Week of 9/5/11-9/9/11 (1Q- Week 4)

6th Graders,

WEEK RECAP.....

Congratulations on participating in the first annual Bear Fitness Challenge. You did a fantastic job last week. I can't wait to see how you do finishing it up this week. We will have another Bear Challenge in January. On Wednesday, our classes did the Bear Challenge Mile. On Thursday, our classes did the Bear Challenge Block A and on Friday the classes did Block B. To read more about the Bear Challenge, click HERE.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

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

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We are in a Cooperative Games/Team Building Unit right now with some Bear Challenge and PE 101 sprinkled in. To look at the units for the year, click HERE. This list is tentative and may change several times throughout the year.

GRADING CATEGORIES

I assess all of my students using various grading categories. Check out this page to see what I mean. If you have any questions regarding these categories, please come and see me.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

The next unit is going to be PE 101 and Manipulative Skills. What is PE 101, click HERE to find out. What is Manipulative Skills, click HERE to find out.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

This week is the the Bear Challenge 2 Mile Run. I will explain the course before we run. There is a rubric that you will be assessed against. Check out your Running Rubrics in your Sportfolio to find out what type of grade you will be given.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Your fitness activity this week is going to be Bear Challenge Block C which will be done on Tuesday. Friday, our typical Fitness Day is going to be spent inside completing your SMARTI goals worksheet which is a goal setting lesson for your next Bear Challenge in January.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, you need to click HERE and complete HW #3 and HW #4. Both assignments are going to prepare you for your Sportsmanship Education lesson on Tuesday, 9/13.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No, nothing is due this week. HW #3 and 4 are due NEXT WEEK.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

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

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

Most weeks, I am going to post an Article of the Week that is strickly for informational purposes. I try to find articles that may of be interest to you and your parents. I highly recommend you take some time to read these. They address all types of issues such as physical and mental health, nutrition, sleep, etc. I find that by reading these articles, I am a better educator and for you, these articles will help you make better decisions about your health and lifestyle.

Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. The right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports without tripping over their feet. Unfortunately, though, many teens don't get enough sleep. To read this entire article, click HERE.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

Sometimes, I will add interesting facts...ones that may help you on a trivia game someday.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

Do HW #1, due Monday.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

Every week, you will be given a Word of the Week (WOW). At the end of the quarter, you will turn in a WOW paragraph using all of the words to demonstrate that you understand their meaning. The paragraphs need to be creative, interesting to read and most importantly, show that you understand the words. I will let you know when the paragraph is due. You will start your WOW next week.