SOAKED- Second-grader Sydney Buthman, above left, emerges from the water after taking a plunge down the huge water slide that was set up for Mountain View Elementary's 15th annual Field Day. At right, second-graders Kendall Ream, top, and Michael Prins, bottom, show off the results of their tumble down the slide. Mountain View students have a Field Day The children of Mountain View Elementary School participated in the school's 15th annual Field Day games May 15. This year's theme was "Olympic Spirit."

A Parade of Nations opened the program, with each class representing a different country. Fifth-grader Oscar Ibarra took the Athlete's Oath, and third-grader Rosie Navarro was the torch bearer.

Classes took part in 12 events, including volleyball, soccer, a tricycle relay and a luge Slip 'n Slide. At the end of the day each student was presented with a gold medal button.

Mountain View's PTA started Field Day 15 years ago as a means of celebrating the end of state and national testing by spending a day outside participating in active team-building sports. Parent volunteers assist in running the events as well as donating snacks and beverages.