Week of 9/23/13-9/27/13/13 (1st Quarter -Week 6)

6th Graders,

I added grades in Aeries this week.  Please check to see if your grade makes sense.  If you have any issues, please come and see me.  I added your Bear Fit Notes, Student Contract, Partner and Figure 8 runs.  

 BLOG FORM

This is a quick reminder to please fill out the form at the end of this blog after you finish reading it.  Not filling out the form will lead to a loss of participation points.

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

What are you doing this week, click this  CALENDAR to find out.  It is your responsibility to be prepared.  

WEATHER

Looks like a beautiful week of weather.  Please check weekly weather HERE. 

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We will continue our 2nd week in  Manipulative Skills- Hand Dribbling/Passing and Shooting.  We will be working a lot on these fundamental basketball skills.  

To read about the Manipulative Skills Unit, click HERE.  You will have manipulative skills throughout the year.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

On the block period, we will be doing the 2 Mile Run.  You will be responsible for graphing this run so be sure that you bring your Sportfolio to Roll Call and grab a pencil.  To read about most of the runs that I do throughout the year, click HERE.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Friday I am going to set up a Fitness Circuit for you on the blacktop.  Be ready, it will be a good one.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, you need to complete Pg. 8 in your PE 101 packet.  I posted it as HW #7 on this LINK.  Most of you were not able to finish this in class on Friday and were asked to take Page 8 or your folder home.  Be sure to complete this assignment and bring it with you to Roll Call on Monday.  Also, if you want to earn 5 extra credit points, complete pages 6-7 in your PE 101 packet and show it to me on Monday.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, page  8 in PE 101 is due on Monday at Roll Call.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

For any extra credit assignments that you would like to do, please go to the extra credit page.  There are little, medium and large assignments that you can choose from.

FIT IN 15 HOME WORKOUT VIDEO SERIES

I am putting a lot of effort into making a new series of 15 minute Home Workout Videos called "Fit In 15."  They are perfect to use when you have a busy schedule and/or want to cross train for another sport.   Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and look for the newest Fit In 15 videos to be posted.  To see the latest Fit In 15, watch the video below.  

Go to this link to find the latest Fit In 15 Workouts.

This week's featured Fit In 15 Workouts:

                                      Fit In 15 Pure Cardio #1

Extra Credit:  There is a Fit In 15 Extra Credit Assignment posted on the Extra Credit page under "Little" Assignments.  Click HERE to check out the assignment.  Fill out this sheet and you will get extra credit.  Make sure that you have this sheet with you while you are doing the Fit In 15 workout b/c you have to keep track of your reps.

Note:  If you have a Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and/or Instagram account, please forward these links to friends and family.  I want to get these videos out there.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

I know that several of you in my class have either allergies or asthma, or both.  Here is a good article that asks the question, do allergies cause asthma.  What do you think?  Click HERE to read this awesome article.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

Click HERE to see what your first WOW is.  Do you know what this word means.  Click on the word and it will take you to its definition.

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