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Week of 4-16

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Students at Northside are getting ready for the end-of-the-year fitness test. We will start testing next week. Feel free to ask your child how well they did in each event.

The Physical Fitness Test recognizes students for their level of physical fitness in five activities:

  • Curl-ups (or partial curl-ups)
  • Shuttle run
  • Endurance run/walk
  • Pull-ups (or right angle push-ups or flexed-arm hang)
  • V-sit reach (or sit and reach)

This week we are doing a mixture of activities. K-1 are showing us their dance moves, and plaing  “Just Dance for Kids 2″. Grades 2 – 3 are participating in juggling, and grades 4-5 are playing “Volley-Tennis”. Here are photos of the action.

 

JUST DANCE

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Mr. Burrage showed off his dance skills this week. Friday, he taught a lesson using the Wii. Here are a few photos of the lesson.

Volleyball (Tennis)

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

This week we are starting volley tennis. Volley tennis is a game that allows for all different ability levels to see success. Here are some guidelines and rules:

Volley Tennis Study Guide

Equipment

1. The game is played with a playground ball or volleyball.

2. The game is played on a volleyball court or a with tennis court boundaries.

3. The net is set a tennis net height.

Basic Rules

  1. Ball must be hit over the net. It cannot bounce over.
  2. At no time may a person hit the ball twice in succession.
  3. The ball may be played up to 3 times before it is returned.
  4. The ball may only bounce a total of 3 times to a side. (A bounce is not considered a hit).
  5. The ball may be played three times in a court so long as the bounce rule is not affected.
  6. The ball must hit the ground on the receiving team’s side when served before being played.

Nature of Game

Service

  1. Must be behind the short service line for serving.
  2. Ball maybe served underhand or overhand as long as the ball is bounced before contact is made.
  3. If the ball hits the net on service it is out and goes over to the other team. Even if the ball falls into the opponent’s court.
  4. The server keeps serving until he loses the point then the ball goes over to the opponent’s team. Team alternates serve at service breaks.
  5. Server must stand to the right corner of the service line to serve.

Scoring

  1. Rally scoring. Same as Volleyball. Each time there is a serve a point is awarded.
  2. Rally scoring to 25. Must win by 2.

Helpful Hints

  1. Strive for accurate placement of the ball.
  2. Play your opponents weaknesses. Example: If your opponent is right handed hit the ball to their left hand.
  3. When calling the score always call the servers score first.
  4. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet so you can move in any direction.
  5. Try and hit the ball with the inside palm of you hand, so you can control it better than if you hit it with your fist.

Mr. Burrage introduced our volley tennis unit by having students track balloons. Students performed a variety of different hits with the balloon. The different types of hits were the bump, set, spike and serve (under and overhand). Attached are a few photos of the action.

 

New Addition

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

We have a new addition to Northside Physical Education. Mr. Burrage is finishing his student teaching experience with us. He is a WIU student that grew up in East Moline. He recently finished student teaching at the middle school.

We have also started a unit in jumprope. Here are some pictures of the activities that took place this week.

Yoga or (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग)

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Welcome to my dojo. This week we are learning about Yoga. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating.

We are also learning about how to use some yoga techniques to help with test taking, and resolving conflict. Here are some photos of students participating in yoga.

Speed Stacking

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Star lab moved to Northside gymnasium this week. So, physical education was in the classrooms for three days. We cup stacked, and worked on our hand-eye coordination. Students can purchase cups at www.speedstack.com  Here are some photos of the action.

Step Into Spring Fun Run

Friday, January 27th, 2012

STEP INTO SPRING FUN RUN

WHO: YOU!

WHAT: STEP INTO SPRING FUN RUN 5K, 1 MILE, 1⁄4 MILE and 100 YARD DASH

WHEN: Sunday, April 29th at 1:30 pm Awards presentation to follow after last walker crosses finish line.

WHERE: Event will start at the Geneseo Middle School 333 E. Ogden Ave., Geneseo, IL 61254

Registration Information

Adults (18 years and older) $18 with a shirt or $13 without a shirt (add $2 for XXL and up) Child $10 with a shirt and $5 without a shirt 5K ~ 1 Mile ~ 1/4 Mile ~ 100 Yard Dash Participants **All participants registered after April 20th will NOT be guaranteed a shirt on race day** Packet Pick Up/Late Registration will be at Geneseo Middle School: Saturday, April 28th 11:00am–2:30pm and Sunday, April 29 9:00am– 12:30pm **If you do not wish to participate in the event: Donations of $25 or more will receive a free 5k Fundraiser T-shirt!**

Official Entry Form, Please detach and mail form with a check payable to: Geneseo Elementary PTA To: Geneseo Elementary PTA 5K, 415 North Russell, Geneseo, IL 61254 Or send the form in to one of the Geneseo Elementary Schools c/o PTA 5K Or register on-line (after Jan. 26th) at www.cornbelt.org or www.getmeregistered.com Any Questions? Email us at: stepintospring5K@gmail.com

Please circle one: 5k 1 mile 1⁄4 mile 100 yard dash Donation Only Circle shirt size: YXS YS YM YL S M L XL XXL XXXL First Name: ______________________Last Name: ___________________________ Address:___________________________City:__________________State:______ Email:_____________________________ Date of Birth:____________mm/dd/yy Age:________ CIRCLE: M or F Phone#:__________________

WAIVER. I know that participation in a road race is potentially hazardous. I should not enter and run or walk unless I am able and properly trained. I know that, although police protection may be provided, there may be traffic on the course route. I assume the risk of running or walking along the route. I also assume any and all other risks associated with participation in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity and cold temperatures, and conditions of the route, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event. I also authorize First Aid and/or treatment to be rendered in case of any emergency. I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction, in print or electronic format, by the Geneseo Elementary PTAs or anyone authorized by the Geneseo Elementary PTAs, of any and all photographs which have been taken on this day for any publicity purposes without compensation. I also understand, in which case the Race Directors deem the weather conditions to be unsafe for the start or continuation of the race, that the race may be postponed or canceled. Should I choose to stay on the racecourse, I do so at my own risk. All entry fees are non-refundable. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act for my behalf, waive and release the Geneseo Elementary PTAs, and all sponsors of the event, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability might arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Signature (Parent’s if under 18) Date

STEP INTO SPRING FUN RUN

 

Week of 1-23-12

Friday, January 27th, 2012

This week we’ve started the game invented by James Naismith…basketball. Our focus this week is ball handling. We also had some “Magic with Science”. Here are a few photos of the action.

Week of January 6th

Friday, January 13th, 2012

This week we’ve been busy introducing some new activities: DROM flexibility warm-up, Just Dance 3 for the Wii, Pillow Polo, and Noodle games. Here are photos of the action.

Holiday Games

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Here are some photos of this week’s action.