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"

End of 2011-2012 School Year - HAPPY SUMMER!

Well we wrapped up the end of the year with many fun games and activities. The 7th grade girls played "indoor games" and competed in volleyball, indoor kickball, dodgeball, pedometers, and of course, a scavenger hunt. The 8th grade girls ended the year with a basketball unit and a bit of fun games as well. Both grades had a great time walking to Yogurtland for an end of the year treat! It has been another wonderful, rewarding year in Punahou PE. I personally thank each and every one of my students for always being respectful, kind, and energetic during class - you make my job so fun and easy with your positive, super attitudes! To the 8th graders: enjoy your next chapter in life - the Academy...make good choices and remember to keep exercising!! Aloha and Happy Summer! See ya next year! - Mrs. Coolen

7th grade - Synchronized Swimming!

Finally, the moment you have all been waiting for..the Synchronized Swimming Routines! We spent a good amount of time teaching the various skills, then we formed groups and worked and worked on our routines until they were well polished! The unit is a great example of collaboration, project-based learning and takes team work, organization, time management skills, and patience! The final products are great, the girls worked hard and (one of the best years ever as far as collaboration and time management goes) here are their results! Enjoy! *They are sorted by class "color" -if you don't want to watch them all, ask your daughter what color class she is in...enjoy!

BLUE CLASS:


RED CLASS:


GREEN CLASS:


TEAL CLASS:

8th Grade - Water Polo

We had an outstanding Water Polo unit! The girls learned many new skills, dribbling with the ball, shooting, passing, etc. We spent a few days on skills and swimming technique and then played Water Polo games. We ended the unit with relays, swimming for fitness, and inner tube water polo! Here are some photos and a short video! Enjoy!