Thursday, January28, 2010 to Thursday, February 4, 2010, Inclusive

We're "bonkers" for a challenge in P.E. Class and we'll be adding up half-court basket shooting scores for friendly competition while supporting teamwork skills with this half-court challenge! Our younger students will practice and reinforce previously taught locomotor skills in a fun activity, as well as participating in a character-building game! We will finish up our testing for upper body strength (K-6) and provide re-testing as needed. Next test is the "Air Chair" for grades 1-6. We will provide adaptations and flexible lessons for P.E. Classes on the 28th (P.M.), due to the H1N1 Vaccine in the gym. Let's all go for healthy goals-join in with me for Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday, at which time I will announce our " 10 point " winners-treats to follow, soon! See you soon, Good Sports!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 to Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Inclusive

Hi Good Sports! Can you believe we've finished up with our second marking period? As they say, "time flies when you're having fun! I'll soon be announcing our "10 Point" Contest Winners for best cooperative efforts for the second marking period and as always, those classes will receive their reward in the near future. "Congratulations to all students who always do their best in P.E. Class and everywhere! We will continue our testing for upper body strength- I have seen improvements and many students have reported they've been practicing to maintain and improve their fitness levels. I'm very proud of you! For our youngest students-please continue to practice tying your shoelaces-I'm very happy to have some good helpers in each class. We work on many physical skills in P.E. Class during our skill stations practice time and we will add some ball handling/dribbling activity to this practice time, as well. Get ready for some fun challenges in gym class during this cycle. We will practice being good team players while cooperating and encouraging each other. Remember, best efforts always "shape-up" your good health& fitness and fun AND "Good Sports are Winners in my book! Let's get everyone moving on Fitness Friday & I'll look for your participation in our Walking Clubs! See you soon!!!

Friday,January 8,2010 to Friday, January 15, 2010,Inclusive

Hi Students! Happy New Year! Please be sure to wear your sneakers and smiles and get ready for " Kid's Choice" Activities in gym class during this cycle. We will choose our favorite P.E. activities by exercising the voting process and of course, all Good Sports will be happy with their choices. We will continue our physical fitness testing for upper body strength (K-2 will perform the " Seal Crawl", while grades 3-6 will perform the " Isometric Push-up.") I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and for everyone to shape-up together on Fitness Friday! Let's always choose to do our best and have lots of fun! See you soon in P.E. Class!