Parents and students from Manchester Elementary Middle School walked, biked, scooted and skated to class on Friday morning in the inaugural FEET FIRST FRIDAY. The event orchestrated by the MEMS Parent Teacher Organization is designed to foster school spirit and good health. It also promotes green ways of traveling to school, reduces traffic on our roads, and inspires independence in our children.
Partners in today’s walk-to-school include the Northshire Bookstore, Manchester Community Library and the Town of Manchester’s Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park. Students and families rallied at all three locations before heading off to class.
This morning’s brisk weather added a bounce to everyone’s step. All the students arrived to school on time. Look for more FEET FIRST FRIDAYs in the future.
(Photo above: Walkers from Northshire Bookstore head down Main Street towards MEMS)
Students who departed from the Manchester Community Library get close to their destination.
FEET FIRST FRIDAY walkers from the Manchester Rec Park arriving on school grounds in time for school.
This MEMS student used wheels to scoot to school safely.
A MEMS parent holds up traffic while students cross Bonnet Street on their walk to school.
This MEMS student is dressed for success on his walk to school.
Parents, students, and one dog gather for a photo shoot before starting their walk to MEMS.