We began our volleyball unit a few weeks ago. In that time we were able to practice the fundamentals of the game (passing, serving, hitting) along with the rules.
I have had a lot of students ask when we can play "Dead Fish" again. It was a game to practice serving, if the server didn't get the ball over they had to lay on the floor of the opposite court. Someone from their team could get them back in by serving a ball to them. I made sure to go to each team and help get some people back in to serve.
Another game that the students participated in was "Queen's/King's Court". This game was to practice playing the ball over the net, except there are only three people playing against three other people. The students on the West court (Kings/Queens) had the job of defending their spot. There were three lines on the East court where three students would fill in on the court trying to beat the players on the other side.
The girls were captains and they chose their teams this week. You can find a list of the teams on the Teams & Tournament Results page. (<- click there) We will begin the tournament after break.
Happy Holidays!
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hoops For Hunger
In the weeks leading up to the game there was an assembly kick-off that had two of the basketball players and a short video from the coach. They threw candy to the crowd to get the kids pumped up for the game. The purpose of Hoop for Hunger is to bring non perishable food and money donations for the community. Then on Wednesday, December 5th the whole school made its way to McGuirk Area to watch CMU's women's basketball play against Green Bay. The Chippewas started off slow, but won with a final score 54-50.
At half time representatives from each school made their way on to the court. Ms. Burlington went down with Drew, Juliet, and Adrianna. The coveted food trophy goes to the school that donated the most. And the winner was...Mary McGuire Elementary!!! Woohoo!
This was my first year attending the event and it was a great opportunity for the students to help out their community and enjoy a basketball game. One fourth grader told me, "This is an early Christmas gift!" He was so excited that he said it felt like Christmas to him. It was fun to be able to experience this with the students, since I never get to go on field trips. I just wish I had remembered my money for a hot dog or nachos.
**pictures to follow
At half time representatives from each school made their way on to the court. Ms. Burlington went down with Drew, Juliet, and Adrianna. The coveted food trophy goes to the school that donated the most. And the winner was...Mary McGuire Elementary!!! Woohoo!
This was my first year attending the event and it was a great opportunity for the students to help out their community and enjoy a basketball game. One fourth grader told me, "This is an early Christmas gift!" He was so excited that he said it felt like Christmas to him. It was fun to be able to experience this with the students, since I never get to go on field trips. I just wish I had remembered my money for a hot dog or nachos.
**pictures to follow