Week ending 5/29/09

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER.
STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY.

Week ending 5/22/09

We played softball all week. It was so wonderful to be outdoors! 3rd graders really caught on quickly. They batted well and fielded well.
Don't forget - we have a bowling field trip on either 5/29 or 6/1, depending on the grade level. Please make sure your child has a permission slip turned in ahead of time.
Next week we'll do some track and field and then play some wonderful generic games.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 5/15/09

The rain keeps coming and coming, doesn't it? Oh well.
Before the end of the school year, which really is coming soon, we still want to play some softball and track and field. We'll do the best we can to get it all in.
Remember, stay active, and healthy.

Week ending 5/8/09

Well, we finally made it. Most students ran the mile this week. Third grade students ran the 1/2 mile and will be given the opportunity to try the mile next week. You'd be surprised at how many students really want to try. They are usually very successful.
Our last few weeks will be spent on track and field, as well as softball and kickball. It's a perfect way to end the year.
Just a reminder - those students who have physical education in the morning usually are confronted with wet fields. Please feel free to send your child with extra socks or another pair of shoes to change into. (I frequently go through 3 pair in a day)
Stay active, and stay healthy.
Happy Mother's Day.

Week ending 5/1/09

Do you think the fields will ever dry out? This has been one of the wettest seasons I can remember for a long time. Hopefully, we'll be outdoors again soon to run the mile, play softball and tackle some track and field to finish out our school year.
Remember, stay active and healthy.

Week ending 4/24/09

Most of our fitness testing is complete. Just a few more classes to go. Next week we roller skate - hoorah - and then, hopefully, we'll be able to get outdoors more regularly and run the mile (1/2 for 3rd grade, unless they want to take the challenge).
Stay active. Stay healthy.

Week ending 4/17/09

We have concluded our recreational games unit. We had so much fun trying out some new ways to have fun and get exercise. It couldn't be any better.
Hopefully we'll be getting out more regularly as the weather gets warmer and the fields dry out.
Next week we'll begin our fitness testing for the spring season. Running the mile is always a challenge for some of our students and lots of fun for others. I'm sure your children will be talking about it. Third graders will all run the 1/2 mile again, as in the Fall. They then will be given the choice if they'd like to try the mile. You'd be surprised at how many takers we have.
Remember, stay active and healthy.