ACES - All Children Exercise Simultaneously

Each May, millions of school children all over the globe will exercise simultaneously in a symbolic gesture of fitness and unity. This non-competitive program has proven to be educational, motivational and fun. Starting its 21st year worldwide, ACES has reached millions of children, parents, and teachers including participants from more than 50 countries.

2010 marks the 12th year for ACES Day in Michigan with the continued support of Farm Bureau Insurance. Sponsorship from Farm Bureau Insurance has allowed the Michigan Fitness Foundation to provide an educational newsletter for each ACES participant, as well as an online idea kit.

Register now for ACES 2010 to be held May 5 at 10:00 a.m. (or any day/time that your school can participate).  Registered schools receive: 

• ACES Newsletter for families
• Certificate of participation signed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
• ACES flyer
• ACES poster
• Press Release to personalize for your school
• Post-event Response Form

This year's ACES With-a-Friend Idea Kit is downloadable and reproducible.  It  includes:

Ideas to Help Your School Focus on Physical Activity all Year Long Without Taking Time Away from the School Day  Nutritional Information News Release Template Promotional Materials (Flyers & More) List of Who to Invite in Your Community Sample Invitation and Thank You Letter A Certificate of Participation Which Can be Personalized with Your School Name Quick Facts Response Form to Help Us Plan for May 2011 And More Great Items See what other schools have done and what they think about ACES.

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