Using Teamwork to "Survive"

Wow, it is fantastic to see these students again!

It was a special first week back.


At the beginning of the school year, I always like to focus on teamwork and sportsmanship when playing in games.  For teams to be successful, they must work together.  I also like to look for players who use teamwork with ALL teammates.  2nd through 5th grade classes dove in playing a game called Survivor.

(Parents) - The goal in Survivor is to get your team from one side of the gym to the other side of the gym.  Problem is players may not touch the floor.  Each team has materials they can use to help their team get across without touching the floor.  Students are not instructed how to use the materials.  They must work together to figure it out!

I have seen people aged 5 to 65 play this game (Sexton Mountain have even played!).  Hands down, the most successful teams are the teams that worked together - they helped, listened, problem solved, encouraged, and more!

In PE, many teams made it across, but not all.  I took a photo of each team that accomplished their goal!  (Some teams even made it back and forth 4 separate times even after I took away some equipment after each successful trip.)

Enjoy!  Great job, kids!

Yes, you do see plungers.

Ready....Set....

The gym is spotless and ready for PE students to be active!

I have already seen a few students and families.  Some great stories were shared about summertime adventures.  I look forward to seeing my Sexton PE students and hearing about more activities they experienced.
I very much enjoyed time with my family.  My kids, wife, and I camped at the coast, hiked the Gorge, paddle boarded in the Puget Sound, mountain biked the Bend/Sunriver area, watched the World Cup, cycled Washington County, and read lots of books!

Sexton Mt. PE announcements!!!

• Students in Grades 1-5 will have PE every three school days this year!!!  Going from every four days to three is a step in the right direction.  I am so pumped to see every student more often!
• Sexton Mt. is 1 of 9 Beaverton schools whose PE program received an innovation grant last spring.  We will be receiving 7 iPads with the goal of implementing ways that mobile devices can help students achieve PE learning targets and be active.  Mobile devices are here to stay, might as well learn how to use them to keep us active, not inactive.
• Which days are PE days?
• A & D Days - Lucas/Simpson, Shotola, Baldwin, Cobain-Soto, Hayhurst, Tsakistos
• B & E Days - Stratton, Hunt, Pfaff, Cohn, Martin
• C & F Days - Bartlett, Tanksley, Olson, Antich, Weigel

Final Whistle

Have a great summer!  See you next year!  Check this website over the summer.  I will post any fun activity ideas or events in the community.

Check those PE grades.

Be physically active at least 60 minutes every day.

Try something new.

See you in September!

Mr. Miller

Field Day

What a celebration!  A variety of field games for all interests.  Lots of smiles and laughs from children.  Community members engaged and helping out.  Beautiful weather.  A great way to celebrate the completion of a school year!
Thanks all volunteers!!!