May 26-29:
Hope all of you are working hard on your e-learning. I know it's been different & sometimes challenging to all of you, but keep up the good work! You're on the home stretch! Please have fun with this new workout! Please be on the lookout for some Field Day information from me which Mrs. Vitulli will be sending out! If students/families participate & keep a copy of the "scorecard" or take photos of the events being done, I will give out some PE passes in the fall as a reward! Just remember to stay active!!
Hope all of you are working hard on your e-learning. I know it's been different & sometimes challenging to all of you, but keep up the good work! You're on the home stretch! Please have fun with this new workout! Please be on the lookout for some Field Day information from me which Mrs. Vitulli will be sending out! If students/families participate & keep a copy of the "scorecard" or take photos of the events being done, I will give out some PE passes in the fall as a reward! Just remember to stay active!!
May 11-15:
Please enjoy another Coach Foy workout this week! As you watch & perform his workouts, please write down or make a mental note of some of his exercises that become some new favorites of yours. That way, when we return to school, we can put them into our workout routines! I hope you're all staying healthy & active!!
Please enjoy another Coach Foy workout this week! As you watch & perform his workouts, please write down or make a mental note of some of his exercises that become some new favorites of yours. That way, when we return to school, we can put them into our workout routines! I hope you're all staying healthy & active!!
May 4-8:
It's already May & the weekend was absolutely beautiful! I hope you're all staying safe, healthy, & active! I'm adding another workout with Coach Foy this week! It's a really fun one, so have a good time & always do your best! Please keep sending me photos or videos of your physical activities! Thank you to students/parents who have already sent some of these to me.
It's already May & the weekend was absolutely beautiful! I hope you're all staying safe, healthy, & active! I'm adding another workout with Coach Foy this week! It's a really fun one, so have a good time & always do your best! Please keep sending me photos or videos of your physical activities! Thank you to students/parents who have already sent some of these to me.
April 27-May 1:
Another great workout with Coach Foy! So.......Enjoy!
Another great workout with Coach Foy! So.......Enjoy!
April 20-24: Here's another resource to help you stay active while we are away from school.
April: Hoping all of my students & their families are healthy & safe! I miss you all very much & can't wait to be back at school teaching you!! I hope that you are being active while you're off during this time. Maybe you have seen my two videos which gave some fun ideas on how to get some exercise! Mrs. Vitulli put the links to these videos in her Welcome Back Parent Letter, dated March 28th.
I have been researching some websites that may be fun & entertaining for my junior high students. Here are some of them to check out:
On Youtube:
KIDZ BOP Dance Along Video - Great cardio workout to modern songs & the moves are quite easy!!
Yoga for Kids/Play in the Park - Adriene Mischler
Beginning Yoga with Adriene Mischler - Great beginning yoga video
Yoga for Flexibility - Adriene Mischler
I'd love to see some videos or photos of my students (and their families) being active while we are working through this challenging time together! Please send them to my [email protected] email!! Get outside & please get some physical activity each day!!
I have been researching some websites that may be fun & entertaining for my junior high students. Here are some of them to check out:
On Youtube:
KIDZ BOP Dance Along Video - Great cardio workout to modern songs & the moves are quite easy!!
Yoga for Kids/Play in the Park - Adriene Mischler
Beginning Yoga with Adriene Mischler - Great beginning yoga video
Yoga for Flexibility - Adriene Mischler
I'd love to see some videos or photos of my students (and their families) being active while we are working through this challenging time together! Please send them to my [email protected] email!! Get outside & please get some physical activity each day!!
March 2-6:
Students will have Health on Monday, March 2nd & PE on Wednesday, March 4th. 7R will have PE on Monday & Wednesday this week since they could not have PE last Wednesday.
Students will have Health on Monday, March 2nd & PE on Wednesday, March 4th. 7R will have PE on Monday & Wednesday this week since they could not have PE last Wednesday.
Feb. 18-21:
Students in junior high will be having Health class this Wednesday, Feb. 19th.
Students in junior high will be having Health class this Wednesday, Feb. 19th.
Feb. 10-13:
Students will continue with their fitness testing this week.
Students will continue with their fitness testing this week.
Feb. 3-7:
Students will be fitness testing on Mon., Feb. 3 & Wed., Feb. 5.
Students will be fitness testing on Mon., Feb. 3 & Wed., Feb. 5.
Jan. 13-17:
Students in 7th & 8th grades will be starting a CPR unit this week. Students will earn a certification if they complete all written & practical assessments. This Health unit will be taught on Mondays during the next couple of months. All 7th & 8th graders should bring their charged Chromebooks to class this Monday.
Students in 6th grade will be participating in a health lab on habits this week.
All junior high students will be continuing the fitness circuit on Wednesdays.
Students in 7th & 8th grades will be starting a CPR unit this week. Students will earn a certification if they complete all written & practical assessments. This Health unit will be taught on Mondays during the next couple of months. All 7th & 8th graders should bring their charged Chromebooks to class this Monday.
Students in 6th grade will be participating in a health lab on habits this week.
All junior high students will be continuing the fitness circuit on Wednesdays.
Jan. 6-10: Students in junior high will be starting a fitness unit this week. All students will have Physical Education on Monday, Jan. 6th & Wednesday, Jan. 8th.
Nov. 11-15:
Students will be continuing the volleyball unit this week. Students in grade 6 should be studying for their Ch. 1 assessment which will be given on Monday, Nov. 18th. Students in grades 7 & 8 should be studying for their skeletal system assessment which will be given on Monday, Nov. 18th. Books are available to check out for a 2-day period.
Students will be continuing the volleyball unit this week. Students in grade 6 should be studying for their Ch. 1 assessment which will be given on Monday, Nov. 18th. Students in grades 7 & 8 should be studying for their skeletal system assessment which will be given on Monday, Nov. 18th. Books are available to check out for a 2-day period.
Nov. 4-8:
Students will have Health on Monday, Nov. 4th. On Wed., Nov. 6th, junior high students will continue their volleyball unit which we started last week.
Students will have Health on Monday, Nov. 4th. On Wed., Nov. 6th, junior high students will continue their volleyball unit which we started last week.
Sept. 16-20:
All classes will be taught by Master Joff from Kihap Martial Arts this week. He will be teaching respect, self-control, focus, and basic taekwondo skills.
All classes will be taught by Master Joff from Kihap Martial Arts this week. He will be teaching respect, self-control, focus, and basic taekwondo skills.
Sept. 9-13:
Junior high students will have PE on Monday, Sept. 9th & Health on Wednesday, Sept. 11th. Students should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, & their chrome books to class on Wednesday. All classes will have a special taekwondo assembly on Friday, Sept. 13th.
Junior high students will have PE on Monday, Sept. 9th & Health on Wednesday, Sept. 11th. Students should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, & their chrome books to class on Wednesday. All classes will have a special taekwondo assembly on Friday, Sept. 13th.
Sept. 3-6:
WELCOME BACK!! It's great to be back at St. Patrick School to teach our amazing children! Our 6th-8th grade students will be playing a new sport which they learned last week. The sport is called Danish Long Ball. Students use manipulative skills as well as speed, agility, and teamwork in this sport.
WELCOME BACK!! It's great to be back at St. Patrick School to teach our amazing children! Our 6th-8th grade students will be playing a new sport which they learned last week. The sport is called Danish Long Ball. Students use manipulative skills as well as speed, agility, and teamwork in this sport.
March 4-8:
Due to my absence for 6-8 weeks, students will have a substitute for PE & Health classes. Students will start a Pickleball tournament this week. Students have already reviewed the rules for this sport. Please remind students to be respectful & follow all of the PE rules even though they will have substitutes. Mrs. Rojas & Mrs. Petrie will be subbing for the Physical Education & Health classes in my absence. Grades will be given, based on my rules & expectations in class. All Health work will also be graded. I will input all grades into Powerschool. We are lucky that we have subs willing to take on Physical Education classes, and I am grateful to Mrs. Rojas & Mrs. Petrie for doing this for our students.
Due to my absence for 6-8 weeks, students will have a substitute for PE & Health classes. Students will start a Pickleball tournament this week. Students have already reviewed the rules for this sport. Please remind students to be respectful & follow all of the PE rules even though they will have substitutes. Mrs. Rojas & Mrs. Petrie will be subbing for the Physical Education & Health classes in my absence. Grades will be given, based on my rules & expectations in class. All Health work will also be graded. I will input all grades into Powerschool. We are lucky that we have subs willing to take on Physical Education classes, and I am grateful to Mrs. Rojas & Mrs. Petrie for doing this for our students.
Feb. 19-22:
The junior high students will continue their inline skating unit. We will work on skills already learned. Students will play a few basic games within the skating curriculum to assist them in their skill development.
The junior high students will continue their inline skating unit. We will work on skills already learned. Students will play a few basic games within the skating curriculum to assist them in their skill development.
Feb. 4-8:
Students in junior high will be starting their inline skating unit this week. Students are reminded to wear high socks so they will not get blisters while skating. The students will be skating for 5 PE days.
Students in junior high will be starting their inline skating unit this week. Students are reminded to wear high socks so they will not get blisters while skating. The students will be skating for 5 PE days.
Jan. 14-18:
Students in junior high will be continuing their basketball unit this week.
Students in junior high will be continuing their basketball unit this week.
Oct. 22-26:
Students in junior high will be playing tchoukball tournaments this week. Students learned the rules, strategies, etc. last week & will now play games. Sept. 10-14:
Students in junior high have started a flag football unit. We will continue this on Monday & will have our first Health class on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. May 21-25:
Junior High students will not be having PE/Health this week. April 3-6:
Students in junior high will play their Pickleball tournaments on Wednesday, April 4th, & will take the Pickleball assessment on Friday, April 6th. March 5-9:
Students in junior high will be playing Pickleball on Wednesday & Friday this week. We will have Health one day next week. Feb. 19-23:
Students will be playing a teamwork game called Scatter this week. It is similar to kickball, but students become successful using teamwork. Feb. 5-9:
Students will have Health on Wednesday & PE on Friday this week. 6KM will have PE both days this week. |
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Dec. 18-21:
Junior high students will be playing a fitness game called Ready, Rudolph this week. Merry Christmas to all of you! Enjoy time with your families over the break. There's no better time than family time!!
Junior high students will be playing a fitness game called Ready, Rudolph this week. Merry Christmas to all of you! Enjoy time with your families over the break. There's no better time than family time!!
Nov. 27-Dec.1:
Junior high students will be continuing their Team Handball unit this week. Mrs. Avona's 8th grade class will have an assignment on Wednesday, Nov. 29th so students in this class will not have to change for class.
Junior high students will be continuing their Team Handball unit this week. Mrs. Avona's 8th grade class will have an assignment on Wednesday, Nov. 29th so students in this class will not have to change for class.
Nov. 13-17:
Junior high students will have Health class on Wednesday, Nov. 15th & will resume Physical Education classes on Friday, Nov. 17th.
Junior high students will have Health class on Wednesday, Nov. 15th & will resume Physical Education classes on Friday, Nov. 17th.
Nov. 6-10:
Junior high students will be starting a Team Handball unit this week. Students will have Physical Education on Wednesday & Friday.
Junior high students will be starting a Team Handball unit this week. Students will have Physical Education on Wednesday & Friday.
Oct. 23-27:
Junior high classes will have Health class on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. Students will continue their volleyball tournaments on Friday, Oct. 27th.
Junior high classes will have Health class on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. Students will continue their volleyball tournaments on Friday, Oct. 27th.
Oct. 2-6:
All junior high classes will have Health class on Wednesday, Oct. 4th. Students should bring their Chromebook & a pen/pencil to class with them.
All junior high classes will have Health class on Wednesday, Oct. 4th. Students should bring their Chromebook & a pen/pencil to class with them.
Sept. 18-22:
Students in grades 6-8 will go over their Eclipse Ball assessment this week. They will also begin a volleyball unit.
Students in grades 6-8 will go over their Eclipse Ball assessment this week. They will also begin a volleyball unit.
Sept. 5-8:
Students in junior high will continue their Eclipse Ball unit this week. They will have PE on Wednesday & Health & an Eclipse Ball assessment on Friday.
Students in junior high will continue their Eclipse Ball unit this week. They will have PE on Wednesday & Health & an Eclipse Ball assessment on Friday.
Aug. 28-Sept. 1:
All junior high classes have started learning the sport of Eclipse Ball. Students will be tested on Eclipse Ball rules next Wed., Sept. 6th. We will also start our Health curriculum on Wed., Sept. 6th.
All junior high classes have started learning the sport of Eclipse Ball. Students will be tested on Eclipse Ball rules next Wed., Sept. 6th. We will also start our Health curriculum on Wed., Sept. 6th.
May 15-19:
Students will continue their badminton tournaments this week. Students in 7th & 8th grades will be taking the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED test on Friday, May 19th.
Students will continue their badminton tournaments this week. Students in 7th & 8th grades will be taking the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED test on Friday, May 19th.
May 1-5:
Students will continue their badminton tournaments this week. Eighth grade students will have a CPR quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will cover adult & child CPR/AED use. Seventh & eighth graders will continue their CPR practical testing while badminton tournaments are being played.
Students will continue their badminton tournaments this week. Eighth grade students will have a CPR quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will cover adult & child CPR/AED use. Seventh & eighth graders will continue their CPR practical testing while badminton tournaments are being played.
April 24-28:
Students will continue their badminton tournaments. Sixth graders will complete the "Called to Protect" program this week.
Seventh & eighth graders will watch the final portion of the AHA CPR course. Testing will continue during their PE classes.
Students will continue their badminton tournaments. Sixth graders will complete the "Called to Protect" program this week.
Seventh & eighth graders will watch the final portion of the AHA CPR course. Testing will continue during their PE classes.
April 3-7:
Junior High students will be starting a badminton unit this week. Due to the academic fair & Digital Citizenship class, no junior high class will have Health this week. We will continue next week with our CPR & Called to Protect programs.
Junior High students will be starting a badminton unit this week. Due to the academic fair & Digital Citizenship class, no junior high class will have Health this week. We will continue next week with our CPR & Called to Protect programs.
March 20-25:
Junior high students will have one day of Health this week. The 6th grade will view part 2 of the Called to Protect program on Thursday. The 7th & 8th graders will be CPR testing on Wednesday this week. They will have PE on Friday. Sixth graders will have PE on Monday.
Junior high students will have one day of Health this week. The 6th grade will view part 2 of the Called to Protect program on Thursday. The 7th & 8th graders will be CPR testing on Wednesday this week. They will have PE on Friday. Sixth graders will have PE on Monday.
Feb. 27-March 3:
Junior high students will be playing tchoukball this week. Seventh & eighth graders will also have their Health class on Friday, continuing with their CPR unit.
Junior high students will be playing tchoukball this week. Seventh & eighth graders will also have their Health class on Friday, continuing with their CPR unit.
Feb. 13-16:
Junior high students are playing tchoukball in PE classes. This sport involves a great deal of teamwork, balance, agility, & throwing/catching skills. Sixth grade will have PE on Monday & Health on Thursday. The 6th graders will be doing a lesson on tobacco during Health. Our 7th & 8th graders will be starting CPR on Wednesday.
Junior high students are playing tchoukball in PE classes. This sport involves a great deal of teamwork, balance, agility, & throwing/catching skills. Sixth grade will have PE on Monday & Health on Thursday. The 6th graders will be doing a lesson on tobacco during Health. Our 7th & 8th graders will be starting CPR on Wednesday.
Jan. 23-27:
Our junior high students have been in a basketball unit for and we will continue our tournaments this week. Sixth graders will have Health on Thursday & seventh & eighth graders will have Health on Friday.
Health - 6th Gr.:
Explain the Called to Protect course & hand out permission slips.
Ch. 8, L. 1, Why Tobacco is Harmful, p. 212-217
Homework: Complete lesson 1 Study Guide Questions
Health - Gr. 7 & 8:
Introduction to American Heart Association CPR/AED curriculum - Expectations for course
Take Pre-test
Watch the AHA Hands-only video
Our junior high students have been in a basketball unit for and we will continue our tournaments this week. Sixth graders will have Health on Thursday & seventh & eighth graders will have Health on Friday.
Health - 6th Gr.:
Explain the Called to Protect course & hand out permission slips.
Ch. 8, L. 1, Why Tobacco is Harmful, p. 212-217
Homework: Complete lesson 1 Study Guide Questions
Health - Gr. 7 & 8:
Introduction to American Heart Association CPR/AED curriculum - Expectations for course
Take Pre-test
Watch the AHA Hands-only video
Dec. 12-16:
Students in junior high will be playing some basketball games & some Christmas games.
Students in junior high will be playing some basketball games & some Christmas games.
Dec. 19-21:
Students in junior high will be playing a fitness game to improve cardiovascular endurance & teamwork. The name of our Christmas game is Ready, Rudolph.
There is a possibility (weather pending) that 7th grades will be outside for PE class on Wednesday. Please dress appropriately. If the weather is inclement, we might be having Health since we will not have the use of Dyer Hall or the Boehm Center.
Students in junior high will be playing a fitness game to improve cardiovascular endurance & teamwork. The name of our Christmas game is Ready, Rudolph.
There is a possibility (weather pending) that 7th grades will be outside for PE class on Wednesday. Please dress appropriately. If the weather is inclement, we might be having Health since we will not have the use of Dyer Hall or the Boehm Center.
Dec. 5-9:
Junior high students will continue their basketball unit this week. Students will learn defensive strategies & rules of the sport. We will be playing some practice games this week as well. Students will have Health also this week.
Junior high students will continue their basketball unit this week. Students will learn defensive strategies & rules of the sport. We will be playing some practice games this week as well. Students will have Health also this week.
Dec. 8 Health:
6th Grade Health - Ch. 2, Lesson 1, Feeling Good About Yourself
Read/discuss p. 32-35
Homework - Complete workbook, p. 10
6th Grade Health - Ch. 2, Lesson 1, Feeling Good About Yourself
Read/discuss p. 32-35
Homework - Complete workbook, p. 10
Nov. 28-Dec. 2:
Junior high students will be starting a basketball unit this week. We will begin with skills & lead-up games & will continue with tournaments.
Junior high students will be starting a basketball unit this week. We will begin with skills & lead-up games & will continue with tournaments.
Nov. 7-11:
Junior High students will be continuing their STXball unit this week.
Junior High students will be continuing their STXball unit this week.
Health - Grade 6:
Go over student work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3, Decisions & Your Character
Read/Discuss p. 14-19
Lesson Review together in class
Health - Grade 7:
Go over student work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3 Health Risks & Your Behavior
Read/Discuss p. 12-17
Lesson Review together in class
Grade 8:
Go over work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3 Taking Responsibility for Your Health
Read/Discuss p. 14-19
Lesson Review together in class
Go over student work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3, Decisions & Your Character
Read/Discuss p. 14-19
Lesson Review together in class
Health - Grade 7:
Go over student work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3 Health Risks & Your Behavior
Read/Discuss p. 12-17
Lesson Review together in class
Grade 8:
Go over work from lessons 1 & 2
Ch. 1, Lesson 3 Taking Responsibility for Your Health
Read/Discuss p. 14-19
Lesson Review together in class
Oct. 3-7:
Students in junior high will be concluding their soccer unit this week. All classes will be taking a written soccer assessment.
Students in junior high will be concluding their soccer unit this week. All classes will be taking a written soccer assessment.
Sept. 26-30:
This week students in junior high will be continuing their soccer tournaments. Students in 6th grade will have Health on Thursday, Sept. 29th.
Health Grade 6: Thursday, Sept. 29:
All homework assigned on Sept. 15th is due today.
Ch. 1, L. 2, "Building Health Skills," p. 8-13
Homework: Due Oct. 11
Complete workbook, p. 4
This week students in junior high will be continuing their soccer tournaments. Students in 6th grade will have Health on Thursday, Sept. 29th.
Health Grade 6: Thursday, Sept. 29:
All homework assigned on Sept. 15th is due today.
Ch. 1, L. 2, "Building Health Skills," p. 8-13
Homework: Due Oct. 11
Complete workbook, p. 4
Sept. 19-23:
Students in junior high will be playing their soccer tournaments this week. During the tournament students are expected to be reviewing positions (and duties) as well as soccer rules. A cognitive assessment will be given at the end of our soccer unit (approximately 2 weeks).
Students in 7th & 8th grades will have Health this Friday, Sept. 23rd. All homework given on Friday, Sept. 9th, is due this Friday.
7th Grade Health:
Ch. 2, L. 2, "What Influences Your Health?" p. 8-11
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 4
8th Grade Health:
Ch. 1, L. 2, "Changes During the Teen Years," p. 8-13
Homework:
Complete workbook p. 4
Sept. 15:
6th Grade Health:
Ch. 1, L. 1, Your Health & Wellness, p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create your own Health Triangle, write one paragraph evaluating your own triangle.
6th Grade Health:
Ch. 1, L. 1, Your Health & Wellness, p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create your own Health Triangle, write one paragraph evaluating your own triangle.
Sept. 6-9:
Our junior high students will be starting soccer in Physical Education classes this week. Seventh & eighth grade students will also have their first Health class on Friday, Sept. 9th.
7th Grade Health:
Introduction/Policies
Ch. 1, L. 1, What is Health p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create & explain your own Health Triangle.
Include 1 paragraph evaluating your Health Triangle.
One part of the homework is due at the end of class, the other part is due on Sept. 23.
8th Grade Health:
Introduction/Policies
Ch. 1, L. 1, What is Health & Wellness? p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create & explain your own Health Triangle.
Include 1 paragraph evaluating your Health Triangle.
One part of the homework is due at the end of class, the other part is due on Sept. 23.
Our junior high students will be starting soccer in Physical Education classes this week. Seventh & eighth grade students will also have their first Health class on Friday, Sept. 9th.
7th Grade Health:
Introduction/Policies
Ch. 1, L. 1, What is Health p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create & explain your own Health Triangle.
Include 1 paragraph evaluating your Health Triangle.
One part of the homework is due at the end of class, the other part is due on Sept. 23.
8th Grade Health:
Introduction/Policies
Ch. 1, L. 1, What is Health & Wellness? p. 4-7
Homework:
Complete workbook, p. 3
Create & explain your own Health Triangle.
Include 1 paragraph evaluating your Health Triangle.
One part of the homework is due at the end of class, the other part is due on Sept. 23.
Aug. 29-Sept. 2:
Junior High classes will be going over class rules & expectations. They will also be practicing for our fire, tornado, & lock down drills. We will be playing Danish Longball for the first 2 weeks.
ANY STUDENT WHO MAKES UP A NEW RULE FOR OUR DANISH LONGBALL GAMES THIS WEEK WILL RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT. IT MUST BE SAFE, AND BE WRITTEN DOWN WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION ON A 3 X 5 INDEX CARD. NAME, HOMEROOM, & DATE MUST BE PRESENT ON THE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT.
Junior High classes will be going over class rules & expectations. They will also be practicing for our fire, tornado, & lock down drills. We will be playing Danish Longball for the first 2 weeks.
ANY STUDENT WHO MAKES UP A NEW RULE FOR OUR DANISH LONGBALL GAMES THIS WEEK WILL RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT. IT MUST BE SAFE, AND BE WRITTEN DOWN WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION ON A 3 X 5 INDEX CARD. NAME, HOMEROOM, & DATE MUST BE PRESENT ON THE EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT.