Staff Writer
May 5 was ACES Day and many school children across Maine, throughout the country and around the globe participated in the program that sees “all children exercising simultaneously for a period of 15 to 45 minutes.”
Kids walking around the grounds at hilltop during ACES Day.
Students at Hilltop Elementary School in Caribou literally stepped up to take part, as they made a number of trips around the grassy side of the schoolyard, led by Todd Albert, health and physical education teacher for the young students.
The ACES program encourages all children to become aware of the benefits of being physically fit and so hopefully they will continue to follow a healthy lifestyles.
Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott
Todd Albert, physical education teacher at Hilltop Elementary School in Caribou had lots of company on May 5, as the entire school population (330 students) along with teachers, support staff and administrators participated in ACES DAY. ACES, All Children Exercising Simultaneously, is an event that is featured throughout Maine and around the globe, highlighting students exercising in a 15 to 45 minute session of a fun physical activity.
