Archway P.E. through August

It's hard to believe that nearly a month has passed since the first day of school. Already, students are making giant leaps and improvements in P.E. with both their physical abilities and their character. We have been impressed with their skills but more so, we have been inspired by their sportsmanship and care for others.

K-3 P.E. is wrapping up our Throwing and Catching unit with Dodgeball! The students are applying the skills learned to throw and catch with teamwork strategies to help them succeed. Our games include Knockdown Dodgeball and Out-of-Bounds Dodgeball, both testing the students on their awareness and ability to throw accurately. We know this is a student favorite and they will be sad it comes to an end.. Next week we will begin Football, reviewing throwing techniques and adjustments needed for the different ball shape. We'll discuss offense versus defense and working together as a team with good communication. We will incorporate tag into Football as we equip them with flags for simple flag football games. 

4-5 P.E. classes had a fantastic Fitness Day using different exercises at 12 stations. It was a very strenuous, tough circuit but every student met the challenge. Then it was on to Soccer Mania: Learning the different ways to pass, trap, kick and goal keep were all fun. We were ready for some lead up games including Big Ball soccer and 3 Ball Sideline soccer. The kids have had a blast! Next week we will start soccer tournaments. All these athletes have worked super hard and given 100%. Ask them about "liquid awesome." They are awesomazing. Next unit coming up will be a horseshoe/bowling unit.