Mile Run!!

Over the course of the next week we will be preparing for and completing the mile run in P.E class.  Students in grades K-2 will run the Half mile, but students in grades 3-6 will run the full Mile.  The mile run is not designed to be torture.  Instead, it is meant to be a challenge for students of all ability levels.   This is a personal challenge and not a competition with others students in the class or grade level.  When it comes to Mile Run day here are a couple of helpful hints...

1.  Wear clothing suitable for jogging.  i.e. shorts, sweats, windpants, t-shirts long or short sleeve.

2.  Eat breakfast!  Be careful not to eat too much for breakfast, but a bowl of cereal and juice or a couple pieces of toasts and juice are just a couple of ideas.

3.  Bring a positive attitude and do your best!  Know, that time is how we measure the mile run, but ultimately it is about finishing the mile while giving your best effort.

Dazzling Dave

On March 25th and 26th we were entertained and educated by Dazzling Dave, one of just 16 National Yo-Yo Masters.  Dave provided us with an entertaining "freestyle" yo-yo session, a brief lesson on the science of spin, and even instruction on how to use a yo-yo in Physical Education class.  All students in grades 2-6 were introduced to basic skills like the "dribble" and the "throwdown".  Some students were challenged on a higher level with skills like the "sleeper", "hop the fence", "walk the dog", "creeper", and "elevator".  Needless to say it was an exciting couple days around here!!

Students were sent home with a half sheet of paper with information about Dazzling Dave and how to purchase a yo-yo if interested.  Check out Dave's website at http://www.dazzlingdave.com/ for more information.

Reminder....  Students who are interested in bringing a yo-yo to school, remember, the yo-yo safe zone is outside on the U.S map and can be used at recess.  Please do not use the yo-yo inside the school building.


Here are a few pictures from the time Dazzling Dave was here.