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Track St. John’s Lutheran school adjusts annual event to meet COVID reality
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espite all odds and a year like none other, St. John’s Lutheran was determined to provide students with a sense of normalcy. The Napa-based private school was determined to make the annual Get on Track (Color Run) event in April as traditional as possible, while still adjusting to the new pandemic reality. As a mother of two sons attending the school, I stepped into the role of chair of the event with one intention, and that was to make sure every child had fun. The baton had been passed to me yet the blueprint needed to comply
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with COVID safety guidelines. Given the past year, I recognized that the overall goal and framework would have to be altered. The challenge was how to keep the heart and soul of the event intact. Having big shoes to fill, I admit I was nervous. Year after year, parent volunteers have made this a spectacular event. One that my sons look forward to every year. Money is not only raised to support the students but a portion of the funds are also shared with local charities. I knew right away that I had my work cut out for me given the new
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