Week of 1/13/14-1/17/14 (2nd Quarter- Week 11)

6th Graders,

This is it, the final week of the 2nd quarter.  All extra credit assignments, make up work, jump rope tests, etc. need to be turned in by Friday.  I WILL NOT accept work next week.  If you have ANY issues with you grades, you must see me this week at Brunch.  I will be available M-Th at Brunch.  

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.

WEEKEND PUSH-UP CHALLENGE

How many of you completed 50 or more push-ups to match your weekly total?  If you haven't yet, get down and do them.  Don't cheat your body. I am so proud of how many of you have been doing this challenge.  It is going to benefit you significantly.  

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

I am going to out all day on Tuesday and half day on Friday, both for professional development meetings.  Tuesday will be Line Dance practice all period and I think that Friday will be as well.  To see what we did last week and what we plan to do this week, click this  CALENDAR to check it all out.  It is your responsibility to be prepared.  

WEATHER
It looks like beautiful weather all week.  Please check weekly weather HERE. 

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We are in week 2 of Line Dance.  Please make sure that you come to class prepared all week with music, etc.  You have been doing a fantastic job with your practicing.  If you are struggling to teach, you might need to keep reviewing the videos of your dance.  I recommend that you practice teaching it with a family member or in front of a mirror.  Do what it takes.  Click HERE to check it out and peak at all of the dances.  

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Not sure what the run plans are this week.  Since I am out on Tuesday and half day Friday, I have no idea how the weekly schedule will look.  To read about the different types of runs, click HERE.

RUNNING CLUB 

Running Club is going to meet this Thursday.  If you need to make up a run and/or want to get some extra credit, show up and rack up those miles.  

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Not sure yet.  Need to find out what all the other teachers are doing and where they will be located.  If I can the blacktop, I will set up a circuit for you.  

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, not homework this week.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK?

Yes, practice and perfect your line dance. 

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 #3

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.

KIDSHEALTH ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

With the end of the quarter approaching and many of you feel the pressure of having to have good grades along with impressing teachers, parents and friends, it is natural for this to be a stressful time.  This is a good article about stress.  Remember, there is an extra credit assignment you can do for the AOWs.  

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

What is Word of the Week (WOW)?  Word of the week is a word that I post on the WOW page on my website.  If you click on the word, it takes you to a definition of that word.  You will receive 4-6 words/quarter.  At the end of each quarter, you will use each of these words in a paragraph.  You WILL NOT use each word in a paragraph, but, only write ONE paragraph using all of the words.  This assignment is restricted to ONE paragraph only.  The goal is to not literally DEFINE the words, but, rather, use them in context in a paragraph in a creative story demonstrating to me that you know what the word means without telling me what the word means.  

You WILL NOT have a WOW paragraph assignment in the 2nd quarter.  My goal is to have you do it for the 3rd quarter.  I'll announce it if you do.    

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