Team Building and Review

This week, classes will be spending some time looking at ways to become better teammates and partners. Sportsmanship is a constant focus in our curriculum, and this week we'll be practicing specific strategies that will help us to work cooperatively more effectively. Not an easy task, but certainly an important one! Ask your child how he or she views team work. In our discussions, I was so pleased to hear all the wonderful examples of cooperation and friendship!

We'll also spend some time this week revisiting some of the units we have covered throughout the trimester, as our time together will be coming to a close in the next two weeks.

Lunch Time Poll

In honor of fitness testing this week's question was What are your favorite and least favorite fitness tests? Here's how you answered. . .

FAVORITES :)

Mile Run - 27 votes
Shuttle Run - 20 votes
Arm Hang/Pull Ups - 16 votes
Sit & Reach - 8 votes
Sit Ups - 6 votes

LEAST FAVORITES :(

Mile Run - 30 votes
Arm Hang/Pull Ups - 19 votes
Sit & Reach - 15 votes
Shuttle Run - 8 votes
Sit Ups - 5 votes

Horseshoes!

This week classes will be learning the classic backyard favorite, Horseshoes. Using modified rules the students will have the opportunity to practice tossing, scoring, and good sportsmanship. Hopefully they'll be ready for some fun family picnics real soon! Following are the modified rules used for the classes. Maybe you and your family and play a game this week too!


HORSESHOE REMINDERS

· Pitch horseshoes underhand

· Stand across from your teammate on the same court

· Alternate who goes first (ie both red, then both blue)

· 1 point is awarded for the 1 horseshoe that is closest to the stick – MUST BE INSIDE THE SQUARE

· 2 points for ANY LEANER

· 3 points for ANY RINGER

· Only stand inside the box when you are pitching

· Measure using another horseshoe

· Pay attention to flying horseshoes!

3rd Grade Lunch time poll!

On Tuesday, January 17th our question was "How did you celebrate Martin Luther King Day?" Here's how you answered. . .

1 Vote - Went to the mall, Ate a Cheeseburger, Went to the Parade, Ate Chinese food, Went to my job, Went to Bern's in Tampa, Went to Target, Went to the zoo, Went to the park, Went to the beach, Went Horseback riding, Went to St. Augustine, Went to a toy store, Played Tennis, Played Golf, Hung out with my Dad, Went shopping, Traveled home from a trip, Played Video games, Went to Tallahassee, Played Lacrosse, Packed for moving, Went to the Rec Center, Got a Ukelele

2 Votes - Celebrated a Birthday, Went to a Museum, Went to the Movies, Went Boating, Went to Sea World

3 Votes - Went Rollerskating, Went Bike Riding

4 Votes - Hung out with my Mom, Went to the Aquarium

13 Votes - Stayed at Home

14 Votes - Hung out with Friends

Alleyball and Volleyball

This week our classes will be utilizing the Athletic Center's Rec Gym for two exiting units - Alleyball and Volleyball. Alleyball is a form of kickball in which teams run through an alley to land safely on base and score runs. Critical thinking, strategy, and cooperation are key elements that are reinforced through this highly active and fun game.

In volleyball, students will be introduced to some basic skills necessary for play - passing, setting, underhand serving, and overhand serving. While we will not be using nets, just having the opportunity to explore these skills will help the students be ready to expand their knowledge of the game in future lessons. Its sure to be a great week!