Miss Brill's Homework Helpline

8/29/11 to 10/4/11, Inclusive

2011-10-05T17:54:00.000-07:00

H i Good Sports! We've gotten off to a pretty good start for this school year. We are all part of a great team working together for super healthy goals. Our theme through-out the year is always fitness and fun! Our first fitness test has been moving along. Kindergarten does a dash, while 1st through 6th grade does the "shuttle run." I see some future track stars!! Adaptations are always made as needed through-out any and all of our activities that we do for any student needing them. So far , we have worked on many physical skills at our skills stations for self-improvement, fun and great exercise. Our locomotor lane is the area to practice and improve our locomotor skills which transfer to many sports and games. Reinforcing and keeping up practice of these basic skills improves coordination and timing and provides great exercise! We've participated in a variety of fun tag games, some rhythmical activities, parachute activities and have currently enjoyed some awesome Flag Tag games. We have been working on our football throwing skills (our younger students throwing at our X targets on the wall and our older students throwing accurately to their receiver in our file relay skill station. The word "accurate" was our most recent vocabulary word. Some of our other vocabulary words were: physical fitness, safety, responsibility, leadership, good sports, rules, illustrations, cooperation and teamwork. Our youngest students listened to a story about Billy Bully and some listened to a story called Get up and Go, both stories helping to teach concepts kids need to know. By the way, my personal acronym for the word "GYM" is Get Yourself Moving!! We've completed some worksheets when we needed to hold P.E. classes in the student's classrooms if the gym was used for special reasons. We will always support and promote positive interactions and learning about real-life skills as well as physical skill variety and fun activities. Remember to exercise and work-out at home and in after school activities. My schedule will only allow an occasional Walking Club. I'll do my best. Please participate with me in our Fitness Friday Fun! See you soon in P.E. class with sneakers and smiles! Get ready for more action! P.S. Go Spartans! and Go Phillies!!! Keep exercising! Sincerely, Miss Brill

12/1/10 to 12/23/10, Inclusive

2011-01-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

We have been finishing up our jumping test for leg strength and now are working on upper body strength. Our K-2 students will be performing the "Seal Crawl," while our 3-6 grade students will be performing the "Isometric Push-up." I've asked the students to practice push-ups to prepare and of course, adaptations will be made as needed. We've had flexible gym classes as needed for gym usage and other necessary and fun activities enjoyed by all: music rehearsals and programs at H.S. fund-raiser pick-up, Holiday parties and so on. We will always promote physical activity with fun wherever our classes are held and via a variety of exercise and activity vehicles in which to provide positive interactions and hopefully, for students to show their excitement and interest in P.E. Class and exercise! ( My goal forever!!). We'll always cover our basic foundational skills and games of tradition, while very often addding a fun twist with some "variations on a theme" with some crazy game ideas. The plan behind this is to capture an interest in physical activity and for all students to feel engaged and important in the process and enjoy it as well! There IS something for every student to feel good at and we'll find it ! We have been working on good throwing form, blocking and team cooperation skills , a variety of physical skills practice, Wintertime favorites, and physical fitness activities in P.E. Class as well as on Fitness Friday, where all students and everyone work-out while I instruct and hopefully motivate all to participate over the loud speaker with fun music. I've asked our students to exercise over the Holiday break with friends and family and tell me when we return to school how they "worked-out" over the Holiday Vacation. Dear P.E. Students and their families; I wish you a very Healthy and Happy New Year, 2011!! All my best to you! Sincerely, Miss Brill

11/16/10 to 11/30/10, Inclusive

2010-11-29T13:54:00.000-08:00

We will continue and in some classes complete our "Standing Broad Jump" test for leg strength. Some classes will be participating or will have participated in a variety of Thanksgiving theme-related activities: some tag games; as able, many classes having learned to set the Thanksgiving table while using sports/gym equipment in a fun relay for this learning experience and of course, our youngest students were "Dancing with the Stars" while performing a simple Turkey Tango-style dance! We will finish-up our November Circuit Training Challenge as of the 30th. Our Gym Turkey has been looking terrific displaying "Class" feathers representing best exercise efforts. All students who participated the required amount of gym classes received or will receive a certificate for their great participation. I'm glad for everyone's efforts during our Fitness Friday Activity and I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving break and did remember to exercise. I am always thankful for "Good Sports!" See you soon!

11/3/10 to 11/12/10, Inclusive

2010-11-16T14:03:00.000-08:00

During the Month of November, our P.E. students will be building our Gym Turkey with "Class Feathers" representing great efforts by all students in a Circuit Training Challenge. We will continue our jumping test, practice and enjoy some locomotor fun and rhythms, relay action with great teamwork and games of cooperation. We will be practicing a variety of scooter skills and applying these skills in some fun scooter games and activities. We'll even try the Scooter Limbo! We like to always promote physical fitness with variety! As always, adaptations are made as needed for every activity. Our 10 point contest winners will be announced and rewards given in P.E. Class. Go Good Sports! Go N.S.!! Stay tuned for our next Fitness Friday Activity and do your best as you participate. See you soon in P.E. Class!

10/22/10 to 11/2/10, Inclusive

2010-10-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

Our next fitness test will be the "Standing Broad Jump" ( an indicator of leg strength for all grade levels). Get ready for Kid's Choice Activities for the next 2 cycles. All good sports will exercise the voting process for their favorite choices . All students are getting ht.and wt. measurements by our Nursing Dept. during these cycles and some are having an Energy Program in the gym. We will continue to rattle our "Mr. Bones" ( Skeletal System Activity) and I'm hoping we'll exercise our "funny bone" with a good joke or riddle! Let's have fun with me during our Fitness Friday Activity and always do your personal best in P.E. Class and everywhere . We're proud of all of our N.S. Good Sports!!

10/18/10 to 10/21/10, Inclusive

2010-10-27T18:17:00.000-07:00

It's time for our Obstacle Course in P.E. Class. I invited all Good Sports to take my fitness challenge this cycle and avoid the "spiders" hanging around the gym! We enjoyed good music to dance to while waiting for our turn and which also kept us motivated to get through the course. We'll continue our "Mr. Bones" activity for fun while reinforcing learning of the skeletal system.. We'll also remember our Firefighters who help keep us safe. All students received a certificate for doing their best and escaping from the spiders in our fun obstacle course! See you soon in P.E. Class, Good Sports! Please exercise with me on Fitness Friday ,too!

10/8/10 to 10/15/10, Inclusive

2010-10-21T03:52:00.000-07:00

We're "on a roll" in P.E. Class with some great Cageball fun promoting team efforts and cooperation , throwing skills and demonstrating our ability to follow game rules and safety rules. Our youngest students did a "spiders" movement activity with music CD incorporating the crab walk when they were to "travel" along a special pathway. As always, adaptations are in place as needed for everyone. Some classes were able to participate in a game incorporating a "buddy" system promoting collaborative efforts and helpfulness. We will rattle "Mr Bones", a fun activity which helps us to learn about our skeletal system and reinforce that knowledge. Everyone, please exercise with me on Fitness Friday! See you soon, Good Sports! P.S. Go NS!! Keep going Phillies!!

9/28/10 to 10/7/10, Inclusive

2010-10-07T20:10:00.000-07:00

"Pass the word!" We've been "kickin' it up" for soccer fun, skills practice and great games with friendly competition in P.E. class. As always, we promote positive interactions with our Good Sports! Please participate with me during Fitness Friday activities and be motivated toward exercise on your own for good health! See you soon! GO SPARTANS! GO PHILLIES!

9/22/10 to 9/27/10, Inclusive

2010-09-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! We will soon finish up our "dash" and "shuttle run" physical fitness tests. I've seen many improvements as we do our re-tests , if needed. During this cycle , we have enjoyed positive interactions and lots of fun with our parachute activities. I always look forward to seeing you do your best and also for all to participate in our Fitness Friday Activity! By the way, Go N.S. and go Phillies!!! See you in P.E. Class!

9/10/10 to 9/21/10. Inclusive

2010-09-20T03:38:00.000-07:00

We have been continuing our running test. Kindergarten is doing the "Dash" and First through Sixth Grade is doing the "Shuttle Run." Our Good Sports are doing their best and we certainly have some fast runners! We've been sharpening our throwing skills by practicing with a football and practicing other physical skills at various skills stations and also have been sharing lots of fun and great exercise with some great Flag Tag games and other tag activities. Always remember to work-out at home and also participate with me in our Fitness Friday fun! See you soon in P.E. Class!

2010-09-07T03:50:00.001-07:00

8/30/10 to 9/2/10 and 9/3/10 to 9/9/10, Inclusive

2010-09-07T03:39:00.000-07:00

H i Good Sports! Welcome back! Our beginning P.E. Classes went very well so far and our Spartan Football Team did very well for their first game, too! Go Team! Fitness and fun is always our theme in gym class. Our first fitness test is a running test with adaptations as needed. Please remember to always wear your sneakers and bring along those great smiles, too! I look forward to sharing a variety of great activities and lots of fun through-out this school year! See you soon in P.E. class!!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Friday, May 28, 2010, Inclusive

2010-05-20T06:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Wear your sneakers so you will be ready for some grear "Flag Tag" action in P.E. Class this week. You will be getting plenty of exercise with these activities and of course, adaptations will always be made as needed. We will continue our discussion of our major muscle groups and how to exercise them. For homework, keep exercising for good health and also to improve your levels of flexibility, endurance and strength. I'll look for you to participate in Walking Clubs( winner gets a stepometer/pedometer) and also work-out with me on Fitness Friday! Go Good Sports!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Inclusive

2010-05-12T07:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! We will continue our discussion of our "Principal's Muscles" with a fun spin while learning the major muscle groups and how to exercise these muscles to stay in shape. We will complete all of our testing. Good Sports are always a big hit who do their best in P.E. Class and we'll be covering our bases with some extra base-game fun! As always, we will practice a variety of physical skills, as well as learning about real-life, teamwork and positive interactions! Our Walking Club continues with our Winners receiving a stepometer/pedometer to count their steps. Get ready for a work-out on Fitness Friday! I'm always glad to hear about everyone participating! See you soon!

Tuesday, May4, 2010 to Tuesday, May 11, 2010, Inclusive

2010-05-04T03:30:00.000-07:00

We will introduce and begin our discussion of our "Principal's Muscles," with our very own Principals allowing us to put some fun into our learning of the major muscle groups! We will continue/re-test/complete our sit-up testing. It's time to "play ball" in gym class! All "Good Sports" who do their best are always a "big hit" in P.E. Class! We may even add a rhythmical activity for our youngest students. At our practice stations, we will be working with some fun equipment, emphasizing many physical skills, such as throwing, catching, tracking, golf putting and locomotor skills. Our Walking Club Winners have begun to receive a stepometer/pedometer device to count their walking steps in lieu of the traditional pencil prize. Stay tuned for our Fitness Friday Activity! Keep exercising!

Monday, April 26, 2010 to Monday, May 3, 2010 Inclusive

2010-04-26T03:16:00.000-07:00

We will repeat our activities from the previous cycle due to the Science Fair being held in the gym (By the way, our 6th Graders did a great job with their projects!). In the meantime, some of our classes were able to go to the H.S. Track to try it out! Third through sixth grade students: stay tuned for more floor hockey fun and our youngest students will work together and continue their fun, cooperative game. Some first grade classes will be going on their Field Trip this week. All other classes will continue will continue their sit-up testing with modifications as needed. As always, while I do testing, the rest of the students are able to go to various skill stations for individual practice, while our Leader Squad assists. Some examples: jumping rope, hula hooping, basket shooting, golf putting, roller racersand locomotor skills, etc... I'll look for your participation in Walking Clubs and our Fitness Friday Activity. Go Good Sports! See you soon in P.E. Class!

Friday, April 16, 2010 to Friday, April 23, 2010, Inclusive

2010-04-16T06:51:00.000-07:00

We will continue our sit-up testing in P.E. class providing modifications as needed. During this cycle, 3rd through 6th grade will "stick around" for some floor hockey fun while our youngest students will leap into action with a great cooperative game. All students will be learning about teamwork and how we all need to work together for positive results. Please join me for Walking Clubs. Recently, we walked on the new track at High School. It was awesome! Let's all go for healthy goals and participate in our Fitness Friday activity. See you soon!

Thursday, April 8, 2010 to Thursday, April 15, 2010, Inclusive

2010-04-08T04:10:00.000-07:00

Hi P.E. Students! I hope you've been practicing for your "sit-up" test which begins during this cycle. I will provide modifications to this test when needed. Wear your sneakers and get ready for "Kid's Choice" Activities in gym class! Let's always choose to do our best in all of our activities and be happy with our choices. I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and always encourage your best participation in our Fitness Friday activity. "Good Sports" always choose to do their best! Our "10 Wins in Gym" Contest Winners will be announced soon and treats given in the upcoming week. Way to go!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 to Wednesday, April 7, 2010, Inclusive

2010-03-30T04:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! All fitness testing for the 3rd marking period will be completed this week. Please practice for your upcoming sit-up test. Modifications will be made as needed. We'll be "setting up" for some more fun Volleyball/Beachball Volleyball games and Holiday theme-related activities. So let's all "hop to it" and put some "spring" into our step and actions while we work-out together. I'll look for your participation in our Walking Clubs and the next Fitness Friday. Let's remember to exercise over the Easter Holiday break. See you soon in P.E. class! "Happy Spring" to everyone! Sincerely, Miss Brill

Monday, March 22, 2010 to Monday, March 29, 2010, Inclusive

2010-03-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

We have been completing our physical fitness testing and re-testing for the 3rd marking period. At the beginning of the 4th marking period, we will begin "sit-ups," which will determine our abdominal strength and endurance. Practice some sit-ups at home on a safe, comfortable surface so you are ready for your test. Students in 1st through 6th grade are timed for a minute and Kindergarten for half a minute. Modifications to this test will be made as needed. During this cycle, we will be "setting up" for some Volleyball and other fun net games. As always, we will learn about "real-life" skills in P.E. class as well as many physical skills. Let's always go for healthy goals and exercise everyday and participate with me in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday. I'll always check in with you to see how you've been working out! Good Sports know how to work-out well together and "set-up" for good health! See you soon!

Friday, March 12, 2010 to Friday, March 19, 2010, Inclusive

2010-03-11T18:45:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! All fitness testing for the 3rd marking period will be completed as soon as possible. We're continually working on many physical skills, as well as practicing positive interactions, learning about real-life skills(responsibility, leadership, cooperation, Good Sportsmanship, etc...), and always having great fun while setting healthy goals. We're always going for the "Gold" in gym class and that means doing our very best when working on our personal levels of physical fitness. All modifications are made on the spot as needed. Your lifelong homework assignment is to practice exercising everyday and staying motivated so to earn your healthy rewards. Coordinate your efforts with family and friends! It's "Reel Jig" time in P.E. Class this week and we'll be having some fitness fun with some Irish Folk Dancing and theme-related tag games and activities. Relays and tag games are in to be fit and trim and that's no "blarney!" It's FITNESS 4-EVER in P.E. Class, Walking Clubs, Fitness Friday and everywhere! "Good Luck," Good Sports, as you reach for your healthy goals! I'm very proud of you!!!

Thursday, March 4, 2010 to Thursday, March 11, 2010, Inclusive

2010-03-04T03:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Good Sports! We will continue and for some classes, finish up/re-test for leg strength, ("Air Chair"), grades 1-6 and re-tests for upper body strength for Kindergarten classes. During this cycle, we'll be on the go with " TAE-BO" Jr., for a great work-out! Each student will be exercising for good health, good hearts and strong bodies-what great goals! Our Olympic Champions took the challenge and did a great job as we do our best to do the same in P.E. Class, working on our individuals goals as able and as always, providing adaptations. We've been doing some theme-related work in our book exchange classes,i.e.,The Olympics, Dr. Seuss, special Holidays and seasons. I'll catch up with you for Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday for extra fitness activity. See you soon in gym class-get ready for the challenge! P.S. Way to read, students and parents! I was happy to share treats with those who turned in my newspaper ad! Reminder-Keep Exercising!!!

Friday, February 19, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010, Inclusive

2010-02-18T19:32:00.000-08:00

All re-tests for upper body strength will be finished. We will continue our testing for leg strength(1-6). Our Super Good Sports always win when they do their best and go for good goals. Our Olympic Team is always working and striving to do their best and we should be proud of their great efforts no matter what the outcome is. I'm proud of you when you do your best! It's all about teamwork in P.E. Class! We will practice the necessary skills for our activities this cycle. Our K-2 students will enjoy a game of Bowling Basketball and our 3rd-6th grade students will play regular Basketball(Referees and all). Join our exercise team and participate with me in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday and keep going for those healthy goals! I wish you happy, healthy hearts! See you in gym class!

Friday, February 5, 2010 to Friday, February 12, 2010, Inclusive

2010-02-05T03:56:00.000-08:00

We're aiming for great hearts in P.E. Class and we love to exercise! Let's all be heart smart, not only by promoting physical activity/physical fitness at school, but at home as well. Way to go! We're all a great team working together toward healthy goals! We will finish up any tests/re-tests for upper body strength and some classes (1-6), will begin the "Air Chair" for leg strength/endurance. We will practice a variety of physical skills and participate in many fun Valentine-themed activities during this cycle. Please join me for Walking Clubs and for our Fitness Friday activity. I look forward to seeing you in gym class!

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

2010-01-28T03:25:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-20T06:27:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-07T13:24:00.000-08:00

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!

Monday, December 21, 2009 to Thursday, January 7, 2010, Inclusive.

2009-12-20T16:56:00.000-08:00

Dear Students, Please wear your sneakers and get ready for some Wintertime favorites, Holiday games and flexible activities in P.E. Class during this cycle. We'll begin/continue our physical fitness tests for upper body strength. Please practice, be strong and be ready for this next test. I'll look for your participation in our Walking Clubs and a good work-out together before the Holiday begins. Please exercise over the Holiday Vacation with friends and family. I'm always happy when you go for healthy goals! I wish you and your family a very Healthy and Happy New Year, 2010!!!

Friday, December 11th to Friday, December 18th, 2009

2009-12-10T14:35:00.000-08:00

We will begin our fitness tests for upper body strength for some classes as we are able during this 6-day cycle. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will perform the "Seal Crawl" while 3rd through 6th grade will perform the "Isometric Push-up." Practice your regular push-ups to help you get ready. Adaptations can be made as needed. We will have flexible gym classes as needed for gym usage and any special events. Please wear your sneakers and get ready for some Wintertime favorites and Holiday-related activities activities in P.E. Class! Many skills will be covered during this time. We'll be Rockin' with Rudolph and working out to the tune, " The Twelve Days of Gym Class," for some great fitness fun! I'll look for your super participation in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday! We won't be " stuck in any ruts" this Winter- all our Good Sports will team-up with best exercise efforts to reach healthy goals and stay in good shape! See you soon in gym class!

Tuesday December 1st to Wednesday, December 9, 2009

2009-11-30T13:49:00.000-08:00

We will do our best to finish up our "Standing Broad Jump" test for leg strength and some classes may possibly begin our next test for upper body strength. We will have flexible gym classes as needed for activities being held in the gym;i.e., H1N1 Vaccine, Music rehearsals and PTO Fundraiser Pick-up. Our main objective is to always promote physical fitness in P.E. class and continue to promote Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday-I am always happy when you participate and join in! During this cycle, we will go to some classrooms with flexible activities such as,exercise CD's,videos,worksheets and classroom games as needed and when in the gym, we will practice positive interactions, practice good throwing form with accuracy, blocking and team cooperation skills, as well as practice many other skills while doing our best and having fun! We're shaping up in gym class! Keep up the great work, everyone! P.S. Go Spartan Football Team!!!

Wednesday November 18 to November 25,2009 (Day 1 to 6 Inclusive)

2009-11-17T13:45:00.000-08:00

We will continue our jumping tests for leg strength. We will finish up our November Circuit Training Challenge. Our Gym Turkey looks great displaying our "Class" feathers representing our best exercise efforts. We will participate in a variety of fun activities with a Thanksgiving theme: some tag games, most classes learning to set the Thanksgiving table using sports/gym equipment using a fun relay in this learning process and our youngest students will "Dance with the Stars" while they perform a simple Tango-style Dance! Please everyone do your best on Fitness Friday and I'll also look for your participation in Walking Clubs through-out the week. Remember to exercise over the Thanksgiving Break. "Happy Thanksgiving," everyone! I am thankful for "Good Sports." See you soon in P.E. Class! P.S. Go Spartan Football Team!

November 10, 2009

2009-11-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Our jumping test for leg strength will continue. Treats will be given to classes winning our "10 pt." contest. We willcontinue our Gym Turkey with "Class Feathers" showing best efforts during our November Circuit Training Challenge. Remember to focus on practicing your exercises daily to stay in shape. We will be "on a roll " with some Cageball Fun in gym class. I'll look for you in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday Activities. Great job, North Schuylkill Football Team! All Good Sports-see you soon in P.E. Class!

November 2, 2009

2009-11-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

We will begin to build our Gym Turkey with "Class Feathers" representing great efforts by all students during our circuit training challenge for the month of November. We will also begin our jumping test for leg strength and we will enjoy some locomotor fun and rhythms, some relay action with great teamwork and games of cooperation. We like to promote physical fitness with variety! I'll be looking for you to participate in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday(when I'll announce our "10 point" winners, who will be receiving their rewards in their next P.E. class. Go Good Sports! P.S. Hang in there, Phillies!

October 23, 2009

2009-10-22T14:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! Please wear your sneakers and tie your shoelaces very well because I'm inviting you to take my fitness challenge in this week's activities in P.E. Class. Will you be able to escape from and avoid the "spiders" hanging around in the gym? It's time for our Obstacle Course, including some good music to help keep us motivated and allow us to dance a little while waiting for our turn.( We may even include a "polka" in honor of our Anthracite Heritage). We will continue our "Mr. Bones" activity to reinforce knowledge of the skeletal system, as well. Are you ready for this fun fitness challenge? I will provide any adaptations as needed for our classes this coming week. Also, remember to thank our Firefighters for all they do to help us and keep us safe. We will be wrapping up our "10 Point" Class Contest for best cooperative efforts for the first marking period. Class Winners will be announced in the near future, as well as your reward!I'll look for you to participate in Walking Clubs and for everyone to get into the action on Fitness Friday! See you soon! P.S. Way to go, Phillies!!!!!

October 15,2009

2009-10-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

We've been finishing up our running tests and doing any re-tests. Our next fitness test will be the standing broad/long jump (an indicator of leg strength) for all grade levels. Please wear your sneakers and get ready for "Kid's Choice" Activities. All Good Sports will exercise the voting process to choose a favorite activity and all will be happy with their choices. We will begin to rattle "Mr. Bones," a fun activity which helps us learn about our skeletal system and the reinforcement of that knowledge. If you are in the Leader Squad for our next P.E. Class, please bring in a good joke or riddle so we can also exercise our "funny bone!" I look forward to seeing you in our Walking Clubs and let's have fun and everyone exercise with me during our Fitness Friday activity! I"m proud of you when you do your personal best. Great job! Good Sports always choose to do their best! P.S. Go Phillies!!!!

Thursday, October 8,2009

2009-10-08T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! Our first Physical Fitness Test is moving along. Kindergarten has been doing the "Dash" and First through Sixth Grade has been doing the "Shuttle Run." We have some fast runners in our gym classes! We hope to finish-up and do any re-tests within the next week or so. "Go Team, Fitness is the theme all year in P.E. Class!" We've participated in a variety of fun tag games parachute activities and lately we've been "kickin' it up" for soccer fun and skills practice and great games with friendly competition! We support and promote positive interactions, practice many physical skills and real-life skills, as well. I'm very happy when you participate with me in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday Activity. Way to go for good goals, everyone! P.S. Go Phillies!

May 20, 2009

2009-05-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

"Way to go" to those students who participated in the Hershey Track and Field Event recently held at the H.S. stadium-heard great things about you! We'll complete our 4th Marking Pd. with some more Volleyball action and some "Kid's Choice" activities for end of the year fun and finish our discussion of the "Principal's Muscles." Let's have some extra fun together while we finish up with a request or two for our Fitness Friday Activity! I'd like to send lots of "Best Wishes" to our 6th Graders for great success in the future! Good Sports always go far in the game of life! We'll miss you in our Elementary School. For everyone, your homework assignment is to "Keep Exercising" and have a "Happy and Safe Summer!" Sincerely, Miss Brill

May 11,2009

2009-05-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

All sit-up testing will be completed. We will continue our discussion of "The Principal's Muscles," while we have some fun learning the major muscle groups and how to exercise those muscles for a total body work-out. We will be "setting up" for some Volleyball and other net fun this week in gym class. Let's all go for healthy goals and participate in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday! I'll be checking in with you to see how you've been working out! Good Sports know how to work-out together!

May 1, 2009

2009-05-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

We will finish our sit-up tests and any other tests that students may have missed. Registration forms are available in the gym for any student born between 1995 and 2000 for the Annual Hershey's Track and Field Event sponsored by Frackville Recreation Board and held at the H.S. stadium on May 17th. We will continue to "play ball" in P.E. class, working on various physical skills as well as life-skills, too. We will begin our discussion of "The Principal's Muscles" while adding some "fun" to learning our major muscle groups. I'll look for everyone's participation in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday! Way to go, Good Sports!

April 23,2009

2009-04-23T09:39:00.000-07:00

We will continue/complete our sit-up testing and any re-tests, if needed. It's time to "play ball" in gym class! All "Good Sports" who do their best are always a "big hit" in P.E. class! At our practice stations,we will be working with some fun equipment, which will emphasize many physical skills, such as throwing,catching,tracking, golf putting and locomotor skills. We will soon begin our discussion of our "Principal's Muscles"-stay tuned. I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and for everyone's great participation in our Fitness Friday Activity. Keep exercising!

April 15, 2009

2009-04-15T07:11:00.000-07:00

Please wear your sneakers so are always ready for all the action in gym class. Third through sixth grade students: stay tuned for more floor hockey fun! Our youngest students will continue a great cooperative game! All students are learning to be part of a team and "working together", which provides a good foundation in the game of life! We'll continue our sit-up testing in P.E. class, Walking Clubs for every age during recess and our Fitness Friday activity, which includes everyone at school! Go Good Sports for healthy goals!

April 1,2009

2009-04-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

Let's all hop to it and put some spring into our step while we work-out together! In our P.E. Class our youngest students will be "leaping" into action in a great cooperative activity and the "bunny hop", too; while our 3rd-6th grade students will be "sticking around" for some floor hockey fun! Good Sports=great teamwork,great exercise, and fun! We'll continue our sit-up tests and as always, our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday, too! Let's remember to exercise over the Holiday break. "Happy Spring!" See you soon!

March 24,2009

2009-03-24T12:55:00.000-07:00

We will begin "sit-ups", our next physical fitness test, which will determine our abdominal strength and endurance. Practice some sit-ups at home on a safe, comfortable surface so you are ready for your test. First through 6th grade students are timed for a minute and Kindergarten for half a minute. Modifications to this test will be made, as needed. Wear your sneakers and get ready for "Kid's Choice" Activities in gym class this week! Let's choose to do our best in all activities and be happy with our choices. I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and encourage your great participation in our Fitness Friday activity! Way to go, Good Sports!

March 13,2009

2009-03-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

It's "Reel Jig" time in gym class this week and we'll be having some fitness fun with some Irish Folk Dancing and theme-related tag games and activities. All fitness testing for the 3rd marking period will be completed. We're always working on many physical skills,as well as practicing positive interactions, learning about real-life skills(responsibility, leadership, cooperation, Good Sportsmanship,etc...)and having great fun while setting healthy goals. See you in gym class, walking clubs,and "Good Luck" as you do your best on Fitness Friday!

March 5, 2009

2009-03-05T12:08:00.000-08:00

We will finish up all testing and re-testing for leg strength and some re-tests for upper body strength. We're going for the "Gold" in gym class and that means doing our very best when working on our personal levels of physical fitness. Your lifelong homework asssignment is to practice exercising for a while everyday ! Relays and tag games are in to be fit and trim and that's no blarney! It's FITNESS 4 - EVER in P.E. Class, Fitness Friday, Walking Clubs and everywhere!Please join me while we all reach for healthy goals Go GOOD SPORTS!

February 25, 2009

2009-02-25T06:59:00.000-08:00

WE will continue/finish up our testing for leg strength(1-6) and any re-tests for upper body strength(K). We'll be on the go with "TAE-BO" Jr. for a great work-out this week in gym class. We'll be exercising and jumping around for good health and good hearts-what great goals! I'll catch up with you in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday for some extra fitness activity and fun! See you soon in P.E. class-get ready for the challenge!

February 17, 2009

2009-02-17T06:45:00.000-08:00

We will continue our testing for leg strength(1-6). Our Super Good Sports always win when they do their best and go for good goals. We'll be working on some ball handling challenges and a variety of skills practice. It's all about teamwork in P.E. class! Our K-2 students will enjoy a game of Bowling Basketball and our 3rd-6th grade students will play regular basketball.(Referees and all). If time allows, we'll practice some dancing with 5th and 6th grade for their dance on Friday! Join our exercise team and participate with me in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday and keep going for those healthy goals! See you in gym class!

February 6,2009

2009-02-06T09:48:00.000-08:00

We're aiming for a great heart in gym class! We love to exercise! Make sure you exercise at home, too! We will continue our testing for leg strength, do re-tests for upper body strength, practice physical skills and participate in fun activities for good health. Please join me for Walking Clubs and do your best on Fitness Friday. I'll be looking for you in our next gym class!

January 27,2009

2009-01-27T06:49:00.000-08:00

We will finish up our testing for upper body strength(K-6) and we will begin our test for leg strength in the form of isometrics(1-6). We're "bonkers" for a challenge in gym class and we'll be adding up half-court basket shooting scores for some friendly competition while supporting teamwork skills with this half-court fun challenge! Our younger students will reinforce and practice previously taught locomotor skills in a fun activity as well as participating in a character-building game! Hey Good Sports: Let's go for healthy goals - join in with me for Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday. Later this week our "10 point" winners will be announced and will receive their treats. See you in gym class!

January 16,2009

2009-01-16T07:04:00.000-08:00

Please wear your sneakers and get ready for "Kid's Choice" Activities in gym class this week! We will choose our favorite activities by exercising the voting process and all Good Sports will be happy with their choices. Let's always choose to do our best in all of our activities. I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and for all to stay in shape together on Fitness Friday. Way to go, everyone!

January 6, 2009

2009-01-06T07:16:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy New Year! Hope you had a very Happy Holiday and made some time to exercise. We will continue our testing for upper body strength in P.E. class. We will always practice being good team players while cooperating and encouraging each other. Get ready for some fun challenges in gym class.. I'll look for your great efforts in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday activities. Best efforts always "shape-up" good health and Good Sports! See you soon!

December 11, 2008

2008-12-11T06:52:00.000-08:00

Please wear your sneakers and be ready for some wintertime favorites and Holiday games and activities in P.E. class. We will begin our upper body strength tests this week. I'll look for your great participation in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday activities. Let's all shape-up together and stay healthy! See you in gym class!

December 1, 2008

2008-12-03T07:01:00.000-08:00

Our main objective is to always promote physical fitness in P.E. class and continue to promote our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday. We also promote exercise beyond the school day via extra-curricular activities with friends and Family Fun, too! Recently, we have been offering the opportunity to apply for free passes to those 4th and 5th grade students whose families participate in winter activities at area ski resorts. This week in gym we will practice positive interactions, practice good throwing form with accuracy, blocking and team cooperation skills, as well as practice many other skills while doing our best and having fun! We're shaping up in gym class! Keep up the good work!

November 21,2008

2008-11-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

We will finish up our Circuit Training Challenge. Our Gym Turkey looks great, displaying "Class" feathers representing best efforts. Way to go, kids! We will finish our jumping tests/re-tests. We will participate in fun activities with a Thanksgiving Theme and our youngest students will perform a simple-style Tango Dance.(We're Dancing with the Stars!) Please do your best on Fitness Friday and I'll see you through-out the week for Walking Clubs. "Happy Thanksgiving", everyone! Remember to exercise! I am thankful for "Good Sports!"

November 12, 2008

2008-11-12T07:01:00.000-08:00

We will maintain our Gym Turkey with "Class" feathers showing best efforts during November's Circuit Training Challenge. Our jumping test for leg strength continues. Everyone- please remember to wear sneakers and remember to practice your exercises every day to stay in shape. We'll be " on a roll" in gym class with some Cageball Fun! I look forward to seeing you in Walking Clubs and for everyone to do their best on Fitness Friday! See you in P.E. class soon!

2008-11-04T12:12:00.000-08:00

November 4, 2008 We will start building our Gym Turkey with "Class" feathers representing great efforts during our circuit training challenge for the month of November. We will continue our jumping test for leg strength and we will enjoy some locomotor fun and rhythms,some relay action and games of cooperation. As always, we like to promote physical fitness with variety! I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and get ready for Fitness Friday, when I'll also announce our 10 point winners,who will be receiving their rewards in their next P.E. class. Go Good Sports! Way to go Phillies!!!

October 27, 2008

2008-10-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

Get ready for "Kid's Choice" Activities in gym class! We will exercise the voting process to choose a favorite activity and all Good Sports will be happy with their choices. We will continue to rattle "Mr. Bones", an activity used to reinforce our knowledge of the skeletal system. Perhaps we will even exercise our "funny bone." Bring in a good joke or riddle for our next P.E. class if you are in the Leader Squad. Please wear your sneakers so you can jump your farthest on our next test. I look forward to seeing you in Walking Clubs, too! Let's choose to do our best while we have fun in P.E. Class. Remember Halloween safety, too. P.S. Go Phillies!!!!

October 17, 2008

2008-10-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

Be sure to wear your sneakers for your next gym class! I challenge you to escape from the " spiders " that have arrived in the gym. It's time for our obstacle course including good music to help keep us motivated ( I might even include a few polkas in honor of Heritage Week ). Are you ready for this fun fitness challenge? I'll look for you in Walking Clubs and to share the action on Fitness Friday. See you in P.E. class! P.S. Go Phillies!

October 8, 2008

2008-10-08T06:50:00.000-07:00

Our next fitness test will be the standing broad/long jump( an indicator of leg strength ), for all grade levels. We will sharpen our throwing skills by practicing with a football and some other physical skills as well and then all "Good Sports" will move on to some great "Flag Tag" action! Please wear your sneakers. I'll look for you to participate in Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday! See you soon!

September 30, 2008

2008-09-30T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! All running tests/re-tests will be finished this week. Please wear your sneakers for gym class so we can kick up some more Soccer fun! Also, it's great to see you participate with me in our Walking Clubs and Fitness Friday. Way to go everyone! Go Team-Fitness is the theme!

Monday September 22, 2008

2008-09-22T05:26:00.000-07:00

We will continue our running fitness test for all grades. Please remember to wear your sneakers so you can participate in all gym activities. Pass the word! WE' re kickin' it up for some soccer fun this week. See you in gym!

September 11,2008

2008-09-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hi Good Sports! Our first Physical Fitness Test is going well! We have some fast runners in our gym classes. Kindergarten is doing the "Dash" and First through Sixth Grade is doing the "Shuttle Run." Please remember to wear your sneakers and proper gym gear (including smiles) so you can do your best. See you in gym class!

Week of September 2, 2008

2008-08-21T10:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to all Good Sports! Please remember to wear your sneakers and smiles for every gym class! I look forward to sharing lots of fun in all of our activities this school year.