P.E. Shorts (news)

The Hoop Shoot Contest begins on Thursday.  The next visit to P.E. for each 2nd-5th grade class, students who registered for the Hoop Shoot Contest will compete.  New participations can still register until December 6 or until their P.E. class during the week of December 10.

The Winter Break 60 will happen again this year.  It's designed to encourage students and families to stay physically active during Winter Break.  Look for more info soon!

My project on Donorschoose.org was funded last week!  Our P.E. program will receive 2 iPad minis to use in P.E. classes for the purposes of skill development, video peer assessment, video self-assessment, small group fitness activities, and more!

Report Cards will be going home soon!  Look for those P.E. grades.  More info on P.E. grades to come soon!

Go Timbers!

Hoop Shoot Contest

The annual Hoop Shoot Contest is starting soon.  I will begin telling 2nd-5th grade students during their next visit to P.E. starting tomorrow.  It is a free throw shooting contest arranged in two divisions each for boys and girls (age determined by their age as of April 1, 2014):

• Boys aged 8-9
• Girls aged 8-9
• Boys aged 10-11
• Girls aged 10-11

This year we will hold the Sexton Mountain School Contest during some P.E. classes and/or lunch recesses starting Friday, November 21 and ending by Thursday, December 13.  The winners will have made the most shots out of 20 in their age group.  Each contestant gets only one opportunity shooting 20 shots.  Winners move on to participate in Hoop Shoot Contest against students from other schools!

This voluntary contest is only for students who register using the downloadable sign-up form shown below (it will also be given to any interested students in P.E.).

For more info, please read the sign-up form.  Email me if you have any questions.

You can also visit the Elks Hoop Shoot official website at http://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/

iPads in P.E.

iPads in P.E. classes?  I have always had reservations about bringing screens into a place where we want kids to move as much as possible.  But having an open-mind is important, right?

After talking with other P.E. teachers and doing some research, I believe this unlikely pairing could work.  Access to digital devices is easier than ever.  So let's put them to use to help us move more!

I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I've created a classroom project request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity.

I'm asking for donations of any size to help my kids. Until November 16, any donation made to my project will be doubled by Anonymous Donor (up to $100).  To have your donation matched dollar for dollar, enter the promo code CHEER on the payment screen.

If you know anyone who is passionate about education, please pass this along.  Donations will still be accepted after November 16.

Here's my classroom request:
http://www.donorschoose.org/project/ipads-in-pe-for-healthy-lifestyles/1127408/?verify=343104533#materialsList

Here is a video showing how iPads can be used in P.E. classes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrEo_UUTz5E

Let's have Sexton Mountain be a trail blazer and be one of the first Beaverton schools to use iPads effectively in P.E. classes!  If you have any questions, please let me know!

Quotes for Life & Sports & Anyone

Just had a conversation with Mr. Hayhurst today about how sports and activities can play such a big role in how we all can grow as people.  I have learned so many lessons and positive habits through my experiences being physically active.

Here are some quotes to read and share!

"I would take being a better person over a better player any day."
Darlington Nagbe, Portland Timbers

"Treat people the way you want to be treated, no matter who the person is.  Treat them with respect."
Hroniss Grasu, student and football player, Oregon Ducks

"Always work hard, Never give up.  Strive for nothing less than your best."
Alex Morgan, soccer player, Portland Thorns

"Coach challenges you, but he gets the best out of you."
about Pat Casey, Oregon State Beavers Baseball Head Coach

"The greatest thing about Michael Jordan was that he was never afraid to fail."
LeBron James, basketball player, Miam Heat & Team USA

"Everyone's dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard."
- Serena Williams, world's #1 tennis player

"I know I still have room for improvement.  So I just try do do better."
LeBron James, basketball player, Miam Heat & Team USA

"A belief that you can do something great means you will do something great."
Russell Wilson, football player, Seattle Seahawks