20150518 - Staley Da Bear Visit

Westwood Elementary School students react as Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear makes an appearance at the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear helped Westwood Elementary School students warm up before the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Westwood Elementary School students warm up with calisthenics led by Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear before the start of the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear led Westwood Elementary School students in warm up calisthenics before the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Shadows are cast as Westwood Elementary School student's warm up before the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Westwood Elementary School students run the 1/4 mile during the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

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H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com Chicago Bears mascot Staley lends a paw as Westwood Elementary School students and faculty compete in a tug-of-war game during the school’s Field Days on Monday in Woodstock. Staley visited the school as part of the Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL sponsored Fuel up to Play 60 program that encourages students to exercise for 60 minutes per day and eat healthy foods.

Westwood Elementary School students compete in the tug-of war event during the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Westwood Elementary School third grader Charlie Gilmore anchors the rope for his team during the tug-o-war competition. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

Westwood Elementary School 4th grade girls run the 1/4 mile during the school’s Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com

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H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com Westwood Elementary School fifth grader Jimmy Gluth shows off his cap autographed by Staley the Chicago Bears mascot. Is addition to signing autographs Staley led the students in calisthenic warm ups and posed for photos. Visit nwherald.com to view a video and photo gallery.

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear offers a hug to one of Westwood Elementary School students during Field Days. H. Rick Bamman - hbamman@shawmedia.com