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 and sticker 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 downloadable flyer
• ACES stickers
• News 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.

Resources for Farm Bureau Insurance Agents:

ACES day is a great opportunity to promote the importance of fitness to parents and the community. We want to make it easy for local Farm Bureau Insurance agents to connect with participating schools, and media in their area to promote their local ACES day events.

List of participating schools by county

News release template to personalize and send out to local newspaper, TV and radio contacts

Resources for Legislators:

We encourage legislators to show their support for promoting the lifelong benefits of physical activity by sending a congratulatory letter to participating schools in their area or attending their local event.

List of participating schools by county and legislative district

Template letter from legislators to schools

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