Girls on the Run

The Girls on the Run Silver Oak Team is off to a great start!

March 6, 2023 --- Last week was our first week of sessions and we had so much fun getting to know one another and learning new things. We feel fortunate to have such an amazing, energetic, helpful, friendly team of girls!

Lesson 1’s theme was Connection. The team established group expectations in order to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, safe, and supportive season. We played games that allowed them to find strength in their connectedness and embrace the differences each person brings to the team.

Lesson 2’s theme was Choices. The girls are continuing to strengthen their ties to one another as they work to unite the team. They are learning to recognize the power they each have to choose attitudes that help their Girls on the Run team work well together.

Lesson 3’s theme was Star Power. Throughout this lesson, the girls learned that sometimes clouds, such as negative self-talk or a bad grade on a test, start to form, and they thought about ways they can activate not only their Star Power, but also someone else’s Star Power.

Lesson 4’s theme was Your Star. In this lesson, the girls learned that there are five parts to each person’s star: physical health, brain, activities, people and emotions, and they discussed what each part looks like and how knowing the parts of their star can help them. 

When does the program begin?

Practices begin February 27, 2023

When are practices and where?

We will meet on the school playground on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. .

What date is the last practice?

This is a 10-week program. Coaches will let you know the final practice day.

What is Girls on the Run?

Girls on the Run is a 10-week social-emotional after school program that teaches girls and anyone who identifies as a girl critical life skills such as: managing emotions, standing up for themselves and others, and how to be a good friend, all the while training for a celebratory 5K fun run at the end of the season.

What grades can participate?

Girls on the Run is for girls and anyone who identifies as a girl in grades 3-6.

Is there a program fee?

$270

How do I register my daughter?

Online registration opens Saturday, December 2 at 8 a.m. at www.gotrsv.org and is on a first come first serve basis. There will be a waitlist once 15 girls have registered.

Who are the Silver Oak coaches?

Thank you to our 5 parent coaches who have volunteered to work with our students during the Silver Oak Girls on the Run program. These parents have gone through special training with the Girls on the Run organization to be able to bring this program to our school. 

1. Desta Krong (head coach)
2. Michelle Quinney Olivas
3. Christine Noordam
4. Patty Favet
5. Kaori McDaniel

Ratio is 3 coaches per 15 girls. We will have 3 coaches at each session. There will be a waitlist once the applicants reach 15 girls.

 

How can I become a Girls on the Run coach for Silver Oak?

Email Coach Desta at desta@krongdesign.com for more information.

PRACTICES

When does the program begin? 
Practices begin February 27

When are practices and where? 
We will meet on the school playground on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. .

What date is the last practice? 
This is a 10-week program. Coaches will let you know the final practice day.

5K RUN

What is the date, location, and length of the end of season celebratory run? 
The celebratory 5K run takes place on May 13, 2023. The race begins at Vasona Park's Boat Center in Los Gatos. Arrive by 7 a.m.; First wave starts at 8 a.m.

Program participants and coaches are already registered for the 5K and DO NOT need to register.

QUESTIONS?

Email Coach Desta at desta@krongdesign.com.

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Thank you to our 5 parent coaches who have volunteered to work with our students during this year's Silver Oak Girls on the Run program. These parents have gone through special training with the Girls on the Run organization to be able to bring this program to our school. 

Desta Krong (head coach)

Michelle Quinney Olivas

Christine Noordam

Patty Favet

Kaori McDaniel