Welcome BACK TO SCHOOL!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful morning! It was such a delight to see all the kids smiling and the parents too. Its going to so FUN getting back on the track next Tuesday!
Check back on Monday (9-12-16) to get a sneak peak at our 1st mile prizes!

We have our VOLUNTEER signup ready to go:

We're using SignUp.com to organize volunteers for Findley Flyers.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/5XxkNg
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Rachelle Leffler (503)936-6248 Leffler6453@mac.com

See you out on the track!

We're back on the track 9.13.16!

It's almost that time again...Findley Flyers will be back on the track starting Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

We are so excited for this year...new tokens and prizes for the 1st mile completed! We can't wait to see the smiling faces and happy feet as the kids cruise around the track.

Please check back soon, as we'll have our volunteer sign up info ready.

9.15.15 ... it begins again!

Get ready, Get set ...

Findley Flyers ... It's more than running!

Findley Flyers was started to teach children exercise is fun.  We believe if children learn at an early age how good it feels to move, they will take that with them for the rest or their lives. The lessons children learn as a Findley Flyer include how to set goals, how it feels to have a healthy body, what it means to work together to support each other, and moving helps clear their minds and gives them energy for the rest of the day.

This school year (2015-16), students ran 7, 329 miles!  Check out some great videos of this year's running fun by clicking the links below:   

  2015 Marathoners Video              

 Flip Flop Fun Run Video

But….it's not about the numbers.  It's not even just about running….

This is what happened out on the track this year.   The results are beyond amazing……

• A across the board improvement in fitness level.  
• An improvement in the ability to focus.  As one teacher said "Running club marks the days of the week for me.  The kids have a different kind of energy on the day they run."
• Children collaborating on the track.  Many run and work together to reach their marathon goals, often crossing that finish line together.
• Student's supporting each other.  One boy ran the last two miles of the marathon for his friend who was unable to run because he broke his toe. 
• Community created around a common goal.  Every child at school is a Findley Flyer.  They can run or not run as they choose but they are all Findley Flyers.  One school, one team.
• Running club is a self led activity. It is up to the student to decide what they are going to do.  When they reach their goal, they can take full ownership of it.  They did it, they know it, they are really proud of what they have accomplished.
• Children are given something to do when they don't know what to do at lunch recess.  New students come and they can run.  A student is feeling left out on the playground, they run.  Something to do, something to feel good about, and something to look forward to.

11 weeks left ... to meet your goals

Spring is all around us, it’s getting warmer and the flowers are blooming while our legs keep running. Join your friends on Tuesday,  March 17th for our very own Findley Flyers Find the Shamrock Run. See if you can find and count the number of lucky Shamrocks hanging around the Findley track during your grade’s lunch recess. 

There are 11 weeks left of running club, so stay committed to your goal -- whether that is 1 lap a week, or 1 marathon by the end of the year. 

Season of marathoners

The season of marathoners  crossing the finish line has arrived.  

With three weeks left, the children know how many laps or miles they run in a week and are calculating when they will meet their goals. Most will reach their goal before the end of the year! Thanks to a dedicated group of encouraging training partners, parents, siblings, teachers and flyer friends.  

To celebrate our last days running and walking together this year, come join us the last week of running club, Tuesday, June 2nd and/or Thursday, June 4th, during our regularly scheduled times for the Findley Flyers Flip Flop Fun Run. You can try to say that five times fast!  It is our way to say, congratulations on another fun year of run club, goodbye to any old running shoes, and hello to summer sandals and flip flops. 

Enjoy your last miles and laps with your Flyer friends!!! 

NOTE: 

—  If you have any old running shoes that are getting too small, children or adult sizes, bring a pair to donate to the collection bin.

—  Running in flip flops is not advised. Please wear appropriate running shoes, or walk. 

— There will be no running club on June 9th and 11th. 

Where in the World ...

... Are the Findley Flyers?


Hint: We headed North and together have run almost 4,000 total miles.


P.S. Ask your Flyer for the location. They found out during Friday's (2/6) assembly.

429 Findley Flyer pairs of feet means Parent feet needed on the track!

Findley Parents,

The Flyers are going strong again this year!  Did you know we have 22 marathoners AND 53 half marathoners so far this school year?!  Is your child running with us?  Come check out what all the excitement is!  You can sign up to volunteer at http://findleyflyers.blogspot.com/p/volunteers.html

Slots are open today and all Tuesdays at lunch recess and Thursdays at 8am.  See you out there!  

Stoller 5K is April 12, 2015

The Flyers will be at the Stoller 5k and Junior Jaguar Jog on April 12th!  This is a great opportunity for the children to train to run in a local and fun race.  Sign up at stoller5k.com  Space is limited!

3,937 miles by 429 runners and walkers

The Findley Flyers are flying along this year, running 3,937 miles so far!!!  429 runners and walkers joined us over the past two months to continue to run towards their goals. 

On of our themes this year is "How Far Will You Go?"  Ask your child what they like about moving, how far they have run, and if they have set a Findley Flyer goal.  Is it a half marathon, 13 miles?  Is it a 10 mile token?  Or do they want to run a marathon?   On thing is for certain, they are working hard out there and in the process, learning that moving is fun!

And the results are in.....

November/December Totals

                       Miles         Children

Kindergarten   175.5         75

1st Grade        330.75       115

2nd Grade       216.75        78

3rd Grade        183.5         68

4th Grade        163            44

5th Grade        102.75       49

Volunteer with us! 

Flyer volunteers make it fun!

Findley Flyers Volunteer opportunities at Tuesday lunch recesses and Thursday mornings.

Come find out what makes the Flyers fun!  Put on your gloves, grab your hat, and join us on the track. Lap counters, token givers, and positive encouragement gladly accepted.  Our little Flyers are running towards their goals!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094ca9a723a75-findley4

Add five more marathon club members.

Marathon club members are growing every week.
See the Marathon Club list here.

How many pairs of Flyer feet does it takes to run 2,028 miles?

611 pairs of Findley Flyer feet plus Tuesdays at lunch recess and Thursdays before school, plus lap after lap after lap, have all added up to equal 2,028 miles run in the past two months!  We have run all the way to the Northern tip of Canada near Resolute Bay!  Below is how far each grade has run.  We wonder how far will we go together? 

                                    Runners        Total Miles

Kindergarten                 72                      224

1^st Grade                     133                      531.75

2^nd Grade                    116                      355.75

3^rd Grade                    105                       348.75

4^th Grade                      89                        297

5^th Grade                      96                        271.50

Total                           611                     2,028.75

We asked the children to think about how far they want to go with the Findley Flyer’s this year.  What is their goal?  Ask them if they want to be a part of the marathon club, or the half marathon club, or earn every colored toe token, or if they want to make it to every Thursday running club.  What’s their motivation?  Find out where they want to go this year and be part of their cheer squad by volunteering with us.

Flyers run because ...

The Findley Flyer runners are making it happen once again on the track this year!  There’s something about running and moving that the children love.  In fact, at the last assembly, we asked the children why they run?   These are some of the things they said:  

• “When you run, (it) makes a smile.”  2^nd grader
• “I run because I want to get to 26.2 (marathon).”  4^th grader
• “It helps train for sports such as gymnastics and soccer and sports I do.”  3^rd grader
• “Gives you lots of energy and makes you feel very strong.”  1^st grader
• “Its fun to do with friends.” 1^st grader
• “It makes you feel powerful!”  1^st grader
• “Exercise”  1^st, 2^nd graders
• “Because it’s fun!”  1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th graders

Getting out there on Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays before school is not only fun, it’s good for their brains!  Check out this article in the New York Times for more information:  

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/08/how-exercise-can-boost-the-childs-brain/?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&module=inside-nyt-region&region=inside-nyt-region&WT.nav=inside-nyt-region

We think you would like to be a part of the Findley Flyers team too!  We have a core group of fun, engaging, and awesome volunteers who make this program happen and we always welcome more.  Come see what we are all about Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays at 8am!  

First two marathoners crossed the finish line

Findley Elementary marathon club members run 26. 2 miles. Once runners cross the finish line they receive a 26.2 token and the feeling inside of what it means to accomplish a goal.  You can do more than you think, if only you try.

Marathon Club member names are called during Friday announcements, medals are awarded and pictures taken afterward. Marathon pictures are posted on the Flyers running club bulletin board, located near the playground and gym doors.

Flyers Run Relay - One lap at a time (Sept 27 @ 9:00am)

2013 Family Fun Relay

The Findley Flyers running club are putting their Tuesday and Thursday training days to the test!  We are coordinating a team of Flyers to participate in a family fun relay on Saturday, September 27^th.  

Your child can register as part of the Findley Flyers team and take part in this fun event that raises money for The Fit Project!  The relay starts at 9:00am and takes place at Catlin Gabel.  The Flyers will work together to complete the relay, which is 30 laps around the track.   Tami and Nicole will be there to organize and cheer on the children.   Drop in for one lap or more, before or after your other Saturday activities, or stay for the whole race. We should be done around 11:00am. 

For more information and to register visit: 
The Fit Project 
Relay Registration

Also, send us an email at findleyflyers@gmail.com so we know to expect your child.  All Flyers family members are welcome to run, too!

Don’t forget to wear Findley colors (purple or teal) or other Findley gear on relay day!

Why Do Flyers Run?

At today's assembly, we asked the school, "Why Do We Run?"
Our answer was easy... "We Run For Fun!"

On the track, we asked the flyers, "Why do YOU run?"
Their answers coming soon .....

The Fun starts Tuesday, September 9, 2014

It’s a new year for the Findley Flyers running club!  How far and how much fun will your child have this year?  Their feet will fly as they count laps to run a mile, more laps to earn toe tokens, and eventually run a marathon perhaps?  

Mileage cards are printed for all children so tell your child to get ready for Tuesday, September 9^th!  Wear tennis shoes on Tuesday and come run with us during lunch!  Put those shoes back on for Thursday Findley Flyers before school at 8:00am!   That’s right, we will be out there again this year on Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays before school.

Parents, join us as a volunteer!  We need at least 7 parents PER grade during the first few weeks! 
Sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094ca9a723a75-findley3, 
or email us at: findleyflyers@gmail.com

Run Flyer Run ... and they did!

The Final numbers are in! It's official! The Findley Flyers have run 9,896 miles this school year! 129 students crossed the marathon line and countless more ran half marathons, 20 miles, or simply had a positive experience learning how to set goals and reach them.

The children ran, they walked, they giggled, they worked together, and they beamed with pride as they participated in the Findley Flyers.  We could not have done the program without our awesome volunteers and the support of the Findley PTO and staff. A huge thank you to all who made it happen, both the numbers below and the intrinsic lessons the kids learned about running and moving. The biggest lesson of all is that it is fun to run and reach goals! We look forward to seeing everyone out on the track next year. Check out our website or email us if you are interested in being part of the parent
volunteer team.

Thank you all and congratulations to the children!

 Grade    #Students  Total Miles
  K          103            1272
  1           144            1855.25
  2           135            1899
  3           129            1622
  4           156            2095.25
  5           153            1152.5

820 kids ran 9,896 miles from Portland to the South Pole!

Final days to reach your goals -- May 27, 2014

The last day for Running Club is Tuesday, May 27th. It’s not too late to reach your marathon goal!