Kickoff Day 3 of the Golden Sneaker Contest with hand stamping and hot cocoa (lukewarm cocoa) on the blacktop.    

Why Should We Celebrate and Encourage Walking and Rolling to School?

• In one generation, the number of kids walking and bicycling to school has dropped from 71% to 18%.

• Transportation is responsible for nearly 40% of the Bay Area’s harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

• Seventy-five percent of California students are not able to pass basic fitness standards.

• Travel to school accounts for approximately 21% of all morning traffic.

• It is an easy way for children to get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

 Remember, the classroom with the highest participation over the two week contest wins a classroom party, golden shoelaces and bragging rights!