School Award

2012 HEALTHY SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS
Held on Oct. 27 in Arlington, VA, the Healthy Kids Fun Run hosted its largest participation to date, topping 3,000 children ages five through 12. Nearly half of this race field participated through the coordinated effort of physical education teachers and PTA groups from area schools. The top five schools with the most students registered are honored with the Healthy School Award, including a monetary donation to their physical education department from MCM partner, Sodexo.

The schools receiving this honor are James K. Polk Elementary in Alexandria, VA (325 students participating); Lynbrook Elementary in Springfield, VA (323 students); George Mason Elementary in Alexandria, VA (245 students); Mount Vernon Community School in Alexandria, VA (216 students); and Claremont Immersion School in Arlington, VA (206 students). Each winning school will host an assembly for the entire student body featuring MCM mascots Miles and Molly and U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico. In addition to the Healthy School Award presentation, each student will receive a nutritious snack provided by Sodexo. Additional prizes will be provided by TheraPearl and Silver Diner.

Claremont Immersion School Arlington, VA	Mt. Vernon Community School Alexandria, VA
Lynbrook Elementary Springfield, VA	James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria, VA

2013 GROUP REGISTRATION
The 2013 Healthy Kids Fun Run will be held on October 26 in the Pentagon North Parking Lot. Group registration is available for schools or organizations with 20 or more children participating. Kids Run groups enjoy the benefit of a one-time bulk payment, group packet pick- up and bus parking access on race day.

Schools participating as groups compete for Healthy School Awards. Five schools will earn recognition for the most student participants and receive a donation from MCM partner, Sodexo. Awards are presented at all-school assemblies led by MCM Staff members and Marines, with an appearance by Miles the MCM mascot and healthy snacks for all kids provided by Sodexo.

Groups interested in registering for the 2013 Healthy Kids Fun Run should contact Amy Beaulieu at amy.beaulieu@usmc.mil or 703-784-2357. Initial information will be available beginning in the spring of 2013.