Track and Field Wrap-Up

The 7th and 8th grade students will be outside all week concluding their track and field units. In the track portion, students are working on the 400 and 800 relays. The times so far after one day have been very impressive and I am betting that students will continue to improve as they gain the tactical knowledge to master the skill of a blind handoff. We will test on Friday with our 7th and 8th graders.

Sixth grade students are well under way with their second units of the school year. In field hockey, we were able to go outside for the first time and play games. Students realized how it is much more of a challenge to compete in a game outside on the grass compared to inside on the floor. Students in both classes recognized the areas of the game that they could improve on and then discussed what each team was doing well. I'm looking forward to watching some great games through the end of the week.

The Spartan volleyball teams both were victorious last night against Gower. The Varsity match went to 3 games (the first time all season), but the Spartans were able to come from behind (7-14) in the final game to win 16-14. One of the greatest comebacks I have ever seen! The JV team won in 2 games and continued their great play on the court. The teams conclude their regular season this week with games @Butler on Wednesday and home against Jefferson on Thursday. Come on out and support your Spartans!!!

Rain Rain Go Away!

This week in 7th and 8th grade P.E. classes, we have been focusing on our fitness skills as well as making up any missed fitness days. With all of the rain we have been receiving, it is very difficult to go outside for our track and field unit. On Thursday and Friday this week we should be able to get outside and finish up relays and the long jump/shot put. We will also be testing on our track and field unit at the conclusion of our activities.

The 6th grade classes have all completed their first units of the school year and made it through the first cognitive test. Many of the students did an excellent job on their first test and I'm sure will continue the great work on the next set of units. Students are currently participating in either field hockey, flag football or strength training.

The Spartan volleyball teams will play @ Cass this Thursday at 4pm. Go SPARTANS!!!!

Golf and 6th Grade Units....

This week in PE class all 7th and 8th grade students are participating in the golf unit. Students have been working on putting, iron shots and swing technique. On Thursday this week, the 7th grade students will be going on their field trip to Zigfield Troy golf course to practice at the driving range. It is a quick trip, but students gain practice participating at a real driving range. On Friday, all 8th grade students will be going on their field trip. Those students who play golf outside of school will be able to golf the course with a foursome of other 8th grade students. The remaining students will split their time between the driving range and mini golf course. All persmission slips are due on Wednesday the 21st.

Sixth grade students are still participating in their first units of the year: field hockey, strength training or flag football. We will be finishing up these units on Friday and having our cognitive test as well. Be sure to review your study guides before your test!

The volleyball teams play today, Tuesday the 20th at Lakeview and Thursday the 22nd at Westmont. Go Spartans!

Track and Field...

This week in PE classes for 7th and 8th grade students we will continue with our track and field unit. Each day, students alternate between track events and field events. Students will participate in track events that include the 50, 100, 200 and 400 yd. dashes as well as relay events of 400 and 800 yards. For field events, students are currently working on the high jump and will move on to shot put and long jump next.

Sixth grade students are continuing their current units of either field hockey, flag football or strength training.

I hope to see many of you tonight at the Lakeview Open House starting at 6:45pm. You will be able to follow the schedule that your child follows during the day and learn a little more detail about each class.

Congratulations to the Varsity and JV Volleyball teams on their victories over Eisenhower last Wednesday. This week we host Westview on Tuesday and travel to Lisle on Wednesday. GO SPARTANS!

Have a great week!

Welcome Back Spartans!!!

Welcome back to a new school year here at Lakeview Junior High! All PE classes went over the rules sheet in class last week and should have brought them home for a parent/guardian to sign. These sheets are due on Wednesday, August 31st and will be worth 10 points.

Today in class we are running our first mile of the Fall. All students are expected to put forth their best effort and encourage others. We will run the mile one more time in September to try and improve the time from your first mile.

All 6th grade students received their new lockers and combinations in the locker rooms. The 6th grade girls have done a GREAT job learning how to open their locks. In class, we introduced our basic warm up lines and also the game of snowball. Keep up the great work 6th grade students!

If anyone ever has any questions, the best way to get in contact with me is through email: enyhlen@ccsd66.org

Girls volleyball tryouts are currently being held. The JV and Varsity teams will be decided at the end of tryouts today.

Have a great week!

Badminton Champs...

Congratulations to the following students on placing first or second in the doubles badminton tournament in their PE classes:

2nd: Shon T., Cody B., Tom W., Mike T., Alex J., Justin M.
4th: Caleb K., Andrew B., Matt R., Kyle L., Ryan M.
5th: Ava P., Colin C., Eddie L., Ramiz R., Danny G., Sameer V., Kelsie M., Rachel G., Taylor R.
6th: Evan B., Joe M., Jack M., Kevin K., Kyle M., Alan Z.

All students did an excellent job with the badminton unit. It was a great three weeks of competitive game play with advanced skill level and improvment from all students.

On Monday, 6th grade students will be starting their new units. Nyhlen will go to softball, Dodd will go to soccer and Dvorak will go to badminton.

Have a great weekend!

Badminton and Soccer...

The 7th and 8th grade students are currently in their soccer and badminton units. In badminton, we are playing a doubles, double elimination tournament. All of the classes have been doing a great job so far and using a wide range of shots that everyone has been practicing.

We will be wrapping these units up within the next two weeks so make sure to review both study guides!

Sixth grade students will be testing next week on their current unit (softball, soccer or badminton).

The girls softball team will play their final home game on Wednesday, May 11th at Lakeview. Come on out and support your Spartans!