Rollerblading in PE

We have started our rollerblading unit in all PE classes! Safety equipment is available for any student that would like to use it. We have helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards.

Each class will begin the unit with learning the basics of safety, starting, stopping and backwards skating. As the unit progresses, students will work on changing levels, cross-over steps, skating on one foot for a short distance and finally end with a skills course.

We will be having a brake test at the end of the unit where students will be expected to stop on cue using their brake. T-stops and turn stops will not be acceptable.

Have a great weekend!

ISAT Week....

This week in PE classes will be a little less consistent due to ISAT testing and the three day week. Seventh and eighth grade will stay on the same rotation, flipping between pickleball and ping pong/bags, however, students may only have each unit one time this week.

In sixth grade we will stay with our same units through the end of this week and then test and switch next week. The sixth grade students have been doing an excellent job in pickleball so far! I am very impressed with the level of play by everyone.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, March 8th this week.

Have a great week everyone!

New Units...

This week in PE classes all three grade levels began new units. In 7th and 8th grade, students are now participating in the pickleball and ping pong/baggo units. Classes started with study guide reviews and basic skills and will begin game play at the end of this week.

In our sixth grade classes, students just started pickleball, ping pong and whiffleball. All classes will be rotating on a two week schedule between the units. In sixth grade, we focus on learning the basic rules and skills of each game.

Have a great week!

Pack the Place!

This Monday and Tuesday will be our annual Pack the Place basketball games. On Monday, the varsity girls will take on Westview at 4pm. Tuesday will feature our varsity boys taking on Gower. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in the pre-game activities that will be taking place in Gym 1. It is a great time and I hope to see you all there!

In PE classes this week, 7th and 8th grade students are finishing up their strength training and basketball units. We will be testing at the end of this week so please be prepared for your cognitive tests.

Sixth grade students just moved into their final unit rotation of floor hockey, basketball and stregnth training. We will finish up all of these units by Friday with a written test.

Have a fabulous week and GO SPARTANS!!!

New Unit Rotation in 6th Grade...

This week we changed our units in 6th grade PE classes. Nyhlen's class is now with Mr. Dodd in basketball, Mr. Dodd's class is with Mr. Dvorak in strength training and Mr. Dvorak's class is with Ms. Nyhlen in floor hockey. Students in floor hockey worked on the basics of passing and accuracy with their teammates and started playing half court games on Friday. Excellent play so far by all students and I look forward to watching some competitive games next week.

In 7th and 8th grade, students are still alternating between basketball and strength training. The girls have done a wonderful job in the strength training unit and continue to see self-improvements in the amount of sets and reps that they can do. Keep up the great work girls!

Have a great weekend everyone and be sure to watch what should be a very good Super Bowl this Sunday.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Claudia F. in 8th grade and Megan U. in 7th grade for winning the bench press competition this year for the girls. Claudia recorded a score of 60 reps at 40lbs. and Megan completed a total of 53 reps at 40lbs.

Way to go girls!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!

This week in PE class we started 5 on 5 games in basketball. Everyone is doing an excellet job and giving great effort each day. We will continue games into next week during our basketball days. During strength training we started the bench press competition and will continue that into next week. Each student completes as many reps as possible with 40lbs. All of the girls are doing a great job in this unit.

In sixth grade classes, we just finished up our final rotation of units from before winter break. Starting next week, Nyhlen will be playing floor hockey, Dodd will begin basketball and Dvorak will start strength training. . Keep up the great work 6th graders!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!