Patriots with a Purpose

Education is the greatest profession in the world.  The payoff is huge, but usually doesn't get cashed in until long after our seniors leave the halls of Homewood City School System.  On a usual day, teachers are charged with pushing and pulling students in a direction that sometimes our kids are hesitant to go.  BUT, for one day, a very special day coming very soon all HCS Patriots will unite for a Purpose.  It started with a simple thought from David Jones to me in a Spin class in a small room in the back of the weight room at HHS on how to raise money for the American Cancer Society and honor Ms. Bagwell.  It spread to a faculty of employees agreeing to spend a day Spinning and an administration who supported our effort and a student body who donated $3000 of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters in one day.  It is now a school system united to Bike for Bagwell, celebrate a pep rally, walk to Homewood Park-Relay for Life and continue to walk laps to honor those who are fighting, who have fought and all of the caregivers.  This is our one day to unite.  Students, teachers, administrators, parents and community all have the same Purpose.  Patriots with a Purpose.

Get Moving.

 

Bike for Bagwell, Relay for Life

Next Friday, April 1st is a big event for HCS.  Over the past two years our Bike for Bagwell has raised over $8000 for the American Cancer Society.  This year we are expanding Bike for Bagwell to allow more opportunities to "Move" and honor/recognize cancer survivors.  HHS will host our Bike for Bagwell allowing employees and students to ride stationary bikes non-stop while asking for donations.  We will end our biking event with a pep rally  featuring our Spring sport teams, fine arts department and celebrating cancer survivors.  Following the Pep Rally, employees/students and community members will leave HHS with a police escort and walk to Homewood's Central Park for Relay for Life. The park will be a festive celebration of survivors!  Look for several of our very own HCS employees as they take the first lap (survivor lap) at 6pm.  Our goal is to have at least one HCS employee walking laps from 6 until midnight.  We will have "The Movement"  tent set up for you to enjoy.  Please bring friends, family members and your favorite tailgate game  if you wish.  Aside from the celebration, remember that 30 minutes = One Patriot Point! 

Opportunities to MOVE this week include: 

THURSDAY MORNING 6AM BASKETBALL.  AND FRIDAY MORNING 6AM SUPERSPINNERS!!!!!! 

Spin classes will be limited to only 6am Friday morning for the next couple of weeks.  Paige Willcott will be the sub-Spin teacher.  Get ready for a challenging ride!

Sofa to Spirit Scamper

Good morning from the sideline of the 6am basketball league. I have the best seat in the house as I watch our employees run up and down the court.  HMS is well represented with Officer Fox, J. Ward and Cory (student teacher).  All corners of HHS are represented.  History, Math, Science, English, PE, Media Center, Guidance and Fine Arts.  This week's games seem a little competitive, but that's what brings out the best in all of us.  I have been promoting our Spirit Scamper for two weeks  and already there is a good number of registered runners and walkers.  If you are interested in a training plan to get you from the Sofa to the Scamper, please email me and I will be sure you are ready for May 7!  Have a great spring break and take advantage of opportunities to MOVE.

92% RACE DAY and Relay for Life Announcement

Congratulations to all the 6am Superspinners. Today was a challenging Race Day format with a heart rate goal of 92%. Next week we will only have only one opportunity to Spin. Monday will be an Endurance Ride: 3:45-5:15pm. The movie will be Wating for Superman. Thursday we will have our Super Hoopsters Basketball @ 6am. Please come and join the fun. The format for Thursday will be 10 minute clock, team leading at the end of 10 minutes is the winner. We will play a round robin tournament. This is only possible if we have plenty of people here to play! GET HERE AND MOVE! April 1st is Relay for Life at Homewood Park, 6pm-8pm.  I will be sending an email next week explaining how this event can benefit your team (Patriot Points) and help raise money for the prevention, research, and treatment of cancer.