The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is committed to encouraging and providing safe opportunities for exercise, healthy movement and finding a way to stay motivated and healthy during this difficult time. For an opportunity to celebrate and encourage students to "wheel" regularly, we invite students to participate in the 'SJASD Wheel Challenge', which will take place from May 15 to June 15, 2021. Roller-skate, roller-blade, bike, scooter, use your wheelchair or bike your way to wellness.
The SJASD' Wheel Challenge' is an optional opportunity and independent of the school day. Parents and guardians assume the responsibility for supervision and supporting student(s) in this opportunity. There is no expectation, need to register or sign up, just an invitation. To add some extra motivation, we are offering a Wheel Challenge Bingo Card for some suggestions and simple ways to promote 'wheeling.'
Bingo Cards can be downloaded.
here: https://tinyurl.com/472fbjc4 or here BingoCard.
Note: If you can't download and print the card, physical copies of the card can be picked up at the St. James-Assiniboia Board Office at 2574 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0H8. Cards are quarantined before your pick-up.
To add even more incentive, SJASD has partnered with White Pine Bicycle, who will provide a bike for one lucky student! Simply:
- Take the month to do the activities.
- Fill in your full name legibly with grade and school on the card. Sign the card.
- Hand it back in at school, where it will be quarantined before the official draw on June 18, 2021, or submit virtually before June 15, 2021.
OR
Just use the SJASD student account (same as Teams login and email account) to submit the Bingo Card here: https://forms.office.com/r/LbGaWsQpwC
One submission per student.
The bike will be drawn on June 18, 2021.
When wheeling, remember:
- We encourage you to get a basic inspection of equipment.
- Ensure items are roadworthy, safe, and the right size for your child.
- Wear a properly fitting helmet.
- Use proper safety gear, including knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards where necessary.
- Obey all traffic rules and signals.
- It's always best to wheel with your household.
- For more information, visit MPI at https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/cycling-101.aspx
Lastly, we invite you to submit a picture with signage or your Bingo card. The photos will be compiled in a video and posted to divisional media outlets. Bingo Cards and photos may be submitted here: https://forms.office.com/r/LbGaWsQpwC
Many of us embrace walking and biking to stay healthy and active during this challenging period, and it's a great habit to maintain. Let's get Rolling!