May 28- May 31,  2018

Required Materials for Class:  Tennis shoes, water bottle and appropriate clothing.

Optional Materials for Class:  Bug spray, hat and sunscreen.        

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: To participate in class activities and receive full credit for the class, students need to wear appropriate clothing for P.E. class.

GOALS: We will use the word RESPECT to set the main goals for the year. Right to Learn – Every child has this right to be educated! Effort – Win or lose, trying is the most important trait. Safety – The number one priority each day! Purpose – Understanding how the activity can benefit you. Enthusiasm – Positive energy creates a positive environment! Challenge – Challenge yourself to improve each day. Trust/Teamwork – Work with and trust others, the result can be amazing!

REMINDER: I would like to remind you that all students need to be dressed appropriately for the days that they have P.E. class. Students should refrain from using the following: -  Dresses for the girls -  Jeans (shorts or pants) -  Crocks -  Sandals -  Boots

RULES: Have fun! Candy, food, and/or gum – out of sight, out of mind! Positive attitude! Remain in supervised areas all the time!                                    SECOND GRADE During this week, the students will work on developing the following fundamental skills of VOLLEYBAL: serving, blocking and volley. Activities. 1.      Arrange the children in 3 circles of six to eight children each. Have the children stand at least 8 ft apart from one another, facing counterclockwise. Give a ball to one person in each circle. 2.      To begin the game. I will put two balls into play by throwing them high into the air, throwing some to each side of the net.               THIRD GRADE During this week, the students will work on developing the following fundamental skills of VOLLEYBAL: serving, blocking  and volley. Practicing manipulative skills in a game situation. Activities. 1.      Arrange the children in 3 circles of six to eight children each. Have the children stand at least 10 ft apart from one another, facing counterclockwise. Give a ball to one person in each circle. 2.       Gather the children into an information formation. 1.      Ask the children which were their favorite games from the last few classes (e.g., punch Line ball, so you can have the appropriate equipment ready.) 2.      Organize play for two or three games ( Keeping team sizes small) 3.      Tell them they must settle their own arguments or else they will not be allowed to choose what they do another time.                                                  FOURTH GRADE During this week, the students will work on developing the following fundamental skills of VOLLEYBAL: serving, blocking, volley and spike. Students will put this knowledge to test in games. Activities. Arrange partners facing each other from behind lines 20 ft. apart, each pair with a volleyball. Mark additional lines at 30, 40, and 50 ft. apart. 1.      Describe and demonstrate the skill: Start in a stride stance (weight on back foot) with the leg opposite your hitting arm for- ward. Contact the ball with the heel of your open hand, squarely below and behind the center of the ball. 2.      Have the children practice serving the ball back and forth between partners, beginning 20 ft apart and, after some success, moving back to 30. Then 40. And finally 50 ft. 3.      Encourage the children to observe each for correct techniques: Obeserve your partner to see if he or she is drawing the serving arm backward in a pendular fashion. Is he or she shifting weight from the back to the front foot? FIFTH GRADE During this week, the students will work on developing the following fundamental skills of VOLLEYBAL: serving, blocking volley and spike. Students will put this knowledge to test in games.  Activities. Arrange partners facing each other from behind lines 20 ft. apart, each pair with a volleyball. Mark additional lines at 30, 40, and 50 ft. apart. 1.      Describe and demonstrate the skill: Start in a stride stance (weight on back foot) with the leg opposite your hitting arm for- ward. Contact the ball with the heel of your open hand, squarely below and behind the center of the ball. 2.      Have the children practice serving the ball back and forth between partners, beginning 20 ft apart and, after some success, moving back to 30. Then 40. And finally 50 ft. 3.      Encourage the children to observe each for correct techniques: Obeserve your partner to see if he or she is drawing the serving arm backward in a pendular fashion. Is he or she shifting weight from the back to the front foot?