Is it Fall yet?

With the weather in the 90's this week, it is definitely time for Fall sports activities. K-3 P.E. classes finished flag football last week with a focus on teamwork. It was crucial for the students to understand all the positions on a team and how they worked together to achieve their goal. Students practiced these positions and played games that practiced their skills at each position. Positions included quarterback, running back, wide receiver, blockers and defense. The students rotated roles and positions and ultimately put it all together to play flag football games. 

Several students have been working hard at home, practicing their exercises and stretches. Last week, we were able test everyone's flexibility with back bending bridges. (It was easy to see who the future Olympian gymnasts will be!) Next up for K-3 students will be learning to play volleyball. Our lessons will teach basic volleys and passes to teammates with the focus on ball control. We anticipate some wild and crazy hitting at first, but once we have the nets up we will have the students rotating positions, serving, and rallying back and forth across the court.

Our 4th and 5th grade P.E. classes have completed the Soccer unit with class tournaments. They are now super soccer players and the students had a blast! Next, we went into the Individual Lifetime activities of Bowling and Horseshoes where all students learned the rules and completed fun activities and challenges. Now it's on to Volleyball, a favorite unit, where we will not only use volleyballs but beach balls and play balls to learn all of the skills. Coming up soon will be the timed Mile Run and the Physical Fitness tests. As usual, Wonderful Wednesdays will continue where the students get to choose fun games such as dodge ball and kick basketball. All 4th and 5th graders are having a happy and healthy start for a happy and healthy future!