Week ending 5/7/10

We're winding down as we near the end of the school year. As many of you know, I'll be retiring this year. It's been such a pleasure to have worked in our district for 21 years. I've met so many wonderful students, parents, staff. I look forward to many more years keeping in contact with these friends that I've made.
We'll be playing softball, finishing fitness testing, and playing some generic games to wind out the year. Track and field will be a bonus!
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 4/30/10

We took advantage of the warm weather and dry fields and ran the mile, 1/2 mile for 3rd grade. Of course, some students love it and others find the challenge way too great. Students really feel a great sense of accomplishment when completed. I'm so very proud of them.
Recreational games is complete and written tests were handed back.
Intramural hockey for 3rd and 5/6th grade students is well underway. We have a great group of students playing and many really close games.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 4/16/10

We actually made it outdoors a few days this past week. It felt excellent. If the weather stays warm enough, we have great plans for our remaining weeks at school - track and field, fitness tests(includes running the mile) and softball. Still in the works for indoors is our conclusion of the recreational games unit, and our indoor version of what we'd rather be doing outdoors.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 4/9/10

Wow. The time certainly has been flying by. Our Spring Break came and was over before I can imagine. Now that we're back at school, we've been playing recreational games. It's great because there are so many new things to introduce to the students. We change activities every few days and are still going strong. Hopefully the weather will warm up soon and we'll be able to alternate by having some outdoor activites as well.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 3/19/10

We finished our hockey unit this week with a written test. Most students did quite well on their test.
Next week we will begin a recreational games unit. There are so many different activities that we learn and play. Lots of fun. Hopefully the weather will get warm again and the fields will dry out soon, so that we can get outdoors. That's my favorite place to be!
If your children are interested in playing intramural floor hockey, permission slips have been given out for grades 3, 5 and 6. They need to be turned in before spring break so that we can distribute a schedule upon our return. Grade 4 is concluding their floor hockey intramurals. It was great.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 3/5/10

I can't believe it! The weather has finally broken for a while. It's so nice to actually see the sun, the children outdoors for recess, and some warmer temperatures (40 seems warm to me).
In the gym we have been playing some lead up games for floor hockey. There are so many different ways to play - floor hockey, street hockey, ice hockey, field hockey. We will play rgular games next week and will play by the official floor hockey rules. It's great.
Have a great weekend - stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 2/26/10

It seemed like such a long week. Students have been kept indoors during recess due to the wind chill. Wow. Hopefully they'll be able to get out over the weekend and next week.
We concluded our dance unit and will be on floor hockey next week. Many 5th grade students have been asking about floor hockey intramurals. A permission slip will go out in 2 weeks and we will begin playing right after our spring break. We'll play after school and there is no fee to participate - the more students the merrier.
Stay active, stay healthy. Enjoy the long weekend.

Week ending 2/12/10

Happy Valentines Day.
We'll continue our dance unit next week, and into the next since we have a shortened week due to President's Day.
Enjoy the long weekend.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 2/5/10

Each week seems to go by just a little bit quicker than the previous one. I cannot believe that we are more than 1/2 way through this school year.
We finished basketball this week, had written and/or skill tests as well. We also had a few days in most classes to play some generic games.
Yes, next week we begin our dance unit for 2 weeks. We start with line and party dances, then go on to folk and square dance. I'm sure students will have many comments that they will bring home to you re: this unit (it never fails). Some of them will be good, others negative. The life skills they learn in this unit are invaluable.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 1/29/10

Basketball will conclude next Wed., 2/3/10 with a written test (2/4 for Mrs. Beseth's class). 5th grade students also have a shooting test for skills.
Our next unit will be dance - all kinds. We do folk, square, line, party. It's so much fun!
Remember, stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 1/22/10

We've been playing basketball lead up games all week. Students are having a lot of fun, and their skill level is constantly improving. It's great to see their progress.
Basketball again next week. 5th graders are skill tested on their shooting, and have been given time daily to practice.
Stay healthy, stay active.

Week ending 1/15/10

Roller skating has come to an end. Students have really improved and are more than confident skating around the gym. Again, many thanks to all the parents who volunteered their time to come into the gym and help students tie their skates. We even had a number of parents who skated with their child. Mrs. Cavoto and Mrs. Strong also skated with their class. The students just loved that!
Next week we're on to basketball. It'll be a welcome change of events.
Stay active, stay healthy.

Week ending 1/8/10

It seems odd to be putting 2010 when I need to add a date. The time sure does go by so very quickly.
Back at school we're roller skating in the gym. The first day is always difficult as new routines and skills need to be honed. Now that it's the end of the week, wow! You wouldn't believe how smoothly things are running and what a huge improvement the 3rd graders have shown. Many thanks to all the parents who graciously volunteer their time to come into the gym and help students tie skates. The snow wasn't even a deterrent.
More skating next week.
Stay active (play in the snow, shovel, etc.). Stay healthy.