the Green Team Co-Chairs with any questions:
Saritha Reddy (sarithagreddy@yahoo.com) and Mary Ann Bender-Coates (maryannbender@comcast.net)

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