9/11/13 to 9/17/13

Hi Good Sports!   Please remember to wear your sneakers, as we have begun our Physical Fitness test for running and agility.  Kindergarten will be doing the "Dash" and 1st-6th grades will be doing the "Shuttle Run" with the total distance being covered=120 ft.  Adaptations will be made as needed in all activities and we will compare previous results as able seeking individual improvement.    For homework for our youngest students, practice tying shoelaces with a grown-up or older brother or sister.There are some great helpers in our classes who help assist me with that task until the others are able to tie.  "Thank you" to all kind helpers!      We have incorporated various skills stations, where students take turns practicing  different skills, challenging themselves, improving skills, and evaluating their efforts.    We've had some Walking Clubs at recess time, thus far and we'll continue our "Fitness Friday" activity to ENERGIZE all of the students and staff!     This week, we are participating in Parachute Activities,which is a great teaching tool for students to experience cooperative efforts, A.K.A. TEAMWORK!!!      We have our "10 point" contest going on, which is a "class/group" contest for best class behaviors, participation, and cooperative efforts.If a class earns all 10's, they'll receive treats at the end of the marking period.  I'm always happy to provide rewards to those classes earning them!  Individual efforts are rewarded at report card time.      For homework-KEEP EXERCISING everyone!   See you soon!          Sincerely,  Miss Brill