Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sam's 4th Grade Walk

For the past 18 years, Moore Elementary has taken 4th graders on a 28-mile hike up the Natchez Trace and back. They did this in two days, spending the night back at the school. Sam did it earlier this month. To condition themselves for this long trek, the kids stayed after school and walked, and walked, and walked, and walked every day for the preceeding 8 weeks. What a great way for the school leaders to encourage health and wellness, exercise and dedication with these students!

They saw deer, snakes, lots of different insects and spiders, worms, and other fun nature!

The photos below were taken by Sam along the way...

Alpacas along the way...
Sam's friend, Justin holding an inchworm...

V-e-r-y  HOT!
Sam and Justin
Sam and his friend Joseph
The kids were treated to a heroes' welcome when they arrived back at the school. The whole student body made a path for them, and they were welcomed back from this LOOOOONG walk with cheers, banners, applause and refreshments!

Sam and Joseph
Sam and Justin

Sam and Bryce
Sam and his teacher, Mrs. Wood

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