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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!