Thursday, April 28, 2011

Fitness Testing

This week in P.E. class all three grade levels began fitness testing. Students are assessed on the following tests: pull ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, 1-minute sit-ups and the 1-mile run. We completed the first four tests and are now waiting for the weather to improve before we run the mile. When all five tests are complete, students will bring home their fitness sheets and have their parent/guardian review and sign them, then return the sheet to their teacher for 10 points.

In our weekly units, 7th and 8th grade students are currently playing soccer and badminton, while 6th grade students are playing soccer, softball and badminton.

The softball team is currently 2-2 on the season with four games to go. Good luck to the Spartans as they take on Cass this Friday at 4pm!

Monday, April 18, 2011

New Units for 6th Grade...

This week we will begin our final rotation of units for our 6th grade classes. Ms. Nyhlen's class will begin Badminton, Mr. Dvorak's class will start Soccer and Mr. Dodd's class will begin Softball. All three classes will be going over study guides in class and learning the basics to each game. Please remember to bring warmer clothes for soccer and softball. With this crazy April weather, it still is a little chilly to be outside in just your PE uniform. The softball team will begin a 4 game homestand starting tomorrow (4/19), against Eisenhower at 4pm, followed up with Burr Ridge on Wednesday 4/20, Jefferson on Tuesday 4/26 and Cass on Wednesday 4/27. Come on out and support your Spartans!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Pickleball Champions!

Congratulations to the following students on winning their Pickleball Tournament Championship games this week in P.E. class. Cody B. ~ Mike T. Kelsie M. ~ Rachel G. Tyler J. ~ Justin M. Matt R. ~ Andrew B. Danny A. ~ Jack H. Evan B. ~ Joe M. All students played with great effort and attitudes! Our unit tests for pickleball, ping pong and baggo will be on Monday, April 11th for 7th and 8th grade students. Be sure to look over your study guides this weekend!