We got CLAS!

Congratulations to HHS for being recognized as a CLAS Banner School.  Yesterday at the awards luncheon I listened to all of the wonderful programs across our state.  Robotics in Decatur City Schools, one-to-one initiative at Piedmont, ESL programming in Russellville City Schools, so many great programs, and of course mainly focused on student academic achievement.  When Dr. Maddox, Dr. Cleveland and I were asked to come up to the podium and be recognized, I was unsure of exactly what to say about our Wellness Program.  The Movement is so much more than just HHS.  It's so much more than student achievement alone.  The Movement is about you, those of you reading this blog.  Those of you who have decided to make lifestyle changes that you model for your students and families.  You make THE MOVEMENT succeed.  Thanks to all you have done to give us CLAS.

Movement Opportunities:

Thursday 6am Basketball-GET THERE!

Friday 6am Spin

Saturday, April 23rd at the Vestavia YMCA -Alida has invited HCS to attend the following 8:30am Step 45, 9:15 Muscle Works and 10am Yoga.  CLASSES ARE FREE.

Tennis:  Tennis Dave is forming a tennis league for ladies and mixed doubles at West Homewood Park.  All interested participants should contact Dave @ 967-5875.  The fee is very affordable at $25 for six weeks of play.

Do you know what TODAY is?

 

Bike for Bagwell/Relay for Life was a huge success.  Special thanks to all who wore jeans on Wednesdays, sat on a Spin bike and asked for donation, walked to the park and  joined in the relay at  Homewood Central Park for Relay for Life.  Your efforts raised $6268 for the American Cancer Society.  Kim Gossett was the teacher who raised the most at HHS with a total of $1777.  Congrats to all participants who made this a special day for Patriots with a Purpose.

Fitness Fair is May 6th.  This is our year-end celebration.  Patriot Point Trophy will be awarded, Pasta Party catered by DaVinci's hosted by XC team, Spirit Scamper registration/packet pickup, performances by HCS PE programs and fine arts department, local businesses in the fitness/wellness industry in an expo and demonstration format (YMCA, IronTribe/CrossFit, Blissful Heights, D1 Training, local icon in dance -Jackie Tally, American Lung Association and much more)

Spirit Scamper is May 7th.  Have you registered yet?  You can pick up a registration form in the main office at your school, or simply go to HCS main page and click on the Spirit Scamper link.  $15 entry for HCS employee, city of Homewood employee or student.  $20 entry for everyone else.  On course entertainment provided by our very own HHS Marching Patriot Band, (MR. PENCE IS GONNA BE ON THE RACE COURSE PARTICIPATING), two local rock bands will be positioned near the finish line to help you with those final few steps.  Your race number will be your ticket to tickets for rides and fun at We Love Homewood Day which is at Homewood Central Park starting at 10am on race day.

Now..... Do you know what TODAY is?? Click on the link below to find out!

http://www.startwalkingnow.org/about_start_walking_day.jsp

Movement Opportunities this week:

Thursday morning basketball league, 6am.  Dexter LeBlanc will be there to get ya in the gym.

Friday morning Spin @ HHS, Paige Wilcott will be your instructor.

GET MOVING!

 

 

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.