Week of 5/21/12-5/25/12 (4th Quarter-Week 8)

6th Graders,

We had an interesting week.  Sharks and Minnows on Monday, Stealth on Tuesday, HR and FC Worksheet on Wednesday, Mile Run on Thursday and a Bear Fitness 100 Rep Challenge.  Next week is Bear Fitness Challenge Week.  

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Check out the Google Calendar to wee what happened last week and what will be happening this week.

WEATHER

Wow, it is gonna be nice all week. Check the weekly weather HERE.

HR and FC WORKSHEET

On Wednesday in the Multi-Use room we went over the the Heart Rate and Fitness Component Worksheet.  This is par of your PE 101 curriculum.  This worksheet is due on Tuesday, 5/22.  You can find the link to the worksheet on your 6th Grade HW sheet.  Scroll to the bottom in the 4th Quarter box.

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

There will be a make-up run on June 7th in class where you can make up any type of run you missed in class.  I am going to also hold a make up run after school next week sometime.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

This upcoming final unit will be a Blender Mix of a bunch of stuff.  Most of it will be Cooperative Activities/Challenges and Sportfolio work getting you ready for next year.  It has been a while since we have been able to discuss PE 101 and go over some of the missing work in the Sportfolio.  Be prepared for anything.  I will do my best to keep my Google Calendar updated if you are really curious about what is going on.  

You will have the BEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE starting on Monday, 5/21.  (Read the next section).  

BEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE

It has been a while since we did the Bear Fitness Challenge.  In fact, I think it was January.  You will have your 3rd Bear Fitness Challenge a week from Monday.  IT IS VERY, VERY IMPORTANT that you review the exercises.  We will spend some time this week going over the exercises, but, I want you to practice them as well.  Here is the link to the Bear Fitness Challenge page.  Here is the link to theinstructional videos for the Bear Fitness Challenge so that you can watch and review. 

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

You will have the Bear Fitness Challenge 2 Mile Run.  Your goal is to run the fastest 2 mile that you have run all year.    

COMMENT ON THE MILE RUN THIS PAST WEEK!!!

I am very impressed with the number of you that improved to your fastest mile run of the year.  In fact, I was looking at your graphs comparing your first mile of the year (back in September) to your mile run this past week and it was amazing how much many of you improved.  I was also impressed with how easy the mile run looked for most of you.  I can't wait to see what you achieve in 7th and 8th grade.  Great job!!!

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Your fitness this week is the Bear Fit Challenge.  There is no school on Friday or Monday.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, you have to finish up your HR/FC Worksheet.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, the HR/FC Worksheet is due on Tuesday, 5/22.  

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

Yoga is a great form of fitness.  Many of us have some serious flexibility issues as well as muscular endrance, therefore, Yoga kills both of those issues with 1 stone.  Check out this article on yoga and see what you think.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

Nothing this week, sorry.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Get your HR/FC Worksheet Done.

-Your WOW will be due on Tuesday, 5/29 at Roll Call.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #5 will be posted on the WOW Page by Monday.

Your 4th Quarter WOW will be due on Thursday, May 29th.

6th Graders,

Congratulations, you made it through the Tumbling Unit.  Most of you did very, very well and I was happy to see that you were able to perform skills you struggled with in practice.  It shows that if you work hard enough at something, you can accomplish almost anything.  Nice job.  

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Check out the Google Calendar to wee what happened last week and what will be happening this week.

WEATHER

Wow, it is gonna be nice all week. Check the weekly weather HERE.

DUE TUESDAY- READ TO SEE WHAT IS DUE

You have nothing due.  However, if you want to, you can check out and subscribe to my Youtube page.  I have been posting workout videos.  Check it out here. 

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

I plan to hold a make-up run after school as soon as the Track season ends (a week and half).  It has been impossible for me lately b/c I have been coaching.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

This upcoming final unit will be a Blender Mix of a bunch of stuff.  Most of it will be Cooperative Activities/Challenges and Sportfolio work getting you ready for next year.  It has been a while since we have been able to discuss PE 101 and go over some of the missing work in the Sportfolio.  Be prepared for anything.  I will do my best to keep my Google Calendar updated if you are really curious about what is going on.  

You will have the BEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE starting on Monday, 5/21.  (Read the next section).  

BEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE

It has been a while since we did the Bear Fitness Challenge.  In fact, I think it was January.  You will have your 3rd Bear Fitness Challenge a week from Monday.  IT IS VERY, VERY IMPORTANT that you review the exercises.  We will spend some time this week going over the exercises, but, I want you to practice them as well.  Here is the link to the Bear Fitness Challenge page.  Here is the link to the instructional videos for the Bear Fitness Challenge so that you can watch and review. 

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

You will have the Bear Fitness Challenge Mile Run.  Your goal is to run the fastest mile that you have run all year.    

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

We are scheduled for the Rock Wall.  My plan is to have our fitness day based on the Bear Fitness Challenge.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, review the Bear Fitness Challenge Videos.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

As we get close to summer, kids start to worry more and more about their body image.  Body image can effect self-esteem.  This is a good article the discusses Body Image and Self-Esteem.  Take some time to read this, it is good.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

Nothing this week, sorry.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #5 will be posted on the WOW Page by Monday.

Your 4th Quarter WOW will be due on Thursday, May 24th.

Week of 5/7/12-5/11/12 (4th Quarter-Week 5)

6th Graders,

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE
Check out the Google Calendar to wee what happened last week and what will be happening this week.

WEATHER
Wow, it is gonna be nice all week. Check the weekly weather HERE.

DUE TUESDAY- READ TO SEE WHAT IS DUE
You DO NOT have a blog response this week.

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN
I do not have a run scheduled yet. I will let you know when I do.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?
We are in our third week of Tumbling. You will be tested on your memorized routines starting on Tuesday. You will be given the entire period in Monday to practice. Hopefully you have been practicing at home as well.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?
The unit after Tumbling will the one that will finish the year. I have a lot of stuff planned, like your final Bear Fitness Challenge, SMARTI Goal Setting, Fitness Plan. In addition, I want to do a little Juggling and Cooperative Games. Basically, the final unit will be a pot of mixed stuff.

BEAR FITNESS CHALLENGE
On Monday, 5/14 we are scheduled to start the Bear Fitness Challenge Block A. However, that may change to the 21st. Regardless, I need you to go to the Bear Fitness Challenge page and review the exercises and the Blocks. Also, we need to review your SMARTI Goals and make sure that you can accomplish them.

Here is the link to your Bear Fitness Challenge Page,
http://mrsicklerphysicaleducation.com/SicklerPE/Bear_Fit_Challenge.html

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?
You will have the Partner Pacer. Next week will be the Bear Fitness Mile.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?
Miss H, my student teacher is responsible for designing my Fitness Day this week and not sure what it will be.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?
No, nothing is assigned.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK
No.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)


DID YOU KNOW (DYK)
Nothing this week, sorry.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS
-Prepare well for your Tumbling Test.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #4 will be posted on the WOW Page by Monday.

I have scanned several of the WOWs for 3rd quarter and hope to have them on the All Star page this week.

Have a great weekend.

Week of 4/30/12-5/4/12 (4Q-Week 4)

6th Graders,

As you probably already know, Monday is the start of 2 days of STAR State Testing for you.  Your Monday and Tuesday schedules are going to be quite unusual.  Your 1st Period teacher will go over the entire schedule with you. I have the schedule in the Blog as well below.   Make sure that you get good rest and eat very well today, tonight and tomorrow.  It is important to feel totally alert and focused when taking these state tests.  Be patient, read all questions slowly and carefully and you will do fantastic.  

STAR SCHEDULE SUMMARY

On Monday you have 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th periods.  On Tuesday, you have 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th periods.  The detailed schedules will be given to you by your 1st period teacher.

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Check out the Google Calendar to wee what happened last week and what will be happening this week.

WEATHER

Wow, it is gonna be nice all week. Check the weekly weather HERE.

DUE TUESDAY- READ TO SEE WHAT IS DUE

You DO NOT have a blog response this week.  

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

I do not have a run scheduled yet. I will let you know when I do.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We are in our second week of Tumbling.  Please practice all of the skills that you have learned up to this point.  

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

The unit after Tumbling will the one that will finish the year.  I have a lot of stuff planned, like your final Bear Fitness Challenge, SMARTI Goal Setting, Fitness Plan.  In addition, I want to do a little Juggling and Cooperative Games.  Basically, the final unit will be a pot of mixed stuff.  

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

You will have the Variety Run.  

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

We are in the gym, you will probably have the ABC workout.  It has been a while.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is assigned.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

I try and send out this article every year to hopefully give you some good advice on Test Taking preparation.  The START testing can be very stressful for students and by just relaxing, eating well and getting good sleep...you should do fine.  However, here is a good ARTICLE that give good advice.  

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

Nothing this week, sorry.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Prepare well by eating well and sleeping well for the STAR tests.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #3 will be posted on the WOW Page by Monday.

I am going to grade the 3rd Quarter WOWs this week and post the All Stars on the page the following week (Spring Break).

Week of 4/23/12-4/27/12 (4Q-Week 3)

6th Graders,

I hope that you had a very refreshing and much needed break.  More importantly, I hope that you were able to be outdoors and spend active time with family and friends.  

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Check out the Google Calendar to see what you may have missed the week before Spring Break.

WEATHER

Check the weekly weather HERE.

DUE TUESDAY- READ TO SEE WHAT IS DUE

You DO NOT have a blog response this week.  

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

I do not have a run scheduled yet. I will let you know when I do.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

A brand new unit starts up this week, Tumbling.  This particular unit is going to be much different than in the years past because a bunch of new skills will be added that include Balance and Strength in addition to all the rolls that you will learn.  My student teacher, Miss H, is designing the unit and will be teaching it to 2nd and 3rd period.  Although the unit is changing a lot, I still recommend that you check out the Tumbling page that I have made to get an idea of what the rolls will like this.  For many of you, the rolling part of the unit will be the most dangerous and difficult.  If you have the facility at home (soft grass, thick carpet, etc.) where you can practice the rolls, I recommend that you watch my instructional videos on the page and practice them.  The link for all of your Tumbling information is HERE.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

The unit after Tumbling will the one that will finish the year.  I have a lot of stuff planned, like your final Bear Fitness Challenge, SMARTI Goal Setting, Fitness Plan.  In addition, I want to do a little Juggling and Cooperative Games.  Basically, the final unit will be a pot of mixed stuff.  

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Since this is the week that I scheduled the Partner Mile, I will instead do Run For Your Life because we already did the Partner Mile.  I love Run For Your Life.  You will do a TON of running, but, it is super fun.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

We are scheduled for the Rock Wall, but, since Miss H is responsible for designing this week's fitness day, I am not sure where we will be and what we will be doing.  Be prepared for anything.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is assigned.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

There is no AOW this week, sorry.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

I had an interesting Twitter Feed this week that said something like this, 


The size of your eye is determined at birth, but, your nose and ears grow for the rest of your life.  Interesting.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Watch the instructional videos on the Tumbling Page and practice your rolls.  Some of them are quite difficult.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #2 will be posted on the WOW Page by Monday.

I am going to grade the 3rd Quarter WOWs this week and post the All Stars on the page the following week (Spring Break).

Week of 4/9/12-4/13/12 (4Q-Week 2)

6th Graders,

Happy Easter and Happy Passover. What a big weekend. Hopefully you are getting good family time and enjoying the beautiful weather. This is the perfect weekend to get outside and be active (hike, bike ride, run, etc.)

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Last week our focus was on Overhand Throwing. Monday and Tuesday you threw with implements (TrackBall and HiLi Scoops). Wednesday was using Throwing to generate different levels of force with your body. Thursday, I had a sub and he did the Figure 8 run. Friday we finished the Rock Wall 20 Station Fitness Circuit.

WEATHER

Strangely, after this beautiful weekend, looks like a full week of light rain and showers. Dress warm. Check the weekly weather HERE.

DUE TUESDAY- READ TO SEE WHAT IS DUE

Go to this 6th Grade Assignment Blog and respond to the question in the Blog. You need to complete this by the end of day on Tuesday.

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

I do not have a run scheduled yet. I will let you know when I do.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

This week, we are going to focus on Underhand Throwing. Check out the Manipulative Skills page HERE.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

The week after Spring Break is going to be when we start the Tumbling Unit. For a lot of you, you will do well in the unit and for many of you, you will struggle. We are in the process of changing/adding/enhancing some of the skills required in the unit, however, rolls are a very big component of the unit. Please watch this Tumbling Introductory Video to get a feel of what the unit will be like. Also, click on this LINK to check out the the Tumbling page along with the Tumbling Instructional Videos at the bottom.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Wednesday will be Run For Your Life. This is a super duper fun run. YOu will love it.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

We are scheduled for the Multi-Use Room. If the weather is nice, I may move it outside.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, you read about the Tumbling Unit above in the blog and go watch the introductory video and also navigate the Tumbling page and get familiar with what you will need to learn.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

Here is a good Yahoo fitness article on what they believe to be the best 9 best fitness moves of all time. You should do these at home and see what you think. Build a fitness routine using these for yourself. Are any of these in the Bear Fit Challenge?

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

The brain operates at the same power as a 10 Watt Lightbulb. Amazing.

Source:

http://icantseeyou.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/100-very-cool-f.html

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Check out the Tumbling page. Please get familiar with the Rolls you will have to practice and perform.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

Your first WOW for the 4th quarter had been posted on the WOW Page.

I am going to grade the 3rd Quarter WOWs this week and post the All Stars on the page the following week (Spring Break).