Week of 12/17/12-12/21/12 (2nd Quarter -Week 8)

6th Graders,

 

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

This is the final week of the Throwing Unit.  To see what is coming up this week, check out the class  CALENDAR.  

WEATHER

Looks like most of the entire week may be blown out by the rain.  There is a forecast for Tues, Thursday and Friday.  Please dress accordingly and be prepared for some crazy schedule and lesson changes.  Please check the weekly weather HERE.  Please dress accordingly.

TINIKLING ALL STAR VOTING

Congratulations to 5th period for casting the most votes.  Every student in that class earned 5 extra credit points.  Congratulations to 7th period for winning the "Jamba Juice Challenge" for receiving the most votes from all the other periods.  They received 28 total votes.  2nd Period received the 2nd most at 21 votes.  5th period took 3rd with 20 votes.  I want to personally thank all of you that voted. You will be credited with 2 extra points in the grade book. 

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

We are in the final week of Throwing.  This entire week is meant for you to have fun throwing.  The rainy forecast may interfere with the plans however.  It is important that we remain adaptable.

Also, if you want to see what Manipulative Skills are, click HERE to check out the website. 

If you want to see what Units you will be doing for the year, click HERE.    

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

If we run at all, we will do the extra credit popsicle stick run and/or a make up during class.  For any students that missed a run, you will have to make it up during class.  For those of you that have made all of your runs, you will have the opportunity to earn extra credit.      

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

Monday is BFC #3.  I want you to take this challenge before break and then we will have another one shortly after you get back from break.  If it rains, we will postpone it to the Block day or after break.  All depends on weather and facility.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No. 

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK

No, nothing is due.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

For any extra credit assignments that you would like to do, please go to the extra credit page.  There are little, medium and large assignments that you can choose from.

EXERCISE OF THE WEEK

This is a new section that I am adding to my weekly blog so that you can try out these exercises in your living room or at home somewhere.  I found this good video on Mountain Climber variations.  Check it out and see if you can do these.  Let me know in class if you tried them out.  

Click HERE to check out the video.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

It is pretty obvious that winter is here and because of all the rain, there is going to be tons of snow in the skiing and winter sports areas.  During the break coming up, I am hoping that many of you will stay outside and be active.  There is nothing better than trekking up to Tahoe, Yosemite, Big Bear, etc and trying out some winter sport activities.  For those of you not so familiar with your options, check out the ARTICLE.  You will find is helpful.  

How many of you are going to get some winter sports in during the break?  (respond with a comment to the blog).

YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

There are no more WOW's posted this quarter.  However, there will NOT BE  a WOW paragraph this quarter.  These words will be added on to the 3rd quarter words and you will write a paragraph combining 8-10 words instead of 5.  I'll announce in class.   Check out your WOW HERE.