Week of 5/16/11-5/20/11 (4Q- Week 7)

6th Graders,

WEEK RECAP.....

Monday and Tuesday were spent working on Softball skills, specifically fielding ground balls, throwing and catching. Wednesday and Friday we did our end of the year Fitness Testing, finishing the following activities: 2 min bleacher steps and jump rope, 1 min tricep dips, wall sits and leg lifts as well all of the flexibility activities. We still have to complete the pull-up tests, ab and push-up plank tests. On Thursday, we did the 2 mile run. If you need to make it up, please come and see me.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Check out your Google Calendar to see what is going on this week.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

On Monday we start our Tumbling unit with Mr. Kwas's class. Please go to the Tumbling Page and check out all the information, including videos of the skills.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

After Tumbling, there is nothing planned.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

In order to complete the Fitness Testing Reflection assignment and SMARTI Goals worksheets, we need to run the mile to complete all of our required cardiovascular activities for the year.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

I am undecided as to the fitness activity this week. I do have the gym and plan to use it.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is assigned this week, but, HW #1 is due on Monday.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, HW #1 is due on Monday at roll call. This assignment is your Juggling Test Reflection Assignment. You can access the assignment from this link.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

I have all kinds of Extra Credit available in my class. Check out theExtra Credit page to check them out.....

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

Dehydration is going to become a big factor in the next few weeks as we approach the real summer weather. This is a good article educating you on the effects and prevention of dehydration. It is completely preventable, but, it is up to you to be responsible.

What Is Dehydration?

Dehydration is a condition that occurs when someone loses more fluids than he or she takes in. Dehydration isn't as serious a problem for teens as it can be for babies or young children. But if you ignore your thirst, dehydration can slow you down.

Our bodies are about two thirds water. When someone gets dehydrated, it means the amount of water in his or her body has dropped below the level needed for normal body function. Small decreases don't cause problems, and in most cases, they go completely unnoticed. But losing larger amounts of water can sometimes make a person feel quite sick.. to read the full article, click HERE.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

No DYK this week.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

Do HW #1, due Monday.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

I posted a new WOW #5 for the 4th quarter, please check it out here.