11/20/12 -11/29/12 to 12/6/12, Inclusive

Hi Good Sports!  Great job on the circuit training challenge!  Everyone who participated and did a good job received a certificate-well done!  We're working on our Standing Broad Jump test for leg strength and we're trying to finish up soon.  With K-2, we've continued our practice and evaluations for our locomotor skills with music instruments and application of student's skill and rhythm with music CD.It's always good to practice certain locomotor skills through-out the year,some of which help our coordination in various sports and for the great exercise,too.   We're all " kickin' it up" for Soccer action with skills/ drills practice, and then apply these skills in great games with friendly, fun competition!  Pass the words: " Good Sports are always winners when they do their best and work together."  We will always adapt during every P.E. class , as needed for every student.  Please participate with me when my schedule allows a Walking Club and always  work-out on Fitness Friday,too!    Remember, regular exercise boosts academic performance!!!  Way to go, Good Sports!  Keep EXERCISING!!!!!See you soon.   Sincerely,  Miss Brill

11/13/12 to 11/19/12

Dear Students,    We will continue our Circuit Training Challenge through-out the Month , promoting physical fitness and all students will do their best maintaining their " class feather" on our Gym Turkey.  In this case, the students are "tricky turkeys" by handling this fun challenge very well!  Adaptations are always made as needed.    We will continue our " Standing Broad Jump" fitness test for leg strength and power while others practice at various skills stations for self-improvement and exercise.    I've made some adjustments to our lesson this past cycle due to height and weight measurements being done during P.E. time, so we'll continue some of our locomotor fun and skills evaluation after this cycle with our younger students. Good Sports know how to be flexible and we'll make adjustments as needed.    We will participate in a variety of Thanksgiving theme-related activities for added fun and exercise. One of these activities uses sports equipment to set the Thanksgiving table in the form of a relay race/learning experience, which some classes will participate in, so at home they can be great helpers in setting the table,( a life-skill application).  Our youngest students will feel like they're " Dancing with the Stars" while performing a Turkey Tango-style dance! Some will listen to a story, if time allows.  Students will be discussing and some will be writing what they are thankful for. I am thankful for Good Sports! Go Team!!!   Keep exercising with me on Fitness Friday and remember to exercise over the Holiday break.    "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" to everyone!!!                                                              Sincerely,    Miss Brill

11/5/12 to 11/12/12 and continuing to 11/19/12 for K-2

Hi Good Sports!  We will test our leg strength by performing the "Standing Broad Jump."  We will practice at skills stations while I do testing.  As always, adaptations are made for any activity, as needed in P.E. Class.  During the Month of November, we will be building our Gym Turkey with "Class Feathers," representing great efforts and awesome participation in a Circuit Training Challenge! We always like to promote physical fitness with variety!  We will practice and perform locomotor skills and enjoy locomotor fun, rhythms, and relay action with great teamwork and cooperative games.   Our 10 point contest winners were announced and will receive their treats in their next gym class.  Way to go!!! Always do your best and keep exercising!        Sincerely,   Miss Brill

10/18/12 to 10/31/12

Dear Students,   Wear your sneakers and get ready for Kid's Choice Activities for the next 2 cycles.  Our Good Sports will exercise the voting process for their favorite activity choices.  We will continue studying the skeletal system via our "Mr. Bones" activity.  I'm hoping we'll exercise our "funny bone"  with a good joke or riddle. I"ll have a book on hand for students to read from or they can look one up or hear a good joke and share with us when they are in the Leader Squad..  We will finish-up doing re-tests on our running test, if needed.  Our next physical fitness test will be the "standing broad jump" for all ages to test for leg strength.      We will have some discussion and information to read about Red Ribbon Week and the importance of being aware and making wise choices.     Our skills stations, including a variety of physical skills, will be in place while I am testing.   Adaptations are made through-out all P.E. Classes.   Please exercise with me on Fitness Friday and whenever I am able to do a Walking Club.  Always do your best and keep exercising!   So proud of our NS Good Sports!  Go Team!!!   See you in the gym!                                        Sincerely,   Miss Brill

10/10/12 to 10/17/12

Dear Students,  I'm inviting all Good Sports to take my fitness challenge during this cycle and get ready for our Obstacle Course in P.E. Class.  You can earn a certificate by avoiding the "spiders" that are hanging around and scattered through-out the course.  We'll enjoy music CD's to dance to while we wait for our turn and this music will keep us motivated to keep going.   We'll continue our "Mr. Bones" activity for fun while we reinforce learning about the skeletal system.  We will always make adaptations for those students needing them.  During this cycle we will see a program about the sport of Slacklining in the gym with N.S. graduate, Travis Brown and co-slackliners.     Don't forget to join me when I'm able to do a Walking Club and exercise with me on Fitness Friday, too!   Please wear your sneakers and I'll see you soon in P.E. Class!          Go Gym Teams and N.S. Teams!!!              Sincerely,  Miss Brill

10/2/12 to 10/9/12          Hey there , Good Sports!  We should be finishing up our Shuttle Run and Dash tests  within the next week or two and also finish taking re-tests as needed. We're "on a roll" in P.E. class during this cycle with some great Cageball fun, promoting team efforts and cooperation, throwing skills, and following game and safety rules.  Our youngest students will participate in a "Spiders" movement activity incorporating the crab walk when they "travel" along a special pathway.  As always, adaptations will be in place for anyone needing them.  If time, some classes will be able to participate in a game using a "buddy" system promoting helpfulness and assistance.  We will practice and expand our skeletal vocabulary and promote reading via our "Mr. Bones" activity. ( It's a fun activity reinforcing learning about the skeletal system).  Students, please exercise with me on Fitness Friday and encourage others, too.  I'll look for you when I am able to do some Walking Clubs.  Don't forget to wear your sneakers for gym class and bring your smiles.      Keep exercising!!!                  Sincerely, Miss Brill

9/18/12 to 10/1/12, Inclusive    Hi Good Sports!   We will continue our running test, so please wear your sneakers.  While I do physical fitness testing, you will be able to practice at various skills stations for self-improvement and good exercise.  As you know, we usually include a variety of vocabulary words through-out the year that are relevant to our lessons as well as to real-life and positive interactions in the gym.  Our vocabulary word during this unit is "accurate," as we will be practicing a football throw at a target for K-2 and doing a file relay for passing and receiving for 3-6.  Then get ready for some great "Flag Tag" action where students will have opportunities to evaluate their performance and will be able to choose whether they're on offense or defense.   Come join me when I am able to do Walking Clubs and always participate with me on Fitness Friday to get your day off to a good start.  Keep exercising!  See you soon!            Sincerely, Miss Brill