Week 8

We had a fun and exciting week this week! The students learned new skills, were challenged, and had success in many different areas of physical fitness. 

The Elks National Free Throw competition is almost here. It is for students who are between the ages of 8 and 13. I will be handing out registration forms to students who are interested, so please talk to your child to see if it is something they want to do. It is completely free, students shoot free throws and move onto the next level if they get the most. Please visit the website to learn more about it. 

Elks National Hoop Shoot 

Thank you for everyone who helped with Mrs. Denman's birthday party. It was a great success!

K-2

We are continuing to learn how to manipulate different objects. The students are learning that larger objects are easier to throw and catch than smaller objects. We did an experiment this week with hacky-sacks and small basketball size nerf balls. 98% of each class was more successful at passing and catching the nerf balls. They explained that it was because they could see them more and that they would not fall between their hands or fingers. We started moving towards pushing heavier objects with partners. They had great success and enjoyed pushing a variety of weighted medicine balls. 

Things to do/ask with your child(ren) this weekend:

• Play catch with a small object, medium object, and large object. Which one was the easiest and why?

• Try to pass two objects with a group of four friends

• Can you pass two things with a partner? How many times can you do it?

3-4

This week we finished learning about the basic skills needed to be successful at basketball. The students had fun with some modified games such as pin ball, circle ball, and shooting stations. We spent a good amount of time on shooting and giving them plenty of time to practice their shot.

Things you can ask/do with your child(ren) this weekend:

• What does BEEF stand for?

• Do you shoot with your arms only?

• See how many lay-ups you can do in 1 minute. 

5-8

This week we worked on combining a number of basketball skills into a variety of games and challenges that made the students have to work together to accomplish a goal. We also learned a variety of basketball games that are great to play at anytime! The students are getting ready for our mini basketball tournament next week. We still need to go over some defense skills and basic rules, but then it is game time!

Things you can do/ask your child(ren) this weekend:

• How to play bump, horse, team 21, or taps?

• What does BEEF stand for?

• See how many free throws you can make in 1 minutes.

 

6th Grades Olympic Games

The 6th graders are on their Ancient Greece unit. This was a perfect time to teach them about the origins of the Olympics and have them practice some of the events. The students had a great time running around in their cardboard armor, racing their none vocal horses, and throwing their javelins.  Please enjoy some of the pictures below!

Things to ask them this weekend:

• When was the first Olympics?

• How long was the first Olympics?

• How many events did the first Olympics have?

• What did the winner receive?

Have a great weekend and remember to keep moving!!!!!