01 2012
July BOKS Buzz, A Newsletter for the BOKS Community
The BOKS Buzz, created by the Headquarter Team, is a monthly newsletter that provides the BOKS community with updates on its journey across the world. Let the team know what your BOKS journey has in store, email info@bokskids.org!
Eleven studies published between 1967 and 2006 have found that regular physical activity is associated with improved academic performance (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2009)
UPDATES
- Reebok’s CMO, Matt O’Toole and 16-year-old son Garrett, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in June, flying a BOKS flag at the top and raising funds to sponsor a new BOKS school. Thank you for all your support Matt and Garrett!
- Congratulations to Natick Public Schools BOKS program for receiving the ASAP grant from CO180!
BREAKING NEWS
- Spring 2012 survey results are in! Here are some of the highlights:
- 95% of parents say their child has fun at BOKS and 89% report their child is excited to go to school on BOKS days.
- 93% of participants say they have fun at BOKS and 90% would sign up again.
- Teachers report that 82% of BOKS participants seem happier, while 77% have more confidence and are more alert on BOKS days
Thank you to those who participated in the survey!
These results based on a sample size of parents n=412, teachers n=150 and participants n=1087 from schools in Natick, Boston, D.C. and New York.
FUN STUFF
With all this warm weather, play a classic game adding a water element:
Game: Wet Sponge Tag
How to Play: Play the traditional game of tag. Designate a person to be “It”. “It” child should have a wet sponge and run around to chase the others with it. The first person tagged with the sponge becomes the next “It” and refills the sponge with water.
What you Need: Kids, (1) sponge and water!
Remember to keep moving and stay hydrated!
REMINDERS
- BOKS is hosting trainings for new trainers and volunteers at Reebok Headquarters in Canton, Ma. starting in August. If you would like to attend, please email info@bokskids.org for more information on dates and times.
- Summer is a great time to start spreading the word about BOKS and making preparations to launch in the fall. Download our starter pack on our website: www.bokskids.org.
- Have BOKS pictures? Send them to info@bokskids.org or upload them to BOKS’ Facebook page.
- Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Canton, MA
