Congratulations to our February Wellness Student Spotlight Alex! Alex is a joy to have in class. She always gives 100% effort and is kind to everyone in class.  Congratulations!!

1.  First and Last Name: Alexina McQuilkin

2.  Grade 6th

3.  What elementary school did you come from? Happy Hollow

4.  Tell us about yourself. What do you like to do in your free time? I am 12 years old and enjoy playing sports! My two favorite sports are basketball and soccer! I am a forward on the Wayland basketball metrowest team and on my soccer team, the Wayland Gunners I play every position (but mostly defense.) I love to have lots of fun and be happy!

5.  Why is being active important to you? Being active is important to me because I think it's a good way to stay healthy.

6.  What advice would you give to a student who doesn’t like to exercise? I would tell them to try to exercise with friends because it's more fun that way!

7.  Favorite Wellness unit and why. My favorite Wellness unit so far would probably be a tie between basketball and soccer! I chose these two units because I play both of those two sports the most and love to the play them.

8.  When I want a healthy snack I reach for... Blueberries!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9.  To relax I... Lay down and close my eyes and just think.

10.         If I were a WMS Wellness teacher I would add ??? to the curriculum. I would want to add capture the flag to the curriculum because it's super fun to play!

11.         On my first day of school I wish I knew... How much homework I would have.

12.         Tell us something about yourself most people would be surprised to know. That I want to play in the WNBA when I grow up!