The question of the week for 9/26 was "Where were you born?" Here's how you answered!
Florida - 52
Georgia - 4 (all Atlanta too!)
California - 3
France - 1
Nevada - 1
Virginia - 1
Pennsylvania - 1
New York - 2
Washington, DC - 1
Connecticut - 3
Massachusetts - 1
New Jersey - 1
Maryland - 2
Ireland - 1
Monday, September 27, 2010
More frisbee and a little Burnball too!
This week in PE with Coach Pope, classes will continue to explore the games that are possible once we learn to throw a frisbee well. A full 9-hole Frisbee Golf course is set for Monday, and we'll continue the week with another visit to the world of Ultimate Frisbee.
On Friday, I'll be traveling to Titusville with the Cross Country team for the FLrunners.com Invitational. Its a great meet with school from all over the US participating. While I'm away, the students will get to play a game of Burnball, a favorite that never gets old! Have a terrific week!
On Friday, I'll be traveling to Titusville with the Cross Country team for the FLrunners.com Invitational. Its a great meet with school from all over the US participating. While I'm away, the students will get to play a game of Burnball, a favorite that never gets old! Have a terrific week!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Frisbee Fun!
This week classes will be playing frisbee. We'll first learn to throw the frisbee properly (would you believe I didn't know how to throw a frisbee until I was 30 - Thanks Coach Raab for teaching me!) and then use the skills we learn to play Frisbee Golf and Ultimate Frisbee.
Alpha and JK classes will be working on overhand throwing to a target with magic, sticky tennis balls. We'll also be crossing a river on a very narrow bridge to work on balance.
Alpha and JK classes will be working on overhand throwing to a target with magic, sticky tennis balls. We'll also be crossing a river on a very narrow bridge to work on balance.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Lunch time poll with Coach Pope
This year I will be taking a poll on Monday's during my 3rd grade Lunch Duty. You can check to see how your answers match up with your classmates. This week we asked "What's your favorite lunch time food?' The answers are here for you!
Corn dogs - 3 Chips - 3 Rice - 1
Nuts - 1 Meat - 2 Cheez-its - 2
Pizza - 15 Cheese - 1 Lettuce/salad - 4
Pasta - 10 Tacos - 2 Chicken - 8
Soup - 1 Fruit - 9 Gummies - 1
Cookies - 3 Candy - 1 Ice Cream - 1
Sandwich - 9
Be on the look out for next week's poll!
Corn dogs - 3 Chips - 3 Rice - 1
Nuts - 1 Meat - 2 Cheez-its - 2
Pizza - 15 Cheese - 1 Lettuce/salad - 4
Pasta - 10 Tacos - 2 Chicken - 8
Soup - 1 Fruit - 9 Gummies - 1
Cookies - 3 Candy - 1 Ice Cream - 1
Sandwich - 9
Be on the look out for next week's poll!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week of 9/13
Its another busy week in PE with Coach Pope. Lots to do. . . here's an idea of what's in store!
This week students will be introduced to volleyball. From the youngest age students can learn to track and toss, in preparation for underhand and overhand passing as they get older. Concepts ready position, moving to be prepared, and communication with teammates will be emphasized this week. Students in second, third, and fourth grade will also be introduced to serving - both underhand and overhand.
Kindergarten and 1st grade will have another opportunity to practice the rock climbing skills that were introduced last week.
Second, third, and fourth graders will be finishing up our fall fitness testing as well. All second graders will run the 1/2 mile on Thursday. All third graders will run the mile on Tuesday and all fourth graders on Thursday. Please be sure to send a water bottle with your child and emphasize that this run should be done at his or her own pace.
This week students will be introduced to volleyball. From the youngest age students can learn to track and toss, in preparation for underhand and overhand passing as they get older. Concepts ready position, moving to be prepared, and communication with teammates will be emphasized this week. Students in second, third, and fourth grade will also be introduced to serving - both underhand and overhand.
Kindergarten and 1st grade will have another opportunity to practice the rock climbing skills that were introduced last week.
Second, third, and fourth graders will be finishing up our fall fitness testing as well. All second graders will run the 1/2 mile on Thursday. All third graders will run the mile on Tuesday and all fourth graders on Thursday. Please be sure to send a water bottle with your child and emphasize that this run should be done at his or her own pace.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Exploring the minigym and Fitness Testing
This week PE with Coach Pope is moving indoors with Kindergarten and First Grade to begin our exploration of the mini-gym. This space will be used participate in motor development, experiment with gymnastics, and even do some rock climbing!
Grades two, three and four will begin our Fall Fitness Testing. Students will be introduced to the Presidential Fitness test and be given the opportunity to find their baseline fitness level. It is so important for the students to understand that doing the test early in the school year gives us a chance to see where we excel and where we need to improve throughout the year. This is a great time to talk to your child about setting goals and emphasizing individual improvement as opposed to feeling like he or she is competing with classmates. Hopefully, if we all work together toward this goal, we can help all of our students become comfortable with this important part of Physical Education!
Grades two, three and four will begin our Fall Fitness Testing. Students will be introduced to the Presidential Fitness test and be given the opportunity to find their baseline fitness level. It is so important for the students to understand that doing the test early in the school year gives us a chance to see where we excel and where we need to improve throughout the year. This is a great time to talk to your child about setting goals and emphasizing individual improvement as opposed to feeling like he or she is competing with classmates. Hopefully, if we all work together toward this goal, we can help all of our students become comfortable with this important part of Physical Education!
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