New Units in 6th Grade...

This week we changed units in our 6th grade classes. Ms. Nyhlen's class went to basketball with Mr. Dodd. Mr. Dodd's class moved to strength training with Mr. Dvorak and Mr. Dvorak's class is now with Ms. Nyhlen playing floor hockey. All of the students have been doing a great job working on their floor hockey skills the past two days. Today we focused on accuracy and control when using the floor hockey sticks. We also went over basic offensive set-ups and where to position yourself on the floor during a game. We will begin playing games tomorrow!

In 7th and 8th grade classes, we are continuing right along with basketball and strength training. Basketball games have been very impressive to watch at both grade levels! There is a lot of positive communication, passing, shooting and defense occurring every game. Keep it up girls!

One last note that I am VERY excited about.....the GREEN BAY PACKERS defeated the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game and have moved on to play Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl in Dallas on Sunday, February 6th. The last time the Packers won the Super Bowl, I was in 8th grade! GO PACK GO!!!

This week we are continuing right along with our units of basketball and strength training. Basketball games will start today with half court and we will move into full court games next week.

In sixth grade, my classes are playing floor hockey games. All of the students have been doing an excellent job in our games! We have been working on passing to our teammates, defensive sets and good sportsmanship.

Get ready for some amazing football this weekend! The GREEN BAY PACKERS will take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier field on Sunday at 2pm. This hasn't happened in the playoffs since 1941!!! I am sure it will be an amazing game with the Packers coming away with a win in the end. :)

Basketball and Strength Training...

This week we began our two new units for the next three to four weeks. Our strength training unit kicked off with an introduction to the new equipment in our weight room on the stage. We added a shoulder press and ab machine, two bicep machines and a gravitron 2000. All of the students learned proper technique and form at each of the new pieces of equipment, as well as a review of our older ones.

We will be alternating strength training with our basketball unit. In basketball we have just begun with basic ball handling and passing skills. Next week, we will move onto shooting form, defensive set-ups and offesive sets. We will then begin playing short court games and eventually move into full court games.

I hope everyone has a wonderul long weekend!! Go PACKERS!!!!!!!!!

Rollerblading...

WELCOME BACK and a Happy New Year to everyone!!!

This week in class, all three grade levels are participating in the rollerblading unit. We started yesterday and everyone has been doing a great job! Students are focusing on coming to complete stops by using their brake only. We are also beginning balancing on one foot, changing levels, cross-over steps and heel and toe moves.

On Friday, all three levels will take their "brake test". Students will be expected to come to a complete stop on a line by using their rollerblade brakes.

After rollerblading we will begin our basketball and strength training units.

Skills and Written Test...

The sixth and seventh grade students have been doing a wonderful job in their square dancing unit. As we progress onto some more advanced dances this week, students have been focusing in and working on their listening skills.

On Thursday (12/16) this week, both 7th and 8th grade students will take their skills test for square dancing. We assess students based on if they are able to perform the correct moves, in the correct direction when a song is played. On Friday, all students will take their written test over square dancing. The study guide is available on the Lakeview website, so please review this before Friday.

Eighth grade students will also take their ballroom dance written test on Friday. It will cover the basic knowledge of calls and steps for the rumba, swing, cha-cha and tango. Students must also know the proper etiquette while ballroom dancing.

Have a wonderful winter break!

Ballroom and Square Dancing...

All three grade levels are currently in their dance units. For our sixth and seventh grade students we are beginning our square dance unit. Students learn the basic moves in sixth grade and apply them to basic and moderate level square dances, while our seventh grade classes review the basics and then begin with moderate level and move into advanced square dances. Both 6th and 7th grade classes will also perform circle and line dances.

In eighth grade P.E. classes we are moving right along with our ballroom dancing unit. Each class has performed moves in the rumba, swing and cha-cha within the first week and a half. Today we will have a review day and our one fitness day of the week.

The ballroom dance will be held on Friday, December 17th in the afternoon. All parents are welcome to come and are allowed to bring your camera too! The PTO provides snacks and refreshments for the kids at the dance.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This was a very short week for us here at Lakeview. In P.E. classes we are wrapping up our volleyball and bowling units with 8th grade as they prepare to begin ballroom dancing on November 29th!

Sixth and seventh grade students will finish up their units at the conclusion of next week and then will begin square dancing on December 8th.

Our bowling trips with both 7th and 8th grade students were excellent! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves while throwing a few strikes as well!

I hope everyone has a very relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving break!