Week ending 10/23/09

I cannot believe that another week has gone by! This school year is just flying.
We managed to get a few days of outdoors and ran the 50 yd. dash. We have some amazingly fast runners. I'm still hoping for a few more nice weather days, but certainly cannot count on it.
Next week we will probably finish up on net games. However, since we are weather dependent, it's always a mystery until the day actually begins.
I hope everyone is staying healthy. Stay active.

Week ending 10/16/09

It was sad saying good by to Mr. McDonald. He will start at Hinsdale South High School on Monday and will be there for the next eight weeks. Many students made special pictures and gave him their advice on how to be a great physical education teacher. Our very best wishes to him. Certainly, we'll stay in touch.
This week we played newcomb (lead up to volleyball). If the weather gets warmer next week, we'll try to go outdoors again to begin a track and field unit. Another cold, damp week will keep us indoors and we'll finish newcomb and begin deck tennis.
Remember - stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 10/9/09

Wow! Can you believe that our student teacher, Mr. McDonald, only has one more week at Prairieview? He states that the experience has been fantastic and he will truly miss everyone - staff, as well as all students. After next week, he will be at Hinsdale South High School. We will surely miss him.
Remember - stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 10/2/09

Fitness news - most classes were able to complete the 1/2 mile, or the mile. The weather was nice and cool, and we were able to work around the rain. Some of the scores were just excellent - some future cross country runners for sure. Other fitness tests included trunk lift and sit and reach. These are for flexibililty. We also do the flexed arm hang (upper body arm strength). Traditionally, our students, and most other students, don't fare well in this area. As Americans, we really need to improve our strength. We hope to complete the fitness testing next week and hopefully we'll be able to begin a track and field unit. It would be great if the weather cooperated.
Remember, stay active, stay healthy.