Update 9-29

With the weather forcing us inside last Friday we did work on completing the remainder of fitness assessments that we need to finish up.  We also hope to get in a few more classes this week with our current units before we introduce a new unit. I am also working on developing a new 7th [...]

Current Units

We have now started two new units with our classes.  For the 6th grade classes – Ultimate Frisbee and for the 7th and 8th grade classes – Lacrosse.  Our units usually last about 2 weeks in duration.  If rain forces us inside we will work on finishing up our fitness assessments.  We have completed the [...]

Wellness Web Sites

Here are links for two great sites that are very complete and focus on the whole child in terms of wellness.  We are in the process of looking for an online exercise log that our students can use to track their day to day physical activity.  From there we will start some extra credit projects [...]

Week of 9-15 Update

We started our fall baseline fitness testing on Friday with the mile run.  We will continue with the remainder of classes on Monday the 15th.  We will then review the times and see if they fall at  the 50th percentile which is the chart that we use.  On rain days we will finish up with the [...]

Phys Ed Contracts

This week we have been discussing the requirements and expectations for class.  Also we have passed out the student contract that needs to be signed by both student and parent – then brought back to school.  Taking the time to read the contract over we are all on the same page with what is expected [...]