The 2019 Port Plank-A-Thon is a fundraising initiative to support the Newburyport Education Foundation in order to raise funds to create a state-of-the-art wellness space for all students at the Molin Upper Elementary and Nock Middle School to allow for innovative approaches to student health. Participants will attempt to plank for as many seconds as possible. Supporters can make a pledge per second or make a one-time flat donation.
The goal of the Wellness Space at the Nock and Molin schools is to create a warm and welcoming wellness space adjacent to the gym consisting of a warm up room, cardio/fitness room, and yoga/mindfulness room. This wellness space will be used by all students in grades 4-8, teachers and faculty. This space will be used by educators to enhance learning opportunities and wellness practices in physical education, stress-reduction, and self-regulation.
With this wellness space the fitness education program will focus on teaching and personalizing fitness routines to develop a positive body-image and promote healthy lifelong choices. Counseling and wellness staff will share the space to implement strategies to create healthy, safe and supportive learning environments; students will learn mindfulness techniques, develop strategies to manage anxiety, and explore activities to build self-confidence. In addition, teachers and staff will be able use the area to work out in before and after school.
