Boosterthon 2011

Kindergarten is full of firsts.  Today was another first for Ella!  She participated in her first Boosterthon fundraiser at her school.  This is a great way to raise money for schools without buying anything!  The goal is to run 25-35 laps in a set time and ask for pledges.  Ella made some calls and then made a poster that I emailed to ask for the rest. :)  The money raised goes towards technology and new playground equipment.  I think they are wanting a facelift to the current playground.  They had all kinds of challenges and received prizes, like balls, water bottles, sun glasses, etc (all things to keep them moving).  The kindergarten grade level was in the lead for the most pledges as of the end of the day yesterday.  Her class  has earned slipper day, crazy sock day, pajama day, movie/popcorn day.... These kids are so excited.  She really does appreciate all the support!  The principals have to be the best sports.  They come to the race in costumes and cheer on the kids and then something about getting duct taped to the walls.  I'll have to hear more about that tomorrow when I'm in the library.  This year they came out in Angry Bird costumes!!!  It was such a great event and so fun to watch all the kids.

Oh, yeah, Ella ran all 35 laps!!!!  She even had a few minutes to spare.  She is definitely a Crawford and making her daddy smile from ear to ear!

FYI: 1 lap = 1/16 of a mile
Ella ran 2.19 miles
I think she might run the Tinkerbell instead of me!!

Enjoy a few photos I took....

Angry Birds!

Classes lined up listening to Dynamite Dave's instructions... 

 Walking their first lap (Ella has the pink ribbon - only for about two laps)

 There she goes...

 Coach Mandy marking her shirt - they had to have their shirts marked after each lap.  Ella really didn't want to slow down though.

 Keep it moving, girl!!

 Loving it!

Water break - he had them slow down and skip, walk, etc every 5 minutes or so.

Getting pink cheeks

 She found Ava, briefly.  She had to keep moving.

Getting pretty sweaty.

 "Put your hands up" dancing to the lyrics

 Final lap!!!!!

Cooling down with time to spare :)

Ok, so maybe more than a few photos but isn't she too cute!  Such a good sport.  How could I stop?!?

Way to go Ella!!!