6th grade; Zumba ends and Football begins!

We ended our Zumba unit with performances of the various routines. The girls did a great job and even volunteered to perform when they didn't have to - it was a fun celebration of Zumba! I am so proud of all the girls for taking risks, giving their best effort, and having fun - every day!

Next unit: Football, please remember your complete uniforms, sun protection, and wonderful attitudes!
Photos will be posted later in the week!

FLAMING P - THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th! Please come if you can! GO PUNS!!

8th Grade - Swimming complete - Football next!

We culminated our swim unit with a genuine, real swim meet! It was great fun with Heat sheets, events, swim caps, etc..the girls did a great job in the swim meet and I saw improvement in their technique, strokes, and endurance.

Next unit...Football! Get your touchdown dances ready!
Photos coming soon!

6th grade Zumba - routine instructions!

Here are the dance moves! Enjoy!

6^th grade Zumba routines

     "ICE ICE BABY..Vanilla Ice"

1.  Lunge and bend arms to R then to the L – spin around (2X)

2.  Repeat

3.  Scarecrow to the r (arms are R, L, R, R) then to the L (arms are L, R, L, L)

4.  Kick front , R, R, and down then L side

5.  Chicken wings – step, touch back, R/L  (4X)

6.  Running man R/L

7.  Body roll R/L

Repeat whole thing

"Janet Jackson – All for you"

1.  Walk forward with Attitude

2.  elbow bent L, R, L, L

3.  Walk back 4

4.  Elbow bent R, L, R, R

5.  Squat back Right lunge, arms out and in

6.  Forward with hips R /L

7.  3 step turn and clap

8.  Kick R, side, front, down

9. Repeat #5 and 6 to Left

10.  Slide R with bent arrow arm

11. scarecrow

12. reach up 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 R/L/R/R

13. elbow up and down cross while walking forward

14. slide to R, slide to L

15.  elbow up and down, cross while walking back

16. slide to L , slide to R

"Crocodile Rock …Elton John"

1.  Step R, arm in air then Left

2.  Pull across chest to R then to the L

3. Kick R Kick L

4. Elbow punch with hips

5. Box step to R (around)

6. Twist to R and L

7. Pony with hip bump repeat

8. Hands in air forward

9. Hands in air back

10. Step kick foreward and back

11. repeat 6-8

12. snake to right snake to left

13. pee wee

14. eyes and eyes

15. Repeat

"Prince – Lets go crazy"

1. Reach right angle left angle – step R

2. "grease" point R and L

3. shimmy

4. scoop snake body w/arms to R / L

5. walk to R shoulder shimmy, walk to L shoulder shimmy

6. Elevator out hands, criss cross, spin down

7. Oh no lets go – arms and up

8. walk back 4 with arm circles

9. 2 steps forward

10. shoulder up up and down down

11. repeat 7-9

do it all again!

"Gangam style…PSY"

1. Horse with reins 8

2. Horse with lasso 8

3. wash clothes to R – 2X

4. repeat to L

5. Kick Left legout w/left arm in air – switch to R

repeat

6. repeat #3- 5

7. walk 4 to R clap

8. kick 2 X w/right foot then L foot

9. walk 4 to L clap

10. kick 2X w/L foot then R foot

11. repeat from #3-10

12. step to R to the R lean 2X (arms in the C)

13. cross arms and left over R foot, R over left

14. stepout to the left – elbows bend then Hey

15. step R – elbows bend – Hey

16. repeat #12-15

17. circle hips to R..turn and touch with bent arms – go back the other way

18. monster feet and arms

19. cross arms to hips – after up and around

20. horse reins 8 horse lasso 8

21. hands on hips backwards and kick jump to R (heyyyyy …)

22. step R drag left foot lean

23. horse with reins

24. face left, hand on knee bounce 4X

25. circle R leg 2 times, then R leg whomp, whomp whomp …

26. step and arms bent across chest

27. wash clothes part again and repeat

28. horse with reins

29. wave R and clap, wave L and clap

30. step back R 2, L 2

31. 4 walk forward

32. repeat wave and walk

33. hey…..

34. chorus again

35. airplane with Leg pose!

6th grade Zumba video...GANGNAM STYLE!

Here are two classes performing the latest Zumba workout...Gangnam Style! (The other class was at camp) The girls are doing great!  We have two more sessions then we are off to football.

 

8th grade Parent Night Follow up!

It was great to meet so many of you last night, thank you for coming! Here is my blog where you can sneak a peek into what we are doing in PE. I will send a link if it is something exciting - like a video. Otherwise, I update it every couple of weeks.
Thank you again,

Here are a few reminders to help you get the school year off to a great start!

Locker items: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Sunscreen, personal items

Uniform: Required.. both the top and bottom - everyday, with your name on it. Also, athletic shoes and socks (hair up recommended)

Sun Safety: please remember your sunscreen and/or hat on your PE days - well, everyday would be great too!

Day of PE: A good breakfast, plenty of water and a great attitude! :)


THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR DAUGHTER IN PE

-Your daughter has PE on A, C, and E days
-Encourage her to wear her uniform to PE class daily
-Purchase cross training or running shoes for PE
-Encourage Sunscreen and a Hat
-Provide a good breakfast
-Send a note or email for illness or injuries
-Take an interest in what is happening in class
-Encourage Physical Activity at home

8th grade - SWIMMING!

We swam a 12 min cardiovascular swim today! The girls are doing a great job working on their stroke technique, endurance, and efficiency in the water. We are spending a lot of time on technique, tips, and even practicing swim survival strokes, and when to use them. We have 3 more days and then we will switch to Football!

6th grade Zumba ....going well!

We are progressing well in our Zumba unit...The girls have learned 4 dances so far and will learn one more. Then, we will review and celebrate the end of the unit dancing all of the zumba routines in one day! Great fun!

8th grade - swimming!

Swimming for 8th grade starts this Wednesday..9/12!
Please remember to bring your suit, towel, hair tie, goggles are highly recommended!

If you cant swim, wear your PE uniform and be ready to exercise!

6th grade - 1st few days!

Here are some pictures of the girls playing games such as "Fill the bucket". Enjoy!

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Here we go! We have started our new school year and are busy establishing our classroom expectations, getting to know each other, and figuring out our new routines. We have played a few games and have more to come...Beginning around 9/12 (exact dates to come) we will start our first units of the year:

6th grade: Zumba
8th grade: Swimming

Here are a few reminders to help you get the school year off to a great start!

Locker items: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Sunscreen, personal items

Uniform: Required.. both the top and bottom - everyday, with your name on it. Also, athletic shoes and socks (hair up recommended)

Sun Safety: please remember your sunscreen and/or hat on your PE days - well, everyday would be great too!

Day of PE: A good breakfast, plenty of water and a great attitude! :)

**6th grade parents: It was great to meet so many of you at Parent Night! If you were unable to make it or missed meeting us, here is the handout we provided..It repeats some of the above reminders that were intended for the girls but I wanted to share it anyway.**

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR DAUGHTER IN PE

-Your daughter has PE on A, C, and E days
-Encourage her to wear her uniform to PE class daily
-Purchase cross training or running shoes for PE
-Encourage Sunscreen and a Hat
-Provide a good breakfast
-Send a note or email for illness or injuries
-Take an interest in what is happening in class
-Encourage Physical Activity at home

Here's to a great year ahead! I will update the blog periodically with information and photos...enjoy!

"6th graders - playing Name Toss"