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Message from PE Coach Frisbie:
We are excited to welcome our Geckos back to Runner’s Club for the 2026-2027 school year! 

We meet every Wednesday morning at 7:20 AM at the PE Field behind the school. Runners Club may be cancelled from time to time due to weather conditions. Please make sure you have subscribed to Willis PTO emails to receive Runner’s Club cancellation notices. 

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Drop off instructions…
Students may be dropped off by the PE field behind the school no earlier than 7:15 AM. The coaches will come to the field by 7:15 AM. Parents should stay in their cars and a volunteer will open the door for students to exit onto the field, just like car rider line. Students must not be left unattended.

What to bring…
Students should bring a water bottle labeled with their name, and use the restroom prior to arrival. There are NO restrooms or water fountains at the field.

How we track laps…
We track total laps with a scan card that will be handed out after first participation.  It is the student's responsibility to have this in their backpack each Wednesday to use. Runners earn various rewards at every 25-lap mark the next time they attend PE class.  
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Dismissal…
Runner’s Club ends at 7:55 AM. PE Coaches and volunteers will walk students into school through the cafeteria, where they can enjoy a free breakfast or go directly to their reading hallway.

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Students who run 74 laps will earn a special runners club t-shirt and other fun prizes!

Questions?
Please don't hesitate to email Coach Frisbie at [email protected].
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Robert E Willis Elementary PTO, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Robert E. Willis Elementary School

14705 The Masters Avenue

Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34202

Phone: (941) 316-8245 | Fax: (941) 316-8259
  • PTO EVENT CALENDAR
  • PTO INFORMATION
    • PTO BOARD
    • MEETING MINUTES
    • VOLUNTEER
  • FUNDRAISERS
    • DRESS DOWN DAYS
    • FAMILY BANNERS
    • SPIRIT NIGHTS
    • FUN RUN
    • BOX TOPS
    • BRICK ORDERS
  • EVENTS
  • SCHOOL
    • STAFF FAVORITES / AMAZON WISH LISTS
    • UNIFORM AND SPIRIT WEAR SHOP
    • STUDENT HANDBOOK
    • PARKING & VISITORS
    • SAC INFORMATION
    • MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    • BUS TRANSPORTATION INFO
    • GECKO CARE (BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE)
    • Runners Club
  • SPONSORS
  • QUICK LINKS
    • SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
    • BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
    • FOCUS PARENT PORTAL
    • MANATEE SCHOOL CALENDAR
  • CONTACT US