Are you ready for some football???

This week in PE classes, the 7th and 8th grade students started playing flag football games. The girls started to focus in on running set plays that include both passing and running patterns. Each class learned how to run a reverse in order to gain yards, as well as short yardage passing plays. I have been impressed with how well the games have been going. Keep up the great work!

Sixth grade classes are still in their final rotation of the first 3 units. In field hockey, we have been playing games inside and working on teamwork and passing skills. I am hoping to get outside next week for some actual "field" games. Please make sure that you bring warmer clothes as the temperature is going to be in the mid to upper 50's next week.

The Fall Sports banquet will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 6pm. All FALL SPORT ATHLETES should have received a banquet form if you will be eating dinner with us. Please return these forms by November 1st.

Have a great weekend!

Champions!!!

Congratulations to the Varsity volleyball team on their PERFECT SEASON! 12-0! The team defeated Cass in two games (25-23, 25-19) in their first match of the tournament. Then went onto the championship match and defeated Jefferson in two games (25-21, 25-11) to take home the conference tournament title for the second year in a row. What an amazing season girls! You deserve it for all of your hard work day in and day out for the last two months! GO SPARTANS!!

GO SPARTANS!!!

Good luck to the Varsity volleyball team as they play in their conference tournament this Saturday, October 22nd @ Lakeview. The Spartans will take on the winner of the Cass vs. Westmont game at 10:45am in gym 2. Come on out and support your Spartans!!!

Lakeview Volleyball....

Congratulations to both the JV and Varsity Volleyball team members on their 10-0 regular season records!!! What a well played season girls! The varsity volleyball team will now play in the conference tournament on Saturday, October 22nd at Lakeview, game time is set for 10:45am. GO SPARTANS!!!

In P.E. classes, we wrapped up the track and field unit and will now begin our flag football unit. Please remember that you are allowed to bring sweats to wear outside in case the weather starts to become a little cooler. We will go outside if it is above 50 degrees and not raining.

In sixth grade classes, we will be finishing up our second rotation of units. All three classes will test this Friday over their current unit. Please review the study guides that are posted online under physical education on the Lakeview website.

Have a great week!

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!