Congratulations Rett!!!!!
Register by 11/15
for *Kindle Fire*
drawing!!!!
Register Today!!!
Treasure Trot 5K & Fun Run
December 1st 8:30 - 10am
* 1/2 mile Fun Run & KID ZONE *
BOUNCIES, GAMES & FUN!!!!
Click on the following link for the Registration Form
"OPERATION COW DROP"
May 9, 2012 1:30pm
Benefitting the Pickett's Mill Elementary Foundation
Sponsored by Chick-fil-A at Brookstone
Chick-fil-A at Brookstone will fly in and drop mini cows from a helicopter to support the PMES Foundation. Buy a Chick-fil-A cow for $5.00 and see if your cow can parachute closest to the target! The students and staff will meet on the Pickett’s Mill lawn to root for their cow, and the winner will receive FREE Chick-fil-A kid’s meals for a year!! In addition, they’ll take home their very own Chick-fil-A cow!! Each cow you purchase will be assigned a number, and the winner will be announced after the helicopter drop. You do not have to be present to participate. All cows must be purchased no later than May 4, 2012.
Name__________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name___________________________________________ Grade____________________ Address________________________ City_______________ State____ Zip_____________ Phone: ______ Email:____________________________________
I would like to purchase _______ cows at $5.00 each.
Total amount enclosed:_______________________
*Please make checks payable to: PMES Foundation*
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Treasure Trot 5K
Saturday, November 12th - 8am
Walk/Jog/Run - Register Today!
* Race Starts & Finishes at Allatoona High School
* Download Registration form, complete, fax to 770 975-7121, click on online pay link below to pay the registration fee.
* For 5K "Frequently Asked Questions" please click on the"5K FAQ" link above.
* All entry forms are due by Thursday, November 3rd to receive a T-shirt at the race.
* Sign up is also available up to the minute of the race on 11/12, but a T-shirt is not guaranteed.
Download PME Registration Form
Warm-up Before Exercise
A proper warm-up increases the blood flow to the working muscle which results in decreased muscle stiffness, less risk of injury, improved performance and psychological preparation for an event. Before your 5K training and racing, a good warm-up includes an easy three-minute jog and three 30-second, fast-paced efforts or sprints. Complete the warm-up 5 minutes before the race start.
Stretch After Exercise
Flexibility is an important component of fitness, and exercise tends to increase the amount of flexibility in a joint. Flexibility is also specific to the type of movement needed for a sport, so it is more important for some sports than others. Runners should focus on the the hip flexors and the hamstrings. The following stretch is ideal for these muscles. Start in a lunge position, with one leg back and one leg forward. Straighten the back leg to stretch the hip flexors. Return to the starting position, then straighten the front leg to stretch the hamstrings. Hold each stretch about 15 seconds.
Eat Right Before Exercise
Eating a simple meal of 200 to 400 calories about two to three hours before the race is important to have fuel for the event, but also have time to digest the food. Never experiment with food or drink on race day. It's wise to practice eating before training to make sure the food works for you, then replicate this meal on the race day.
Eat Right After Exercise
What and when you eat following exercise can be just as important as what you eat before. While the pre-exercise meals can ensure that adequate glycogen stores are available for optimal performance, the post-exercise meal is critical to recovery and improves your ability to train consistently.
Listen to Your Body
If you experience any sharp pain, weakness or light-headedness during exercise, pay attention. This is your body's signal that something is wrong and you should stop exercise. Pushing through acute pain is the fastest way to develop a severe or chronic injury. If you don't feel well, you should take some time off until your body heals. Also see: the most common running injuries.
Avoid Pre-Race Jitters
Pre-race jitters are normal, so try not to misinterpret it or think it is fear; that adrenaline rush you feel is normal and it is part of your body's natural preparation for the competition. To help avoid nervousness before the event, arrive with plenty of time so you aren't rushed, get a thorough warm-up, know the course, and dress for the weather. If you find yourself thinking negative thoughts before or during the race, try to focus only on your breathing and race like you don't care about the outcome. Remember goal number one: you are only competing against yourself, so enjoy the moment.
Be Proactive ● Begin with the End in Mind ● Put First Things First ● Think Win-Win ● Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood ● Synergize ● Sharpen the Saw
October 9, 2010 was another great day to be a Pickett's Mill Pirate! The 1st Annual Treasure Trot 5K was initiated as nearly 200 students, faculty, staff, and community members took to the beautiful back roads that surround our school. Cheered on by the Allatoona High School Cross Country & Track team, Buccaneer Cheerleaders, parent and community volunteers, and our very own Brownie Troop # 2150, participants paved the way for this great new fundraiser. Following the run, participants and family members enjoyed inflatables, an obstacle course conducted by Pete Charrette, concessions from Durham PTSA, and the highly anticipated "Operation Cow Drop" sponsored by our friends at the Brookstone Chick-fil-A. We truly appreciate all who came out to support us and make this event a success.
A great big THANK YOU!! to our sponsors:
Brookstone Chick-fil-A, Big Peach Running Company, Fun-Fare, Venture Physical Therapy, The FOREM Real Estate, Jazzercise Center of Acworth, Swap My Whip, and Lowe's of Acworth.
Congratulations to our WINNERS!!!
Operation Cow Drop - Winner of free Chick-fil-A for a year: Julie Rodgers
Treasure Trot 5K Winners:
Boys/Men:
K-5: 1st Andy Nicholl, 2nd Victor Nicholl, 3rd Sam Wright
Middle: 1st James Clark, 2nd Jack Woods, 3rd Johnny Friel
High: 1st Nick Hoven, 2nd Christopher Ferguson
Adult 1st Place: Tom Hacker, Gabriel Oliveros, Steve Wright
Adult 2nd Place: Darrel McHugh, Joseph Hilliard
Adult 3rd Place: Chuck Rann, Grady Clark
Girls/Women:
K-5: 1st Katie Davis, 2nd Adriana English, 3rd Kylie Truman
Middle: 1st Caitlyn McHugh, 2nd Savanna DeGasperis
High: 1st Kali Mitchell
Adult 1st Place: Shannon Otto, Jennifer Rooke, Karen DeGasperis, Kelly Magee, Angela Eeles
Adult 2nd Place: Ryann Henderson, Melissa Hacker, Beth Fountain, Burna Wright
Adult 3rd Place: Bridget Tweedy, Tracy Priest, Cyndee Thompson
The next time you visit Pickett's Mill, be sure to check out the recent addition at the base of the flagpole. Our first round of Legacy Bricks have been set and look great thanks to Jeff Glover, a Pickett's Mill parent and owner of BrenAbby Construction Services. Many thanks also to all of those who purchased a brick. What a wonderful way to support our school and leave your legacy as a Pickett's Mill Pirate. Our next round will be set before school ends, so be sure to order yours today. What a great gift idea for that special fifth grade graduate! For order form, see the "Legacy Bricks" link at the top left.
