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Whiz Kids of the Week: Students at George Mason Elementary School

Celebrating young achievers of Alexandria

Congratulations to the Whiz Kids of George Mason Elementary School, who received the Healthy School Award on Thursday, Mar. 10. The award, presented by the Marine Corps Marathon, was given in recognition of the school’s participation in the MCM Healthy Kids Fun Run on Oct. 30, 2010, in which 215 students participated!

George Mason was one of the top five schools that garnered the most registrations, according to MCM Director Rick Nealis.

The school also received a $1,000 award and along with healthy snacks from Sodexo, an event sponsor. The National Children’s Museum, another event sponsor, lead the educational and activity-drive program at the award assembly.

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Who say exercise doesn't pay off?

Congratulations, to the healthy Whiz Kids at George Mason Elementary!

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Do you know a Whiz Kid?

Each week we celebrate the youth of Alexandria. Parents, teachers, coaches, troop leaders, etc. are all encourage to submit nominations.

We're looking for kids, including teenagers, who have:

  • accomplished a goal that was important to them (won a race, spelling bee or other competition or completed a big project);
  • earned an award, badge or other honor (performed a solo in a concert, got a part in a play, won a chess match, etc.);
  • made a contribution to the community (shoveled out neighbors during the snow, helped search for a lost pet, raised money for a good cause, etc.); or
  • demonstrated leadership (organized a group effort or volunteer project, started a new club, went against the grain in a positive and creative way).

Groups or troops can also be recognized ... for example, a Brownie troop that made Valentine's cards for seniors at a nursing home or a group of kids that won an award for a collaborative science fair project.

So, if you know of a kid, single digits to teens, or a group that deserves to be celebrated, nominate them today!

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