Dyer Elementary Holds First Annual "Dyer Dragon Dash"

I have to admit, most school fundraisers are pretty lame. Magazines, wrapping paper, and cookie dough are the most common items our youngsters are peddling these days. It's usually overpriced and under-quality but it's for a good cause and that's why we buy it.

But the PTA at Dyer Elementary did something a little different this year. They held the 1st Annual Dyer Dash, a fun run where the kids ran laps on a track behind the school. They had to complete 25 laps and let me tell you these kids were determined to finish every lap! Each child had a t-shirt with the Dyer Dragon  logo on the front and on the back was a numbered circle where each lap was marked off as they completed it. The look on their faces was priceless when you tell them how many laps they had completed. That was the best part of the day!

What impressed me most is the PTA was able to get kids excited about the fundraising AND physical activity! Let's be honest, all kids love recess but not all kids take advantage of it outside of school. There are too many distractions at home with TV and video games that keep kids from getting enough exercise each day. When I was a kid my parents had to drag me inside every night!

So Kudos to the Dyer PTA for doing such a great job getting the kids involved. If you'd like to make a donation, click here for more info.  


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