Week of 9/10/12-9/14/12 (1st Quarter -Week 4)

6th Graders,

Wow, this quarter is flying by fast.  Soon, it will be deficiency notice time (these are sent home informing your parents that you are slipping in class) which usually happens at the mid way point of the quarter.

WEEKLY RECAP &  WEEK AT A GLANCE

Last week we continued with Cooperative Activities and PE 101.  On Tuesday, we did a little talk on how to lead stretches and then did a Cooperative Class- Toxic River.  On Wednesday/Thursday we had our 2nd PE 101 lesson, Benefits of Exercise.  After that, we practiced 4 of our Bear Fitness Challenge activities.  On Friday, we did the Variety Run, a team run.  To check out what we did and what we have planned, go to your class CALENDAR.  

WEATHER

Looks like another good week of weather.  Check the weekly weather HERE.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We have 2 more weeks of PE 101/Cooperative Activities.  After this unit we will begin a coooperative Dance known as Tinikling.  To check out all the information about Tinikling, go to this LINK.    If you want to see what Units you will be doing for the year, click HERE.    

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

I do not have a run scheduled this week, however, I could change my mind and fit in a run on the block days.  I am not sure yet.  If you want to read about the different types of runs you may do, click HERE. 

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Friday we are scheduled for our first Bear Fitness Challenge.  I will go over what the BFC is all about later in the week.  

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, you do not have any homework this week.  If you want to sneak and see if there anything posted, click HERE.  I will post most of your assignments on this page with the due date.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No, nothing is due this week.  

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

I have an extra credit page that has various types of assignments that you can choose from.  These assignments change all the time.  To check out the Extra Credit Page, click HERE.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

As you get through more of the quarter, some of you will be getting more homework.  Homework becomes a big deal in middle school and will even become more of a big deal in high school.  Here is a good article breaking down Homework.  Enjoy.

HOME WORKOUT OF THE WEEK 

I am really big on home workouts.  Home workouts are so efficient and effective.  As we learn more exercises throughout the year, I will put together short home workouts I recommend you try at home.  Here is your first one:

Do each exercise for 40 seconds and take a 40 second rest for 3 rounds (means do this rotation 3 times):

1.  Burpees

2.  Squats

3.  Mountain Climbers

4.  Push-Ups

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

WOW #1 was added.  To check it out, click HERE.  On Monday, I am going to ask the class what this word is, be prepared to answer.