In February, Bridgeview Elementary School held its first ever Bridgeview Walk-a-thon with the theme "Bookin’ for Bridgeview." The event kicked-off with an aerial photo of the walkers, who sported t–shirts representing the Bridgeview school colors (gray and navy blue) and the colors of the Six Pillars of Character.
Prior to "Bookin’ for Bridgeview," student, staff, and volunteer participants arranged sponsorships and collected donations from private and commercial benefactors within the community. The walk-a-thon lasted a half-hour, but the celebration continued for half of the day. Money raised will go to fund a visit to the school by a professional author/illustrator.
"The event was special for many reasons," noted Bridgeview Elementary Principal Tony Hiatt. "However, the integration of literacy, health promotion, community involvement and CHARACTER COUNTS! awareness was perhaps the most powerful piece."
