Thursday, March 15, 2012

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!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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!