Each class has finished fitness testing. They will test again in the spring. The results of the top ten from each grade and all school are posted here. I will also post them in the gym.
We started practicing our football throwing and catching. Each student had a chance to be the quarterback and a receiver. I'm glad we had such nice weather to get outside. I wish it stay forever!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Finishing our Fitness Testing
Last week we were able to continue our Fitness testing. This week we will have a chance for anyone to make it up. For pictures from Fitness testing click here.
Our next unit is Football, so the 6th graders will be starting with throwing to a stationary target and a moving target along with catching the ball with their hands. We will discuss the "complete" and "incomplete" passes. As well as reviewing the proper throwing form.
 |
| Andy getting ready for the sit and reach flexibility test. |
Our next unit is Football, so the 6th graders will be starting with throwing to a stationary target and a moving target along with catching the ball with their hands. We will discuss the "complete" and "incomplete" passes. As well as reviewing the proper throwing form.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
PACER Top Ten Lists
We ran laps in the PACER test that were 20 meters long. If there are 1609.34 meters in a mile. How many laps would it take to complete a mile?
A 6th grader named Alex figured out the answer on 10/29! He gets yogurt parfait.
And here are the results. They are also listed on the Top Ten page (click here).
Jack P.
|
52
|
Brigid B.
|
45
|
M.S.
|
44
|
Charles H.
|
42
|
Connor D.
|
36
|
Kouper P.
|
34
|
Dana H.
|
33
|
Zach M.
|
33
|
Kaleb H.
|
33
|
Nathan A.
|
33
|
5th Grade
Hunter C.
|
61
|
Mason P.
|
52
|
William P.
|
52
|
Terry W.
|
51
|
Jack R.
|
51
|
Trent B.
|
48
|
Alexis E.
|
46
|
Charlotte W.
|
44
|
Schyler M.
|
43
|
Andrew S.
|
43
|
6th Grade
Hunter C.
|
6th
|
61
|
Jack P.
|
5th
|
52
|
Mason P.
|
6th
|
52
|
William P.
|
6th
|
52
|
Terry W.
|
6th
|
51
|
Jack R.
|
6th
|
51
|
Trent B.
|
6th
|
48
|
Alexis E.
|
6th
|
46
|
Brigid B.
|
5th
|
45
|
M.S.
|
5th
|
44
|
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Finished Soccer & Began Fitness Testing
This week the teams finished their soccer tournaments, see playoff information here. Check out the following short video clip of a class displaying good sportsmanship at the end of their soccer game.
We also started our fitness testing this week. The weather was not ideal, so only two classes ran the mile. When we were forced inside the students challenged themselves with a new running challenge...the PACER test. It is part of the FitnessGram test. This is the only test from FitnessGram that they will be pre and post tested on this year. Traditionally we complete the Presidential Fitness challenges.
Anyway, the PACER test has the participants run across the gym (marked off for 20 meters) and they have to make it to the other set of cones before the beep. The CD (click to here it on YouTube) has a beep and a male voice calling out the number of laps they have completed. The time between the beeps starts off slow and gradually gets faster. A partner kept track of the number of laps completed. Not all of the classes have participated, but the highest number I've seen this fall is 61 from Hunter C., a sixth grader. The following video is not of Hunter C., but of few fifth graders during the PACER test.
Figuring out the math
Hunter C. completed 61 laps multiplied by 20 meters, which is equal to 1220 meters.
If there are 1609.34 meters in a mile, she almost completed a mile at a fast pace. Great job Hunter C.!
I can't wait to see how the rest of the classes perform during this new challenge. I laughed because many students wanted to try it again. I let them know that they will be practicing it throughout the year during warm-ups and will retested in the spring.
I almost forgot the best part...one of the students didn't have a partner. When the partners were asked to switch roles, he told me that I needed to participate. Me, being the great role model that I am, put a smile on my face and gave it a try. I ended up with 32 laps. I told that class that I will be participating in warm-ups with them to see if I can improve my score too. I love a challenge!
Finishing the mile and other fitness testing next week. Wednesday during lunch recess will be the aforementioned soccer tournament conclusion. (no rain, no rain, no rain)
We also started our fitness testing this week. The weather was not ideal, so only two classes ran the mile. When we were forced inside the students challenged themselves with a new running challenge...the PACER test. It is part of the FitnessGram test. This is the only test from FitnessGram that they will be pre and post tested on this year. Traditionally we complete the Presidential Fitness challenges.
Anyway, the PACER test has the participants run across the gym (marked off for 20 meters) and they have to make it to the other set of cones before the beep. The CD (click to here it on YouTube) has a beep and a male voice calling out the number of laps they have completed. The time between the beeps starts off slow and gradually gets faster. A partner kept track of the number of laps completed. Not all of the classes have participated, but the highest number I've seen this fall is 61 from Hunter C., a sixth grader. The following video is not of Hunter C., but of few fifth graders during the PACER test.
Figuring out the math
Hunter C. completed 61 laps multiplied by 20 meters, which is equal to 1220 meters.
If there are 1609.34 meters in a mile, she almost completed a mile at a fast pace. Great job Hunter C.!
I can't wait to see how the rest of the classes perform during this new challenge. I laughed because many students wanted to try it again. I let them know that they will be practicing it throughout the year during warm-ups and will retested in the spring.
I almost forgot the best part...one of the students didn't have a partner. When the partners were asked to switch roles, he told me that I needed to participate. Me, being the great role model that I am, put a smile on my face and gave it a try. I ended up with 32 laps. I told that class that I will be participating in warm-ups with them to see if I can improve my score too. I love a challenge!
Finishing the mile and other fitness testing next week. Wednesday during lunch recess will be the aforementioned soccer tournament conclusion. (no rain, no rain, no rain)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Class Champs in Soccer & Tournament Information
We finished the tournament this week and below is the list of the class champions. The class champions will play against each other during recess to determine a 5th grade and 6th grade CHAMPION!
Playoff date Wednesday 10/17 @ lunch recess.
Playoff date Wednesday 10/17 @ lunch recess.
5th Grade Class Champions
Weber’s Black Dragons
|
Julian F.*, India, JoJo, Maddie, Maggie, Jonah, Andrew
|
Oullette’s Vipers
|
Joey*, Katy, Lucas D., Zari, Connor, Maddie
|
Spayd’s Zach Attacks
|
Zach*, Angel R., Brian, Angel H., Carissa, Walker
|
Peterson’s The Cheesy Elephants
|
Atreyu*, Brigid, Ari, Adam, Angela, Gabi
|
6th Grade Class Champions
Walter’s Texas
|
Nick*, Alyssa, Alycia, Hunter, Susi
|
Burlington’s Wolversparts
|
Andrew*, Hunter C., Cole C., Tori, Zane, Jacob
|
Carroll’s Oingee Bacon
|
Jack*, Hannah, Trent, Alexa, Nelson, Siri
|
Mako’s Dominators
|
Macaiah*, Oaklie, Kevin, Charlotte, Dylan
|
*indicates team captain
highlighted teams are undefeated
Friday, October 5, 2012
Let Soccer Tournaments Begin
Last week there were four boy captains chosen in each class. I took four volunteers and if we had more we use the great strategy of rock, paper, scissors to have four boys left. The first round pick was a girl for each team and then a boy. This pattern continued until everyone was on a team. If there were a couple of people left, I let them choose their teams.
Each team came up with a name. The students were creative in choosing names. This week was the week of our mini tournament. The first time I saw the classes we talked about the field, throw ins, and keeping track of score. Unfortunately, it rained for our second class. When the fifth graders were inside they played Scooter Soccer. I wish I would’ve taken pictures for this, but I forgot to grab the camera. The sixth graders played Homerun Kickball with a soccerball. Homerun Kickball is my favorite game that we play. The sixth graders were amazing. They have really matured since I had them in fourth grade. There was a lot of great teamwork and sportsmanship with most students.
I am still in the process of uploading pictures from our soccer unit, but the computer at Pullen won’t let me pull them off of the camera. I have a few so far located in this post. I will continue to add some more to the same post this weekend.
I made a contest for 5th and 6th graders to guess who the soccer dribbler was in two separate pictures. The winners, Breahanna and Isabel, are getting treated to a Subway lunch next Wednesday. During this contest the blog had 95 views. I think were able to find the blog J
Fitness testing next week!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Some Soccer Pictures
Check out the pictures and videos that I have posted on the soccer picture and video page. You can get there by clicking the tab next to the home tab or you may Click here.
.
.
Attention 6th Graders
Who is this soccer dribbler? Be the first one to let me know and you will have a Subway lunch*, my treat, on Wednesday, October 11th.
Brehanna from 5th grade correctly guessed Jacob's picture and she is getting her sub on Wendesday too!
Who is this?
*No pop or sports drink, so you can choose a milk or a water
Brehanna from 5th grade correctly guessed Jacob's picture and she is getting her sub on Wendesday too!
Who is this?
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Mile Run Announcement
It looks like the mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test will be...
Wednesday, October 10 for 5th graders
Thursday, October 11th for 6th graders.
If weather permits. If it is raining or snowing (haha! you never know) it will be the following Monday or Tuesday depending on when I see your class.
Wednesday, October 10 for 5th graders
Thursday, October 11th for 6th graders.
If weather permits. If it is raining or snowing (haha! you never know) it will be the following Monday or Tuesday depending on when I see your class.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Homecoming Spirit Week
Wacky Wednesday...
Need I say more?
Need I say more?
 |
| Mrs. Theisen's student teacher Miss Sheahan-Stahl, Me (Mrs. Wirsing), and Principal Renaud |
Soccer Mini Tournament
Before we played I discussed what to do when the ball goes out of bounds, touches hands/arms, or is scored in the goal. I had a lot of "antsy" students that just wanted to get to the game. I love how excited some students get when there is a competition involved. It makes me even happier when they use good sportsmanship while competing.
With one of the six grade classes I had to fill in because of absences. It was quite the workout, but I had some great goal tending from Kaila and trying to score a goal along side of me were Will and Jacob.
After their first games (yesterday and today) I realized that we need to make time to shake hands after the tournament. This would be excellent sportsmanship and it is something they need to practice throughout the year.
I took quite a few pictures and a few videos. Here is a picture from this morning's game. A prize to the first student that can tell me who this is...
