Hi everyone!
We're going for the "Gold" in P.E. class and that means doing our very best when working on our levels of physical fitness! We'll be finishing our upper body strength tests and Grades 1-6 will be doing the "Air Chair" test. Please be ready.
As you know, 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 together! All modifications/adaptations are in place on the spot when needed.
Your lifelong homework assignment is to exercise everyday and stay motivated so to earn healthy rewards. Coordinate your efforts with family and friends and work together to set your healthy goals.
During the first cycle listed, relays and tag games are in to be fit and trim. During the next cycle, it's "Reel Jig" time in P.E. class with some Irish Folk dancing and theme-related tag games and background information. It's FITNESS 4-EVER in Gym class and Fitness Friday, too, and that's no "blarney!"
"Good Luck," Good Sports, as you reach for your healthy goals! I'm very proud of you!
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Monday, March 16, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
2/26/15 to 3/4/15 or so, depending on the weather
Dear students,
We'll be continuing our Fitness Testing, as always. We have some upper body strengths to finish up and then we'll continue onto the "Air Chair" test for leg strength(1-6).
During this cycle,we're on the go with "TAE-BO" JR, for a great work-out! Students are learning there are many different avenues in team sports and individual physical activities to choose for themselves. This particular work-out combines karate, kick-boxing, and a few dance elements. Each student will be exercising for good health, good hearts, and strong bodies, while doing their personal best- what great goals! Some students shared with me how they do exercise DVD's and games at home. Way to go; especially during these cold winter days! I will always provide adaptations as needed for any and all students with all P.E. activities.
I'll catch up with everyone on Fitness Friday for an extra work-out for all!
See you soon in gym class and always be ready for any challenge! KEEP EXERCISING!!!
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
We'll be continuing our Fitness Testing, as always. We have some upper body strengths to finish up and then we'll continue onto the "Air Chair" test for leg strength(1-6).
During this cycle,we're on the go with "TAE-BO" JR, for a great work-out! Students are learning there are many different avenues in team sports and individual physical activities to choose for themselves. This particular work-out combines karate, kick-boxing, and a few dance elements. Each student will be exercising for good health, good hearts, and strong bodies, while doing their personal best- what great goals! Some students shared with me how they do exercise DVD's and games at home. Way to go; especially during these cold winter days! I will always provide adaptations as needed for any and all students with all P.E. activities.
I'll catch up with everyone on Fitness Friday for an extra work-out for all!
See you soon in gym class and always be ready for any challenge! KEEP EXERCISING!!!
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/19/15 to 2/25/15
Hi Good Sports and Families,
February is Heart Month and we are always in search of Healthy Hearts in P.E. Class and to continue providing motivation to exercise every day. Students were invited to take a Fitness Challenge/Circuit Training Course, where they learned facts about the Heart and circulation system, lung power, cholesterol, white blood cells and so on.
Students were timed and later reported how many times they completed the course. They touched the picture of the heart on the gym wall with each successful completion. We checked our pulse before and after to see the impact of proper exercise for ultimate benefits. Everyone was rewarded with heart, smiley, or star stickers for achieving their search for healthy hearts in our class.
I am so happy to report we reached our goals in our Jump Rope for Heart Fund-raiser. Our P.E. Dept. will be receiving a gift certificate to be used for needed equipment. We have a great team at NSE. Our staff, students, families, and total community of friends came through super generosity and kindness in supporting our cause for the American Heart Association. You are all awesome! Thank you. Your efforts will help many with heart problems to be mended and recover.
We are continuing our Fitness testing, as always, and will move on to the next test as soon as we tie up some ends. During any and all P.E. classes, adaptations are made on the spot to help all students feel successful.
Remember to exercise with me on Fitness Friday and keep reaching for healthy fitness goals! Go Team!!! See you soon.
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
February is Heart Month and we are always in search of Healthy Hearts in P.E. Class and to continue providing motivation to exercise every day. Students were invited to take a Fitness Challenge/Circuit Training Course, where they learned facts about the Heart and circulation system, lung power, cholesterol, white blood cells and so on.
Students were timed and later reported how many times they completed the course. They touched the picture of the heart on the gym wall with each successful completion. We checked our pulse before and after to see the impact of proper exercise for ultimate benefits. Everyone was rewarded with heart, smiley, or star stickers for achieving their search for healthy hearts in our class.
I am so happy to report we reached our goals in our Jump Rope for Heart Fund-raiser. Our P.E. Dept. will be receiving a gift certificate to be used for needed equipment. We have a great team at NSE. Our staff, students, families, and total community of friends came through super generosity and kindness in supporting our cause for the American Heart Association. You are all awesome! Thank you. Your efforts will help many with heart problems to be mended and recover.
We are continuing our Fitness testing, as always, and will move on to the next test as soon as we tie up some ends. During any and all P.E. classes, adaptations are made on the spot to help all students feel successful.
Remember to exercise with me on Fitness Friday and keep reaching for healthy fitness goals! Go Team!!! See you soon.
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2/5/15 to approx. 2/18/15
Dear Students and families,
Students, keep practicing to prepare for our Physical Fitness tests. As you know, we always have a variety of skills stations which provide practice for those skills which would be incorporated and needed for a particular unit or lesson. Some stations are just fun for added exercise and self-improvement.
During this cycle, we will conclude our Basketball Unit(grades 3-6), with a regular Basketball game with student referees assisting. Definite rule-no arguing with the Refs.!!! I will adjust the game to suit the needs within any class. Adaptations are always made in our classes.
Our K-2 students will work on bowling skills again, as well as basket shooting, and we'll integrate these skills into our Super Bowling Basketball activity. It's super fun!!
We are crossing our fingers and hoping for good weather for our Jump Rope for Heart on Weds., 2/11/15. Please remember to wear or bring your sneakers in order to participate. We've been practicing with our jump ropes and jump bands to prepare. As always, your P.E. teachers will provide a variety of stations for you to get plenty of heart-healthy exercise. Thank you in advance for your contributions to the American Heart Association. Our Community is so kind and generous to these worthy causes.
Keep exercising with me on Fitness Friday and any other time our whole school works out together. Go for achieving those heart-healthy goals at home with family and friends, too! Way to go! I'll see you soon in our gym! Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Students, keep practicing to prepare for our Physical Fitness tests. As you know, we always have a variety of skills stations which provide practice for those skills which would be incorporated and needed for a particular unit or lesson. Some stations are just fun for added exercise and self-improvement.
During this cycle, we will conclude our Basketball Unit(grades 3-6), with a regular Basketball game with student referees assisting. Definite rule-no arguing with the Refs.!!! I will adjust the game to suit the needs within any class. Adaptations are always made in our classes.
Our K-2 students will work on bowling skills again, as well as basket shooting, and we'll integrate these skills into our Super Bowling Basketball activity. It's super fun!!
We are crossing our fingers and hoping for good weather for our Jump Rope for Heart on Weds., 2/11/15. Please remember to wear or bring your sneakers in order to participate. We've been practicing with our jump ropes and jump bands to prepare. As always, your P.E. teachers will provide a variety of stations for you to get plenty of heart-healthy exercise. Thank you in advance for your contributions to the American Heart Association. Our Community is so kind and generous to these worthy causes.
Keep exercising with me on Fitness Friday and any other time our whole school works out together. Go for achieving those heart-healthy goals at home with family and friends, too! Way to go! I'll see you soon in our gym! Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Monday, February 2, 2015
1/16/15 to approx.2/4/15 or 2/5/15( depending on the weather)
Hi Good sports!
We have been and will continue our Physical Fitness Testing for upper body strength, as able, due to delays/snow days/compressed schedules/ programs in the gym; etc. and we will be flexible as always in P.E. Class. Keep practicing those push-ups!
We will have our skills stations in place with a variety of physical skills, including ball handling, locomotor skills, basket shooting, jump rope/jump band activity(prep for jump rope for heart), and hula hoops. Adaptations and modifications will always be provided for all activities in our classes.
Our 3-6 grade students have been going "bonkers" for a fun, challenging ,basket shooting game with student scorekeepers using tally scoring and all incorporating self-assessment and math skills with friendly competition.
Our K-2 students will practice and reinforce previously taught locomotor skills in a fun activity, as well as participating in a good manners/character-building game.
Those classes winning our 10 pt ."class contest" for best behaviors, cooperation, and participation for the 2nd marking period were announced and received their treats or will soon.
It's always great to see Good sports doing their best working toward great goals. Way to go!!! Please continue working out with me on Fitness Friday achieving HEALTHY goals! See you soon in gym! Sincerely, Miss Brill
We have been and will continue our Physical Fitness Testing for upper body strength, as able, due to delays/snow days/compressed schedules/ programs in the gym; etc. and we will be flexible as always in P.E. Class. Keep practicing those push-ups!
We will have our skills stations in place with a variety of physical skills, including ball handling, locomotor skills, basket shooting, jump rope/jump band activity(prep for jump rope for heart), and hula hoops. Adaptations and modifications will always be provided for all activities in our classes.
Our 3-6 grade students have been going "bonkers" for a fun, challenging ,basket shooting game with student scorekeepers using tally scoring and all incorporating self-assessment and math skills with friendly competition.
Our K-2 students will practice and reinforce previously taught locomotor skills in a fun activity, as well as participating in a good manners/character-building game.
Those classes winning our 10 pt ."class contest" for best behaviors, cooperation, and participation for the 2nd marking period were announced and received their treats or will soon.
It's always great to see Good sports doing their best working toward great goals. Way to go!!! Please continue working out with me on Fitness Friday achieving HEALTHY goals! See you soon in gym! Sincerely, Miss Brill
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
1/7/15 to 1/13/15 (1/15/15)
Dear Students,
Due to delays and no school due to weather conditions, our Physical Fitness Testing for upper body strength was delayed a bit and will begin A.S.A.P. Please practice push-ups to help you to prepare, so you are able to do your personal best!
All students will practice ball handling/dribbling skills with right and left hand, using proper form. A variety of extra skills stations will be provided as I do Fitness Testing. We will incorporate jump rope and jump band skills to prepare for our Jump Rope for Heart Fund-raiser in February. I will tell you about Chinese jump ropes that we made ourselves out of rubber bands and played with when I was young. What fun and what great exercise!! As always, adaptations are made in any activity in P.E. Class.
Our K-2 students will enjoy some relay action, as able, and will employ cooperative efforts, as each team will build a "Snowman." We will review basic math shapes that are a part of our "Snowman."
Our 3-6 students will begin their Basketball Unit practicing their dribbling skills and applying those skills in our "Giant Jacks" relay activity.
All students will make good use of our vocabulary word and "ENCOURAGE" their teammates while having fun together!
A continuing Fitness Unit all year is our Fitness Friday activity. Please participate with me as we all work cooperatively a a Team and shape-up together!! Go NSE Team!!!
Please remember to wear your sneakers and smiles and I'll see you soon in P.E. Class!
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Due to delays and no school due to weather conditions, our Physical Fitness Testing for upper body strength was delayed a bit and will begin A.S.A.P. Please practice push-ups to help you to prepare, so you are able to do your personal best!
All students will practice ball handling/dribbling skills with right and left hand, using proper form. A variety of extra skills stations will be provided as I do Fitness Testing. We will incorporate jump rope and jump band skills to prepare for our Jump Rope for Heart Fund-raiser in February. I will tell you about Chinese jump ropes that we made ourselves out of rubber bands and played with when I was young. What fun and what great exercise!! As always, adaptations are made in any activity in P.E. Class.
Our K-2 students will enjoy some relay action, as able, and will employ cooperative efforts, as each team will build a "Snowman." We will review basic math shapes that are a part of our "Snowman."
Our 3-6 students will begin their Basketball Unit practicing their dribbling skills and applying those skills in our "Giant Jacks" relay activity.
All students will make good use of our vocabulary word and "ENCOURAGE" their teammates while having fun together!
A continuing Fitness Unit all year is our Fitness Friday activity. Please participate with me as we all work cooperatively a a Team and shape-up together!! Go NSE Team!!!
Please remember to wear your sneakers and smiles and I'll see you soon in P.E. Class!
Sincerely,
Miss Brill
Sunday, January 4, 2015
12/4/14 to 1/6/15, Inclusive
Hi Good Sports,
Let's wrap up our gym activities for December and the beginning of the New Year, 2015. We will finish up our jumping test for leg strength and we will soon begin our fitness test for upper body strength. K-2 will perform the " Seal Crawl," and 3-6 will perform the " Isometric Push-up." Students have been directed to practice push-ups to prepare for this test and of course we will provide adaptations for any test of skills any exercise, or activity in P.E. class.
We are always flexible in our P.E. classes for any music rehearsals, fund-raisers, etc...We were very successful with our Big Brothers/Big Sisters, "Bowl for Kid's Sake" during gym class time. Our students and their families raised double the amount from last year! Approx. $2,500 was raised for this wonderful mentoring program at North Schuylkill and in our county. The three largest prize winners earned their prize before the Holiday Break and everyone else will receive their prizes after the New Year. Thank you so much, everyone! You are super!!!!!
During our December activities, we promoted physical activity with fun, while working on throwing, blocking, team cooperation skills, and Wintertime favorites. We provided a variety of activity vehicles in which to provide positive interactions and to help our students show their excitement and interest in P.E. class.( Always my personal goal). I've always told my students that there is an activity for everyone to feel good about for themselves and we can find it!
Of course, Fitness Friday is an important activity with which to promote physical fitness with the whole school. I really enjoy hearing how students and their teachers cooperated in this activity with me each week.
I have asked students to exercise over the Holiday Break with family and friends and let me know how they " worked out" when we return in January.
Thank you to everyone who remembered me with a Christmas card , home-made pictures, snowflakes, candy canes, and other special gifts. I hope you all had a great Holiday season and I wish all my students and their families a very Healthy and Happy New Year, 2015!!!!! All my best to everyone! Sincerely, Miss Brill
Let's wrap up our gym activities for December and the beginning of the New Year, 2015. We will finish up our jumping test for leg strength and we will soon begin our fitness test for upper body strength. K-2 will perform the " Seal Crawl," and 3-6 will perform the " Isometric Push-up." Students have been directed to practice push-ups to prepare for this test and of course we will provide adaptations for any test of skills any exercise, or activity in P.E. class.
We are always flexible in our P.E. classes for any music rehearsals, fund-raisers, etc...We were very successful with our Big Brothers/Big Sisters, "Bowl for Kid's Sake" during gym class time. Our students and their families raised double the amount from last year! Approx. $2,500 was raised for this wonderful mentoring program at North Schuylkill and in our county. The three largest prize winners earned their prize before the Holiday Break and everyone else will receive their prizes after the New Year. Thank you so much, everyone! You are super!!!!!
During our December activities, we promoted physical activity with fun, while working on throwing, blocking, team cooperation skills, and Wintertime favorites. We provided a variety of activity vehicles in which to provide positive interactions and to help our students show their excitement and interest in P.E. class.( Always my personal goal). I've always told my students that there is an activity for everyone to feel good about for themselves and we can find it!
Of course, Fitness Friday is an important activity with which to promote physical fitness with the whole school. I really enjoy hearing how students and their teachers cooperated in this activity with me each week.
I have asked students to exercise over the Holiday Break with family and friends and let me know how they " worked out" when we return in January.
Thank you to everyone who remembered me with a Christmas card , home-made pictures, snowflakes, candy canes, and other special gifts. I hope you all had a great Holiday season and I wish all my students and their families a very Healthy and Happy New Year, 2015!!!!! All my best to everyone! Sincerely, Miss Brill
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