East Elementary School recently held their Sixth Annual Teacher Olympics. This was an opportunity for teachers to compete in different athletic events while also giving students the chance to see their teachers in action and cheer them on. Teacher events included the Egg Toss, Softball Throw, Dribbling the Basketball Race, Hula Hoop Race, Egg on a Spoon Walking Race, Ball Between the Knees Walking Race, and the 40-yard Dash. One teacher per grade level represented each grade in every competition and the grade level with the most points at the end of the event, took home the coveted “Teacher Olympic Trophy.” Congratulations to the four-year-old kindergarten grade level for winning the Olympics this year. The four-year-old kindergarten team consisted of – pictured l to r: Miss Ford, Mrs. Bethea, Ms. Nelson and Mrs. Hardee. The winning grade level will proudly display their trophy and maintain bragging rights until next year’s event. During the presentation of medallions, Coach Walters thanked all of the teachers for their support, consideration, and willingness to show students we can have fun too! She also wanted students to see that teachers can be good sports, they care about their health, and that even though they may not be the best at everything, they give their all and they never give up!! Coach Walters concluded the Teacher Olympics event by thanking the following people for helping make this event a success: Mrs. Bobbie Walters – principal, Mrs. Katrina Newell, Mr. Josh Walters and the PTO Board.
