Healthy Lifestyles

Each year, when you buy a PTA membership with Kerr PTA, you help us provide healthy lifestyle programs and fun family events that benefit the students of James D Kerr Elementary! 

Questions? Contact our Healthy Lifestyles Chair:  healthylifestyleschair@kerrcometspta.org 

International Walk & Bike to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration each October.  

SAVE THE DATE!

WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL - OCTOBER 7, 2026

BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL - MAY 5, 2027

The Allen Eagle Run is in February. Proceeds from the Allen Eagle Run are used to fund Student Scholarships and Teacher Grants. Visit Allen Eagle Run for more information.

 SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 6, 2027

The 21-Day Challenge encourages you to make healthier snack choices for the next 21 days. Every day, prepare and eat a healthy snack that contains a fruit or veggie. We encourage you and your family to participate together and share in the fun! Visit Kids Teaching Kids for more information.

Earth Day is in April. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on the environmental issues that the world faces. Visit the Earth Day website for more information.  

 A SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. By law, a majority of the members must be persons who are parents of students enrolled in the district and who are not employed by the district. The AISD SHAC is made up of parents, community members, students, and school staff working together to improve the health of all students and families through coordinated school health programs.

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