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Track&
Field
Track and Field Day in late May or early June is an afternoon of running,
throwing and jumping events for fifth and sixth graders at Marion Cross
School. It follows the physical education Track and Field unit during
which students are taught and practice a softball throw for distance,
baseball throw for accuracy, shot put, and frisbee throw for accuracy,
the 50 and 75 yard dash, 220, 440 and 880 run, the running long jump,
the high jump and a 440 Relay.
All
students sign up and compete in their own gender and age groups in three
events of their own choosing. Teachers and parents help measure, score
and time the events. Homemade ribbons are awarded for first, second and
third places. When students are not scheduled to participate, they are
free to watch other events.
Students
are encouraged to work on personal goals and to participate in events
that appeal to them or they enjoy, not just those they feel they excel
at.
Although
the first three place finishers are recognized, participation and sportsmanship
are emphasized.
Students can compare their achievements against school records for the
past 23 years.
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