Benefits of Running!

Check out this video (by my manager at the Colorado Running Company) for some helpful tips and advice about running!

Students warming up

Walk to School Day!

Today was walk to school day for many schools in Colorado! It’s in celebration of  International Walk to School day that will be held on October 7th. Overall, we had about 26 kids that walked or rode their bikes to school! Students were awarded with small thank you gifts as well as some hot chocolate! It was a cold day! Students, teachers and parents walked about 2 miles from start to finish!

Pikes Peak Ascent!

Over the weekend, Mrs. Hitchcock’s husband ran the Pikes Peak Ascent and finished at 3 hours and 58 minutes! This was his first time running up Pikes Peak and he loved it! He has inspired Mrs. Hitchcock to train for the 2010 Ascent!

The Pikes Peak Ascent is where runners start in Memorial Park in Manitou Springs and try to run 13.1 miles all the way up Pikes Peak by way of the Barr Trail. The top time this year for the Ascent was 2 hours, 12 minutes by Tim Parr!

The Pikes Peak Marathon is where runners go up Pikes Peak AND all the way back down to equal 26.2 miles! The top time for the Marathon this year was by Manitou native, Matt Carpenter with a time of 3 hours, 37 minutes!

Bring your “A” game!

This fall, thanks to the Air Force Academy, Mrs. Hitchcock will be offering sporting event tickets to students that really bring their “A” game to P.E.! What does that mean? Well, students that are “caught” having good sportsmanship, respecting themselves, others or the equipment, helping another student or displaying exceptional behavior on the playground will qualify for FREE tickets to an Air Force athletic event! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get to see Division One athletes in action!!

Dates for the games include:

Friday, Sept. 18th @ 5pm Women’s Soccer

Sunday, Sept. 20th @ 11am Women’s Soccer

Thursday, Sept. 24th @ 7pm Women’s Volleyball

Friday, Oct. 23rd @ 7pm Men’s Soccer

Sunday, Oct. 25th @ 1pm Men’s Soccer

Saturday, Oct. 31st @ 1pm Women’s Volleyball

Saturday, Nov. 21st @ 1pm Women’s Volleyball

Back to Cool!

Whoops! I mean back to school of course, but school IS cool! Not only do you get to see all of your friends and favorite teachers, but also Ute Pass is celebrating it’s 40th birthday and got new playground and PE equipment for it’s present! You voted, and you got it! Three new playground items were added and boy are they fun! (Believe me, I’ve tried them myself, along with my 2 year old!)

As far as PE equipment goes, look for a NEW parachute, tether balls, spin jammers, and a HUGE 6′ poly-skeleton puzzle! Sweet!

Welcome back to cool!

Teens Outside!

Here is a cool opportunity for our 5th graders that will be entering 6th grade. This program is also available for any students entering 6th-9th grade! The city of Colorado Springs is offering many outdoor programs starting June 1st, 2009. Some of the activities include:

• Leave no trace
• Ropes course
• Rock climbing
• Canoeing
• Geocaching
• Rafting
• and more!!!

To register, call 385-5996 or register online at www.springsgov.com LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!!

Field Day!

Field day is on it’s way!

PreK- 2nd grade is Monday May 11th from 8:45-11:20am @ the Green Mountain Falls Park & Pool area.

3rd-5th grade is Monday, May 18th from 9am-2:30pm @ MSHS Track and Field

Please be sure to bring/wear the following:

-Sunscreen

-Hat

-Sunglasses

-Good athletic shoes (NO Crocs or Sandals)

-Snack

-Water

Ute Pass Pony Fun Run!

This year, the Ute Pass Pony Fun Run will take place on Saturday, May 16th at 9am. There is both a 1 mile and 5k race. Registration begins at 8am and the race starts at 9am. For more information and to print a registration form, click here.

The starting line is at Ute Pass Elementary and it
follows the Ute Pass Regional Trail west to El Paso
Trail to Green Mountain Falls.  This is an out and
back course run on dirt trails and paved roads.

• Come join the fun while raising money
for Ute Pass Elementary!
• All are welcome!
• Great family and community event
• One of our biggest fundraisers of the year
• You may choose to walk or run 1 mile or 5K.
• Prizes for every participant
• Refreshments
• Race begins at 9:00 a.m.  Register by April 24th to
guarantee your t-shirt size.  Race day registration
starts at 7:45 a.m.

Ute Pass celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Dancers!

We will be having Irish Dancers perform at the school today from 1:15-1:30!

Manitou Springs Mustangs Volleyball Camps

Who: Boys or Girls currently in grades 1-5 or 6-8

When:

• May 11th-14th, 3:15-5:00 (Grades 1-5)
• May 18th-21st, 3:30-5:30 (Grades 6-8)

Where: MSHS Gym (Buses will bring students from MSES and UPE to the high school and parents need to pick them up by 5pm)

Why: To learn how to play volleyball and to HAVE FUN!

Cost: $30 and includes a T-Shirt (scholarships are available, contact Coach O’Connor @ 685-2063 for more info)

Please make checks out to: MSHS and send with a registration form to:

Bridget O’Connor

401 El Monte Place

Manitou Springs, CO 80829

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 8TH!