Week of 3/12/12-3/16/12 (3Q- Week 7)

6th Graders,

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Can you believe that we are in Week 7? Last week was pretty eventful. We hurdled on Monday and Tuesday, did a 5 station outdoor fitness circuit on Wednesday, Relay with Mr. Kwas's class on Thursday (I was absent) and then the mile on Friday.

WEATHER

Check the weekly weather HERE.

MILE & 2 MILE MAKE-UP RUN

I will have a make-up/extra credit run this Friday after school from 3-4.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

You are going to love Monday and Tuesday for we will be doing High Jump. There is a good High Jump video on the Track and Field page, please watch it. We also have Shot Put this week. Check out the Track and Field page to see what High Jump and Shot Put look like.

EYO INFORMATION

Segment #3 is due on Friday. On Friday, a study guide will be posted on the EYO page that will help you prepare for the written test the following week. I will give you a lot more information about the test on Friday.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

Our next unit is going to be a Throwing Manipulative Skills Unit. We will focus on Overhand, Underhand and Sidearm Throwing. Included in this unit will be catching as well. To check out more about Manipulative Skills, click HERE.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Most likely, you will have another 2 mile run on Thursday. Be prepared.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

I have the gym this Friday (my favorite fitness spot) and am still deciding on what we will be doing. Let's just say, it is probably going to be super duper fun and you will want to do what we are doing again (hint-- it involves Scooters).

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, your EYO Segment #3 is due on Friday. When you turn in Segment #3, please make sure that you include Segment #1 and #2 as well inside your booklet.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

Yes, EYO Segment #3 is due on Friday.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

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

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

As you can tell, this entire quarter has been devoted to Nutrition. You have been working on your EYO project and all of your WOW words have been nutrition focused. To stay on the same theme, I found this good article from Kidshealth about "Figuring Out Food Labels." I HIGHLY recommend that you read this article. Educating yourself on how to read food labels will not only help you count calories more effectively, but also help you eat healthier. Alot of food products "trick" you because of the way that they present "serving size" and other nutrition information on the labels. Read THIS ARTICLE and become educated.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream. Interestingly, the brain only makes up 2% of your body mass, yet consumes more oxygen that any other organ in the body. It is very, very important that your brain gets a good, healthy, consistent supply of oxygen. This is why research shows that the more you exercise and stay active, the better you will do in the classroom. Do you believe this?

Source:

http://icantseeyou.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/100-very-cool-f.html

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

-Be ready for the 2 mile run on Thursday.

-Get your EYO project finished, it is due on Friday.

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

Your WOW paragraph is due on Friday, March 23rd. Please get it done. It is will make it easier for me to grade if you turn it in early.

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.