Spartan Snowman Run on Saturday

Hi, all,

The Cousers are hosting a very informal Spartan Snowman Run on Saturday at 10:30 starting from our house.  There will be two teams running to get items to decorate a snowman.  It's for all ages and abilities with hot chocolate afterwards, as supplies last.

If you want more information about this or weekend runs that will continue throughout track season, please email me at greg@productivementality.com .  (I can get you on my email list if you're not already on it.)

Links to the Mayo High School track pages can be found at the Friends of Mayo Running website at http://www.mayorunning.com .  Thanks and see you all soon!

Greg Couser

District Survey on Calendar Options for Next Year-Action Requested!

Please take an opportunity to give your input into this survey!  The two options are VERY different (as outlined below) and it will be good to let the district know your opinion!

Thanks :)

Kristin

District Survey on Calendar Options for Next Year - Your Feedback is Needed

We are aware that many parents were unable to access the District survey on Calendar Options for next year from the email sent via Skyward. Here is the information - please take some time to complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is February 4 at 11:59pm.
http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3083753&pageId=6100598

The major differences between the Options are:

Option 1: 3 day Thanksgiving Break, 6 day Spring Break, Last day of school is June 8

Option 2: 2 day Thanksgiving Break, 3 day Spring Break, Last day of school is June 2

Chipotle Night for GOFA!

Chipotle Night for GOFA is Tuesday, December 2, 2014!  Stop by Chipotle between 5:00-8:00 pm and bring in the flyer or show it on your phone and 50% of the proceeds will go to the Dorothy Day House and the Women's Shelter!

Also...these items were left at the Banquet.  Please contact Marianne Couser if any of these are yours!
marianne@productivementality.com

Coaches' Gifts and Banquet

Hey there!

Quick reminder about the banquet on Tuesday!

Captains have sent me a message asking me to spread the word...they are collecting donations for Coaches' gifts.  Suggested donation is $5.  Donations can be given to any of the captains on Monday or Tuesday at school or at the banquet.  They can also be left in the athletic office for the captains to be picked up there.

For the banquet...from Brett's notice (a week or so ago):
7th & 8th:  Dessert
9th:  Salad
10th:  Bread
11th:  Beverage
12th:  Guests of honor!

Also, don't forget to turn in singlets to the Athletic Office (with your name on it!!) or at the banquet!

Thanks!  See you Tuesday!

PTSA Program

Dear Mayo Running Families,

Just a quick reminder regarding the PTSA sponsored program "Social Aggression through the Social Media in our Teen Population" which will be held Monday evening in room 2-254/257 at 6:30 pm. 

We are excited to welcome a panel of contributors from the Olmsted County Sheriff's Department, the Rochester Police Department, and the Olmsted County Community Service.  Their presentation is fascinating...and eye-opening!  You won't want to miss it!

Thanks!

Kristin Sorenson, PTSA President

Marianne Couser, PTSA Programs

State Meet and Housekeeping

Okay...too many days have gone by and I apologize to Chad for that.  This post should have happened several days ago!
Warmest congratulations to Chad Couser for his performance at the State Meet this past Saturday!  It is a tough position to run at State without any teammates beside you...Chad did an awesome job and finished at 16:44.8.  This was 82nd out of a field of 176 runners...at a pace of 5:24...this is a fantastic finish to the season!  IM-PRESS-IVE!
Congrats also the the Century team who finished 9th and to Emma Christensen (15th!) and Aly Welch from Century (44th).  An exciting opportunity for all of the Rochester runners!

An interesting bit that I found while I was looking for State Meet results:  http://www.startribune.com/local/281415471.html.  This article is what we love about Cross Country and the kids that run it.  Although the title starts out "2 runners disqualified," look how it ends:  "for helping rival finish the race."  Please note that the girls KNEW that they would be disqualified...
These are not unusual Cross Country stories.  I love this sport.

Housekeeping:  Two awesome water bottles left at the Spartan 5K on Saturday.  One is a Camelback and the other is a Contigo.  Please let me know if you think they are yours!

Spartan 5K Success!

Good morning!  (Hard to believe that it is still morning!)

Great thanks to all who came out to participate/help/support the Spartan 5K this morning!  It was a chilly, windy morning but at least the sun was shining!

We had a very nice event today, collecting about $1400 in donations.  It was a low-key event and great to see so many families out to support the Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

Thank you to Doreen Ryan for taking pictures today.  They can be found here:
http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/doreenryan/library/2014%20Cross%20Country/Spartan%205K

Thank you to the banana donors:  Marianne Couser, Lisa Luetmer, Kelly Turner, Michele Bleskan, Allison Benike, Angela Cramer.

Thank you to the volunteers:  Kate Mallmann, DeAnna Schleusner, Angela Cramer, Allison Benike, Marianne Couser, Jaime Gathje, Tamara McBane, Erin Truesdale, Katherine Moore, Jeff Werning, Nancy Werning, Elizabeth Sorenson, Nell Pennington, Macie McKinley, Elizabeth Parney, Joel Poppen, Peter Luetmer, Jacob Gathje, Ethan Couser, Steve Sine, Toby Mallmann, Norm Turner, Kay Kushwaha, Michele Bleskan.

Thanks to Coach Brett for the timing and organizing of the event!

If you were not able to participate today but you would still like to donate to support the Mayo Running programs, we would love to have your donation!  Please send your tax-deductible donation to Friends of Mayo Running, Cross Country program, Mayo High School, 1420 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN  55904.

See you at the banquet on the 18th!