Week of 1/21/13-1/25/13 (3rd Quarter -Week 1)

6th Graders,

Wow, the NINERS are in the Superbowl.  Will the bay area have a SF Giants and SF Niners championship teams.  In 2 weeks we will know.

We are in the 1st week of the new quarter.  I am going to finalize grades by Wednesday.  I still need to add some extra credit and make up assignments.  Make sure that you come and see me on Tuesday or Wednesday if you have any confusion regarding your grades.  

WEEKLY RECAP & WEEK AT A GLANCE

Last week we worked on Dribbling and Passing with various types of drills.  This week, we will finish the unit working on more Passing, Dribbling and maybe some shooting.  I have not flushed out the final 3 days of the unit yet.  This week, you also need to start prepping for the Jump Rope Unit (see the section called, Next Unit- Jump Roping).  To see what is coming up this week, check out the class  CALENDAR.  

WEATHER

It  looks like it warming up a little bit this week and there is a slight chance of rain on Wednesday.  Please check the weekly weather HERE.  Please dress accordingly.

WINTER PE UNIFORM POLICY

In the cold winter months when you need to wear sweats and jackets to PE, it is important that you understand the policy.  This is really a reminder since most (if not all) of you already know this.  It is ok to wear sweats of any color and any type as long as THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR PE and not worn around school as your clothes for the day.  Also, you can wear a jacket or sweatshirt, as long as your PE shirt is on underneath.  You are NOT allowed to wear jeans under your PE short b/c it is cold, you will get marked down and it will be counted as not dressing.  Please make sure that you prepare by packing a winter PE uniform for the next few weeks.  Check weather as well.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

You will begin a new Unit, Manipulative Skills- basketball dribbling and throwing.  I have the day to day plan mapped out on the class Google Calendar, check it out.

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.    

NEXT UNIT- JUMP ROPE

Starting on Tuesday, January 29th, you will be starting a new unit, Jump Roping, in the gym.  I have put a lot of materials together for this unit, much like Tinikling, where you have instructional videos for all of the different skills that you will be required to perform. This is going to be a relatively tough unit and you will be required to learn a lot of new skills.  We will be spending most of the unit practicing the skills and getting you ready to perform with a small group.   To check out your Jump Rope page, click HERE. You will have a note taking sheet as a homework assignment due on Tuesday, 1/29 (see homework assignment section below). 

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

You will have a Figure 8 run because I have a sub on Wednesday.         

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

You do not have a fitness day this week.   

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

Yes, go to your 6th Grade Homework Page, and check out HW #1.  Print this note taking sheet out, complete all questions and bring to class on Tuesday, 1/29 for the start of the unit.

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

No EOW this week.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

No AOW this week, sorry.  I know you love to read these.  I'll have something good next week, I promise. 

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.