This fall, many students joined the Fairyland Elementary School cross country team, all under the guidance of our wonderful Coach Hall! Twenty-nine runners from FES - students in third, fourth, and fifth grade - participate in the Chattanooga Track Club’s meets at Camp Jordan. This year, the organizers introduced race bibs with timing chips so that parents and coaches could keep up with the live race times. The race is a mile, and a total of 900 students from Tennessee and Georgia took part.
Our runners did an amazing job representing Fairyland! Their dedication throughout the season really paid off, with 15 runners setting personal records in the final race. Plus, four of our runners broke the seven-minute mark this year! What a fantastic season for our Fairyland Falcons!
The cross country runners were well-prepared for our second PTO fundraiser of the year, the Great Pumpkin Chase. Our fundraiser kicks off with a lively pep rally, during which Ridgeland High School cheerleaders lead the kids in cheers and excitement! There was also a race featuring some of our inflatable animal friends, and of course, the Great Pumpkin. This is a fantastic way to get the students pumped up for the race and encourage them to ask for sponsors.
The FES Great Pumpkin Chase event is student-led, with students asking for donations for their mile-run while they chase the legendary Great Pumpkin. This year, Richie Fletcher played the part of the Great Pumpkin, and he did a fantastic job. The kids had a wonderful time chasing the beloved Halloween character, and lots of excitement ensured. The race was followed by a fall celebration in our courtyard, where parents and students enjoyed refreshments after a long run. This year, we raised $25,000, which contributes to many of the things the Fairyland School PTO covers. We’re so grateful to all those who sponsored our students!
by Rebekah Montgomery
Our runners did an amazing job representing Fairyland! Their dedication throughout the season really paid off, with 15 runners setting personal records in the final race. Plus, four of our runners broke the seven-minute mark this year! What a fantastic season for our Fairyland Falcons!
The cross country runners were well-prepared for our second PTO fundraiser of the year, the Great Pumpkin Chase. Our fundraiser kicks off with a lively pep rally, during which Ridgeland High School cheerleaders lead the kids in cheers and excitement! There was also a race featuring some of our inflatable animal friends, and of course, the Great Pumpkin. This is a fantastic way to get the students pumped up for the race and encourage them to ask for sponsors.
The FES Great Pumpkin Chase event is student-led, with students asking for donations for their mile-run while they chase the legendary Great Pumpkin. This year, Richie Fletcher played the part of the Great Pumpkin, and he did a fantastic job. The kids had a wonderful time chasing the beloved Halloween character, and lots of excitement ensured. The race was followed by a fall celebration in our courtyard, where parents and students enjoyed refreshments after a long run. This year, we raised $25,000, which contributes to many of the things the Fairyland School PTO covers. We’re so grateful to all those who sponsored our students!
by Rebekah Montgomery
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