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.

Week of 4/6/09

Recreational games continues. This week we added velcro mitts w/balls for catching, shuffleboard, and hopscotch. Next week we will conclude our unit after introducing a few more activities. Students are having the best time! Yes, study guides will be distributed and a written test will be given.
The week of 4/27, we will again be roller skating. How lucky are we?! Parents are encouraged to send their child to school w/ a helmet to use during p.e. class. Students can store their helmet in their own locker, but I still would have each one labeled w/ their name on it.
Stay active and healthy.