Week of 4/11/11-4/15/11 (4Q- Week 3)

8th Graders,

WEEK RECAP...Monday we had to do Rob the Nest because of scoliosis testing in the girls locker room. Tuesday and Thursday we were in the Weight Room for our strength training unit. I am impressed with how many of you act independent and mature in the weight room and work hard. Keep it up, it is so good for you to strength and cardio train. Wednesday was the Partner Pacer and Friday was the ABC workout in the gym.

SCOLIOSIS TESTING- All 8th grade boys in each of the PE periods will be tested on Monday in the boys locker room by a nurse and some parent volunteers. It is best that you be educated about what Scoliosis is and what happens if you are diagnosed with it. There are always a handful of students that have it. The good news, it is very treatable. Read these articles to get informed:

Scoliosis- Samantha's Story

What is Scoliosis?

Can Scoliosis affect my height?

WEEK AT A GLANCE- Check out your Google Calendar to see what is going on this week.

COMMENT ON MY BLOG FOR EXTRA CREDIT....

From now on, overtime that you comment on my weekly blog, you will receive 2 extra credit points. Basically, when you comment, you just say that you read the blog. Include name, period and roll call. To comment, you click the comment section at the end of the blog as an "Anonymous" user. When you comment, I will receive an email and then you will get the credit in Pinnacle.

WHAT UNIT ARE WE IN?

Strength Training will end after this week. We have 3 more days left.

WHAT UNIT IS COMING UP NEXT?

To be honest, I am going to have a new daughter any day and not sure how much school I will miss, therefore, I am not sure what our next unit will be, but, I will keep it very simple.

WHAT IS OUR RUN THIS WEEK?

Wednesday is the Pedometer Run.

WHAT FITNESS ACTIVITY ARE WE DOING THIS WEEK?

I am scheduled for the Rock Wall,not sure what I will do yet, maybe Abs.

IS HOMEWORK ASSIGNED THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is assigned this week.

ARE THERE ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK?

No, nothing is due.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS

I have an Extra Credit Page that always has different types of Extra Credit assignments you can choose from. I would love some Fitness Mixes. Make me some good CD's to use on your Run and Fitness Days. Read about the assignment guidelines on the extra credit page. I also added that if you choose to comment on the weekly blogs by stating that you read it, give your name, period and roll call, I will give you 2 extra credit points each week.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK (AOW)

I found this very disturbing article on Childhood Obesity. It is an interactive article where you click on certain things and it will give you more information. Check it out, pretty disturbing.

DID YOU KNOW (DYK)

An individual blood cell takes about 60 seconds to make a complete circuit of the body.

Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

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YOUR WORD OF THE WEEK (WOW)

I posted a new WOW #2 for the 4th quarter, please check it out here.