Just a friendly reminder that there is NO PRACTICE this Saturday in honor of the spring holidays.  We hope everyone had a Happy Passover and has a Blessed Easter!

Have you registered for our "Be Nice and Think Twice" social media presentation by author J.J. Cannon on April 28th?  The event is half filled already so be sure to sign up soon.  It is VERY IMPORTANT that you mail your pre-payment for the book, @Sophie Takes a #Selfie, if you hope to have it for the event to be signed by the author.  We CANNOT accept payment at the event, and we would hate to have you miss out on this special opportunity.  So please mail your check to Jen McCarthy ASAP.  Continue reading for all of the details.

Thank you to Coach Jayne Gandy for planning our GLOW With Mom - Art Class and to Coach Jennifer McCarthy for hosting the event!  It was a very special evening, and we all appreciate the time and planning that went into making it a fabulous experience!  We also thank Megan Dolan for her artistic expertise that allowed all of us to walk away with a beautiful piece of artwork.  If anyone would like Megan's contact information for a private party, just let me know.  She is wonderful!

Please join us for the remaining GLOW With Mom events if they fit into your schedule.  The GLOW With Mom - Blue Plate event will be opened up to all MHWTC members and their daughters starting next week so please register by Monday to guarantee your spot.  Our Blue Plate events have sold out in the past and are always a crowd-pleaser.  Jim Malaby does such a wonderful job of making the evening special for all of our GLOW Girls and their moms!

Remind your daughters to log in their miles to earn their "I Ran A Marathon" certificates.  Details below.

Have you saved the dates for all of our special events that are coming up?  Please take a moment to look at the calendar and join us as we build memories and bonds to last a life-time.

If you haven't "liked" our Facebook page yet, please do so (link is at the bottom of this email.)  We post pictures, reminders and announcements on there often to keep you up to date as to what's GLOWing on.

SPRING SCHEDULE

Here is the schedule for the 2014 Spring Session of Girls on the GLOW.  GLOW With Mom/Dad Events are also listed separately in the Upcoming Events portion of this email:

Mar 29      T-shirt Pick Up               JMT School           10:00AM-12:00PM

Apr 5        Opening Day! - Practice  JMT School           10:00-11:15AM

Apr 12       Practice                        JMT School           10:00-11:15AM

Apr 16       GLOW With Mom Art Lessons                      6:00-7:30PM

Apr 26       Practice                        JMT School           10:00-11:15AM

Apr 28      J.J. Cannon Presentation  MHLibrary           7:00-8:15PM 

May 1       GLOW With Mom Flower Planting                 6:00-7:00PM

May 3        Harrison Township Parade                          8:30-11:00AM 

May 6      GLOW With Mom @ Blue Plate                      6:00-7:30PM

May 10      Practice                        JMT School           10:00-11:15AM

May 16     GLOW Run                      Clearview Track    TBA

May 22     Family GLOW                                              TBA

May 27    GLOW With Mom BootCamp Gandy Residence 6:00-7:00PM 

May 31      Practice                         JMT School           10:00-11:15AM

June 6 or 7  Season Finale                                          TBA

Please note that while we encourage the girls to regularly attend our Saturday practices, the other activities are based on what fits into your schedule.  The schedule will be available on our webpage, as well, and is subject to change.  Any changes will be mentioned in our weekly emails and on the webpage.

  

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL 

 

Upon your arrival to each practice, please sign your child in with her coach by 10:00A.M.  For dismissal, please sign her out in the same place.  Our next email will have all the details about where each group will meet.

DIRECTIONS TO J. Mason Tomlin (JMT) SCHOOL 

  

JMT School is located at 393 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051.  From Route 45N, turn right at traffic light onto Mantua Blvd (at Post Office), and then turn right again at next traffic light onto Main Street.  Continue straight for .7 miles.  School is on the left.

Mapquest Link to JMT School 

PARKING  

  

Please use the parking lot to the right when facing the school.  If that lot is full, you may use the municipal parking lot next door or the fenced-in lot to the left of the school.  There is NO PARKING in the circular driveway or on Main Street by order of the Mantua Township Police Department.  

 

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Probably the most talked about topic will be what to wear!  The girls should come dressed to run in their Girls on the GLOW t-shirts if they already own one, sweatpants or running shorts, proper running shoes, and a hat or visor.  A light jacket or sweatshirt is recommended on cooler days.  If your daughter wants to bedazzle her t-shirt and personalize it with her name, that is highly encouraged!  Just be sure to supervise carefully as a replacement t-shirt will cost $15.  Be sure to apply sunblock before arriving!

WHAT TO BRING/NOT BRING

Girls should bring water to drink, their journals, a towel and their smiles!  Things to not bring: cell phones, ipods and, of course, the drama!

"I RAN A MARATHON!"

Your daughter can earn a certificate that says "I Ran A Marathon!" by logging her activities (swimming, biking, soccer, etc.) and miles that she runs in her journal.  When logging in activities, 15 minutes of activity = 1 mile.  Once she has logged in 26.2 miles, she will earn a certificate!

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please call or email me.  Thank you for supporting our program!!

 

GLOWingly,