Week of 2/24/14-2/28/14 (3nd Quarter- Week 5)

6th Graders,

I hope that you have enjoyed your week long break.  Did you go anywhere special?  Did you get a lot of time to relax?  Did you stay active?  Eat well?  Anyway, prepare to share some of your stories on Monday.  Week 5 begins.... 

BLOG FORM

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WEEKEND PUSH-UP CHALLENGE

I have moved away from this and am bringing it back strong for the 3rd quarter.  You were doing well with this.  We are going back to 5/day everyday.  I am hoping to get the jump ropes out there as well and complete the 1 Minute Challenges. 

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

We wrapped up the Pedometer Unit a week ago and we are not beginning the Track and Field Unit.  This Unit is going to be a month.  I love this unit and there is a ton to learn.  To see which track and field events we will be learning in class, click this  CALENDAR to find out.  It is your responsibility to be prepared.  

PARENT FITNESS BOOTCAMP NIGHT!!!

I handed out a flyer for you to give to your parents.  I have received emails from some of your parents saying that they want to attend.  Please show them the flyer if you haven't and put some pressure on them to attend.  It will be good for them.  It is Thursday, March 13th and Thursday March 27th from 6-7pm at the CMS Gym.  Have them send me an EMAIL if they are interested at sickler_judson@cusdk8.org.

WEATHER
There is a bunch of rain forecasted for this week.  Expect some PE 101 and Fit In 15 Workouts!!!  Please check weekly weather HERE. 

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

Finally, we are in Track and Field.  I love this unit and for 9 years, this has been one of the students favorite units.  There are a ton of options that range from Sprinting to High Jump to Shot Put.  What are the all the events that we do in Middle School Track and Field?  Which one do you think you will be best at?  What are the school records?  Click HERE to answer all of these questions.  I am going to expect that can explain what some of the events are during class.  

The 6th Grade Calendar has the entire unit mapped out.  I have left the block periods wide open for run and fitness days and also some extra Track and Field stuff.  If you want to see what we are doing on what days, please go to the calendar.  Which event are we doing first?  When are we doing High Jump?  When do we get to sprint?  These are always common questions.  Find out for yourself, look at the calendar.

WHAT UNIT IS NEXT?

I am not sure yet.  Too soon to decide.  It is 5 weeks away. 

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Not sure.  I may incorporate a Track and Field Run.  More than likely we will have the 2 Mile Run coming up.  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?

No idea.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, check out the Track and Field page and get familiar with the various events. Also, look at the Calendar and become familiar with the days we will be doing the events in class.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is due.

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 Tabata #3 (Brand new this week)

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)

There is no AOW this week.  

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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