• ALL Boks programs are full for the 2018-2019 school year. 

     

    We are pleased to announce BOKS, a before school physical activity program, will be at ALL Chelmsford Public Elementary Schools this year,as well as a pilot program at Parker Middle School. BOKS prepares children for a day of learning and is an important step in helping children appreciate the benefits of exercise and healthy choices that will last a lifetime. BOKS was inspired by Dr. John Ratey’s book “Spark”. Dr. Ratey, of Harvard Medical School, states that “exercise is the single most powerful tool that we have to optimize the function of our brains.” Classes are filled with team-oriented games and offer plenty of opportunity for play and fun!

     What is the cost for attending BOKS?

    The fee is $95 for the program which runs from the week of Oct 22nd- May 3rd. Checks can be made out to the Town of Chelmsford/CommEd and sent in with your registration form.

    Is there transportation for BOKS?

    Parents will be responsible for transporting their children to school. Children who attend the Extended Day before school program are eligible to enroll and participate; the BOKS fee is additional.

    You can visit the BOKS website at www.bokskids.org for more program details.

    We hope that you will share our enthusiasm for this program and you will, in turn, see a positive impact on your children.

     

    FOR REGISTRATION INFO AND FORMS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, PLEASE SEE LINK ON LEFT
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  • BOKS SAMPLE LESSON:

    8:10- 8:15- Arrival and Morning Meeting

    Drop off, check in, receive color designation, put backpacks in designated grade area

    Review appropriate BOKS behavior and safety

    Remind kids about the BOKS Kid of the Week. Briefly state what the Skill of the Week is.

    Review Class Agenda

     

    8:15- 8:25 – Warm- up/Running Related Activity

     

    8:25- 8:35 – Skill of the Week

    Skill of the week: Sit Ups! Why? Works abdominal muscles and posture.

    Introduce sit ups and demonstrate the proper form, discuss 3 key points of performance. Have kids partner up and practice 10 sit ups. Stations: for 1 minute each

    1. Sit ups

    2. Jump rope

    3. Hula Hoop

    4. Jumping Jacks

    5. Water

     

    8:35- 8:40 – Game

     

    8:40- 8:45 – Cool Down/ Nutrition talk

    Stretching

    BOKS Bits (Nutrition discussion)

    Have the kids line up, take a deep breath and dismiss by groups to go to class.
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  • SNOW POLICY:                Penquin in snow

     

    In the event that Chelmsford Public Schools is CLOSED or there is a DELAYED OPENING due to inclement weather – BOKs will be cancelled.

     
     
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