Week of 1/30/12-2/3/12 (3Q- Week 2)

6th Graders,

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

We had a busy week. M, Tu and Th we did "ice breaker" dances to get us ready for the Line Dance unit. Wednesday we kicked off the EYO project and Friday was the ABC workout in the gym. Please check out your Google Calendar to see what is going on this upcoming week.

WEATHER

Looks like we have great weather all week... check the weekly weatherHERE.

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

Due to the dance and the closed campus, I had to cancel the make-up run for this Friday. The next after school run is going to be on February 10th at 3:00.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We officially start learning the Line Dances you will be required to know on Monday. We will start with Electric Slide on Monday and then I think we will learn Men In Black and Boot Scootin' Boogie. Please watch the instructional videos for these dances on this PAGE. Mrs Button, Ms. Kyle, Mr. Kwas and myself will expect that you know these dances before we teach them. Practice them please.

EYO INFORMATION
As you know, this past week we kicked off your 6 week EYO project. For all EYO information, click this LINK. You will find everything. Good luck.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

After dance, you will have another pretty good unit- Track and Field.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

We will have the Variety Run.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

I am scheduled for the Multi-Use room on Friday. I have a couple of ideas, most likely, I will do Yoga.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, you have your Parent Contract for the EYO due. You can find the Parent Contract on this link.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, the EYO Parent Contract is due on Monday.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the extra credit page for a list of extra credit assignments.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

Most of the AOW's this quarter will deal with Nutrition. This week's theme is reasons to Pack your Own Lunch. This is a very good article explaining why you should pack your own lunch. It is too easy to get tempted with bad food options when you have to buy food. Check this out.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

The smallest bone found in the human body is located in the middle ear. It is known as the Stirrup Bone and it is only 2.8 millimeters long.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Get the EYO Parent Contract signed, due tomorrow.

-Learn the Electric Slide.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

The focus of the 3rd quarter is going to be on Nutrition, therefore, all of your WOW's will relate to words associated with nutrition. WOW #2 was posted, click HERE to check it out.

I posted most of the All Star WOW's for 2nd quarter, see if yours made the page. I still have a few more to scan and add to the page. Good job.