Christin Elson

Tennis Shoes on PE days!

Tennis shoes are the dress code on every day of school, but very important on PE days.
"Shoes: Tennis shoes • No lights, wheels, or cleats allowed. • Shoes must be laced and tied at all times." (Policy Book).

K & 1st grade goes to PE on Monday, Tuesday, & Friday.
2nd & 3rd grade goes to PE on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
4th & 5th grade goes to PE on Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
Wapelhorst Preschool (3/4 yr olds): Tuesday
Wapelhorst PreK (4/5 yr olds): Friday
Wapelhorst Afternoon: Tuesday
Relph PreK: Friday

Morning Mighty Milers

What is Morning Mighty Milers?
- Morning Mighty Milers is set up so students can walk/jog laps around the perimeter of the playground inside the fence or in the gym.
- It is a way for students to get a little extra movement before the school day begins.
- This is an alternative for sitting
- Registration is not required. All students may attend.
What are the Dates and Times?
- 2026-2027 Change: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Middle School only will get open recess in the gym on Tuesday & Thursday mornings.
- 2026-2027 Change: 7:25-7:40. Students who arrive prior to 7:25 will report to the cafeteria.
Incentives for Mighty Milers
- All students in the school will receive the incentive this year.
- No milage or participation will be tracked
- Lost incentives will not be replaced.
- T-shirts can be worn on Field Day and Wellness Fridays.
- T-shirts are NOT spirit shirts.
Times to note:
- The cafeteria opens at 7:15 AM for students to wait until 7:40 AM. Students should not be dropped off prior unless specifically arranged with a specific teacher, Mrs. Klein, or administration.
- Students who want to walk/jog laps in the gym will be picked up at 7:25 AM from cafeteria, or as they trickle in after 7:25 AM.
- Classroom doors open at 7:40 AM
- School starts at 7:50 AM

Wellness Challenge Information

Email will be sent mid-September

Dear Families,

We're excited to announce the start of our first Wellness Challenge Week! This challenge begins this Friday, September 11th. We will have 5 challenges during 2026-2027 school year! These weekly challenges will be introduced at school and are designed to be continued at home as a family throughout the week. Each challenge, we’ll focus on a different aspect of wellness, such as physical, spiritual, mental, and social wellness. Each challenge is for one week and they are one time a month.

Wellness Challenge Dates:

Wellness Fridays are listed on the school calendar (SCOS Calendar), and here are the upcoming dates:

Sept 11 - Sept 17 | Wellness Friday: Sept 18 (Shirt color: _______________)
Nov 6 - Nov 12| Wellness Friday: Nov 13 (Shirt color: _______________)
Dec 4 - Dec 10 | Wellness Friday: Dec 11 (Shirt color: _______________)
Feb 19 - Feb 25 | Wellness Friday: Feb 26 (Shirt color: _______________)
Apr 9 - Apr 15 | Wellness Friday: Apr 16 (Shirt color: _______________)

Dress Code for Wellness Fridays:

Students who participate in the challenges at home will have the privilege of not wearing their uniforms on Wellness Fridays. Instead, they may wear:

Tops:
- Spirit shirts
- T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters that match the theme color
- Shirts must have sleeves and should not be tied or adjusted
- Mighty Milers shirts are always allowed (even if they do not match the theme color)
Bottoms:
- Ankle-length blue jeans (no holes or frayed hems)
- Sweatpants, joggers, or workout pants
- Boys may wear uniform bottoms
- Not allowed: leggings, workout shorts, or PJ pants

Important Notes:

You may find information about the challenges on:
- The ½ sheet note that your oldest child brings home, this will have all the details!
- Mr. Barr's Friday Siena Scoop Email, the day the challenge begins
- Mrs. Elson's PE Webpage, at the beginning of that month
This will be the only email about Wellness Challenges this year to minimize inbox clutter.
The Challenge is announced in the morning and afternoon announcements every day of the challenge.

April 2026 Wellness Challenge

Movement Resources:

Younger:

Just Dance: Just Dance YouTube-based dance challenge
Cosmic Kids: Cosmic Kids Yoga Stretch, bend and get movin’ with the Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube channel, where you’ll find 10-20 minute guided yoga workouts for preschool to elementary school-aged kids.
The Body Coach TV: free workouts on YouTube, including HIIT and PE classes for kids
The Kids Coach: The Kids Coach A place for fitness, workouts, and wellness … just for kids.
Coach Josh: Coach Josh Kids Fitness Preschoolers can practice balance and coordination while also practicing everything from colors to numbers to the ABC’s in Coach Josh’s fun workout show, streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
Movelee: Moovlee Moovelee is an animated monkey that leads 4-10 minutes workout videos for kids ages 3-5.
Kids HIIT Workout: Kids’ HIIT Workout This 30-minute-long exercise YouTube video is the perfect excuse to get moving along with your kids
Kidz Bop Dance Along: Kidz Bop Dance Along
Karate: Karate for Kids Who wants to be a ninja? Join Abbey Manser on her YouTube channel to learn basic karate skills for kids.
Sworkit Kids App: The Sworkit Kids app makes it easy to create and tailor workouts that fit your kid’s age, ability, and fitness level
I Am Love: Kids’ Yogaverse: As your kids strike each of the thirteen yoga poses and breathing techniques featured in this yoga-focused app, they’ll gain flexibility and strength.
GoNoodle Kids: Teachers love to use the Go Noodle Kids app to get kids moving in the classroom. Interactive videos combine movement with mindfulness, helping kids center themselves for learning.

Older:

24 Hour Fitness: free workout classes on YouTube and the app
305 Fitness: free cardio dance workouts
CorePower Yoga: free videos and live workouts on YouTube and On Demand
Daily Burn: free YouTube workouts
Gold’s Gym: free AMP app membership until the end of May with promo code FIT60
LifeTime Fitness: free classes on YouTube and On Demand
MyFitnessPal: track your eating and exercise on this popular free app
Nike Training Club: free On Demand classes with the app
Peloton: free 90-day membership to the entire On Demand library of workouts
Planet Fitness: free videos and live stream on Facebook
SELF: free workout videos on YouTube
SoulCycle: free workouts on Instagram
The Body Coach TV: free workouts on YouTube, including HIIT and PE classes for kids
YMCA: free On Demand workouts
YogaJoy: free YouTube workouts for all ages
Yoga with Adriene: free YouTube workouts that emphasize mindfulness