Move 60!
Spring Session Registration will open Monday, March 6 at 9:00 am and close on Tuesday, March 21 at 5:00 pm.
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Move 60 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions!
Jenni McCloughan, Move 60! Coordinator
mccloughanj@edmonds.wednet.edu
425-431-3029
What is Move 60? - Click here to check out the video!
Move 60 is a before or after school exercise program for students in grades 2 – 6. The goal of the MOVE 60! Program is to get students active and exercising 60 minutes per day, Monday – Thursday. The program is intended to increase opportunities for student activity outside of the school day. The intention is to fight childhood obesity, improve student health issues, offer an opportunity to play sports, and to provide the physical, social, and emotional benefits of extra exercise to students.
There will be 3 sessions offered throughout the school year for in-person program 4 days per week Move 60:
Move 60 Program Information:
- All families are encouraged to register online on the district website. Registration will open in September! Registration link is on the left on this page.
- Move 60 takes place at school, in the gym and outside play area
Weekly Move 60 Schedule:
Monday – Running/Walking Club
Tuesday – Team Sports/Large Group Games
Wednesday – Jump Rope Club
Thursday – Fitness Stations
*These days/schedule might differ at each school
Each student will be assessed at the beginning and end of each session on two fitness areas:
1. Aerobic capacity(pacer run)
2. Muscular endurance(push-ups)
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If you have questions, please contact:
Thank you Verdant Health Commission for funding this program!
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¡Agradecemos a la Comisión de Salud Verdant por financiar este programa!
Please check out our Move 60 Nutrition page (click on the side bar of this page) for delicious recipes that you can make at home with your family! Thank you to Verdant and Sound Dietitians for these awesome nutrition videos!
A grant funded program for ALL elementary schools
The goals for Move 60! program are:
1. Increase opportunities for student activity and exercise outside of the typical school day
2. Fight childhood obesity
3. Improve student chronic health issues
4. Offer an opportunity to play sports and have physical activity with friends
5. Provide the physical, social, and emotional benefits of extra exercise for our students
The program operates in all 22 elementary schools plus Edmonds Heights K-12.
Length of Program: 9-10 weeks for 60 minutes per day, 4 days a week
Inclement Weather: If school is cancelled because of weather, Move 60! programs will be cancelled. If school is 2 hours late, then the morning Move 60! programs will be cancelled but the afternoon Move 60! programs will run as scheduled. If the Edmonds School District cancels after school activities then the Move 60! programs will be cancelled, too. All weather updates will also be on the Move 60! Facebook page.
Helpful Links:
Verdant Health Commission: Working to improve the health & well-being of our community, by education and empowering residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.
City of Mountlake Terrace
City of Lynnwood
City of Edmonds
Move 60 is a before/after school exercise and activity program for students in grades 2-6 at all elementary schools.
Registration
Thanks to Verdant Health Commission, the program continues to provide our students with the opportunity to participate in 60 minutes of physical activity 4 days a week! We appreciate the generosity from Verdant to be able to offer this FREE program. The goals for this program are intended to increase opportunities for student activity and exercise outside of the typical school day.
Fall Session: October 3, 2022 - December 16, 2022
Winter Session: January 9, 2023 - March 15, 2023
Spring Session: April 10, 2023 - June 9, 2023