Fun in March

March has been a great month at MLE!  We hosted our second annual arts and academics night and it was a huge success🎨🙌.  We wrapped up our bowling unit and even learned how to keep score 🎳... We even challenged ourselves with some exergaming (exercise with video games) by playing "Just Dance 4"🎮🎶🎭! Needless to say it has been quite exciting in the hallways and gymnasium.  The common denominator is they are all lifetime recreation activities that can be done at home with friends and family.  Recreation or "play" can take place anywhere, but school has been, and will continue to be, a great place to be introduced to such activities.  Not only are the activities active and fun, they are also a great way to gain and enhance social/interpersonal skills.  Here are a few pics of the fun that has been taking place.

A pin's eye view...

Happy bowler!

Strike!

Just Dance!

Following the steps...

Spring break is nearly upon us and it is a great time to recharge the batteries for the stretch run of the school year.  Play some cards, visit friends and family, and be active for 60 minutes a day!  Have a great break!!

Jump Rope for Heart

We are officially wrapping up our Jump Rope for Heart campaign and it has been another productive year to say the least.  From talking about how the heart works, to identifying ways we can reduce heart disease, and recognizing signs and symptoms of a heart attack; we covered a ton of material that can lead us down the heart healthy path.  In addition to learning, we also collected over $3,500 in donations for the American Heart Association.  A huge "Thank you" to all the students who participated (approximately 40) and the families and friends who donated.

A couple of quick pics of the our jump rope fun...