Floor Hockey

Coach Every's classes, K-4th, will take part in a floor hockey unit this week. The week will begin in the Rec Gym with skill work. Each grade and class will learn about the proper grip, stance, dribbling , passing (wrist and slap shot/pass), shooting and will eventually play in modified games. The hockey sticks used are made of dense foam and safety is our number one priority. We look forward to the fun week ahead.

4-Square

Coach Every’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will learn and play the game of 4 – Square. We will learn all the skills and tactics involved within this great playground game. Anticipation, reaction, footwork and tracking are just some of the skills reinforced during a 4-Square game. Another integral component to the game is the adherence to all the rules and conflict resolution. Our students learn strategies that help them referee their own games democratically and fairly.

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students will learn the basics of 4-Square, serving and returning. They will also head back into the Mini-Gym to work on another round of our motor development program. Throwing and tossing will be a constant focus throughout the week.

2nd Trimester Begins

Wow! The first trimester in physical education came and went in a flash. Each coach will rotate and start working with a new group of students beginning this week. This trimester Coach Every will be working with the students from Mrs. Minke, Ms. Hawley / Densa, Mrs. Graham / Deegan, Mrs. Hensler / Wolfrath, and the boys from Ms. Lemon and Mrs. Cameron. Coach Every's new classes will begin our golf unit. We will focus primarily on the fundamentals of putting and chipping. Proper grip, stance, ball position and aim are just some of the skills taught throughout the week. We use the S.N.A.G. golf program. The system consists of over-sized plastic golf clubs, tennis-type balls and Velcro targets. It provides a great introduction to golf and good practice for more advanced golfers.We look forward to beginning the second trimester, a great week ahead and to Thanksgiving Break next week.

Last week of the 1st Trimester

It has been a pleasure working with all my students this trimester. We have had a productive and fun term in physical education. My classes will cap off the trimester by revisiting some of our favorite games and playing group games with the other classes.

Breaking in the Athletic Center

We have an exciting week ahead of us at Shorecrest. Friday is the Fall Festival and one of the best days of the year at school. Now that the gym is open we plan on playing different group games in brand new practice gym this week. Halloween themed games are in the forecast.

* Please note that since we are able to use our brand new Athletic Center each child participating in PE or after school activities must wear non-marking athletic shoes as to not damage the flooring.

Lacrosse Continued

Coach Every's classes will continue their lacrosse unit by practicing skills and playing modified games. Cradling, scooping, throwing and catching have been focused on in each class. The fourth grade boys will spend time this week competing in the Punt, Pass, and Kick Challenge. This challenge combines the distances that the football travels in the air in all three skills to determine the two finalists. This fun challenge is a yearly tradition for 4th grade and up. The two finalists will participate in the Punt, Pass, and Kick finals at half-time of a varsity football game.

Lacrosse

We will now actually begin our lacrosse unit. We had to push back this unit due to unpredictable and wet weather we experienced a couple of weeks ago. Lacrosse is also know as (LAX). K-4th Grade students will gain experience using the Lacrosse stick, cradling, scooping and passing. 2nd - 4th grade students will also play non-contact games focused on teamwork and strategy. Did you know that the game of Lacrosse was originally played by Native Americans? We look forward to a fun week ahead.

Hip to be Square - 4-Square that is...

Our Lacrosse unit will be postponed until next week. Coach Every’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will learn and play the game of 4 – Square. We will learn all the skills and tactics involved within this great playground game. Anticipation, reaction, footwork and tracking are just some of the skills reinforced during a 4-Square game. Another integral component to the game is the adherence to all the rules and conflict resolution. Our students learn strategies that help them referee their own games democratically and fairly.

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students will learn the basics of 4-Square, serving and returning. They will also head back into the Mini-Gym to work on another round of our motor development program. Throwing and tossing will be a constant focus throughout the week.

LAX - Not The Airport

We will begin our Lacrosse also know as (LAX) unit this week. K-4th Grade students will gain experience using the Lacrosse stick, cradling, scooping and passing. 2nd - 4th grade students will also play non-contact games focused on teamwork and strategy. Did you know that the game of Lacrosse was originally played by Native Americans? We look forward to a fun week ahead.

Coach Every's PE classes will continue working and playing in our kickball / softball unit. Our K and 1st students will continue to play various lead-up games focused on kicking, base running and rules of the game. Our 2nd - 4th graders will begin working on batting and catching skills with gloves this week and transition to softball as the week ends. We look forward to a great week in PE.

Sunshine

Finally we have good weather on tap for the week. The dry ground, clear skies and sunshine are a welcomed site. We will finally be able to have a normal week in PE. The Third Grade mile run will be this Tuesday. Third grade students will complete the remaining components of the Presidential Fitness Challenge this week. Our first sport unit will be our kickball / softball unit. All grades will take part in this unit. Lead-up games focused on kicking and base running will be taught to our younger students and our more experienced students will play games focused on strategy and teamwork. The PE staff is so excited to see the sun, even if it is 93 degrees outside.

A Wet Start

I hope you all had a nice Labor Day Weekend. Tuesday proved to be a very wet start to the week. The Third Grade mile run will be postponed until next Tuesday, so lets hope the weather is kind to us that day. Third and fourth grade students will complete the remaining components of the Presidential Fitness Challenge this week. Our first sport unit on tap will be our kickball / softball unit. All grades will take part in this unit. Lead-up games focused on kicking and base running will be taught to our younger students and our more experienced students will play games focused on strategy and teamwork. We look forward to the week ahead. :-)

Back into the swing of things

The PE staff is excited to be back into the swing of things. Coach Every's younger student's will continue locomotor games and assessments, rock wall training, and fitness games this week. Our older students will begin the fall installment of the Presidential Fitness Challenge. The challenge consists of five fitness tests, Sit-Ups, Sit & Reach, Shuttle Run, Pull Ups / Arm Hang and of course the mile run. Students are competing against themselves and should base their success off of their own baseline scores that will be recorded this week. We look forward to the third and fourth graders trying their best and improving their physical fitness as the year progresses. Due to the poor weather this Monday we even got to play a little Just Dance on the Wii.

Welcome Back

I truly hope you all had a wonderful summer vacation. I feel recharged and excited for another great year at Shorecrest and hope you feel the same. I will be co-teaching Alpha and JK this year along with Coach Pope and Coach Cameron. Grades K-4 with be working primarily with one coach per trimester. My classes are Conroy, Owen, McKenzie, LaDuke and the boys from Telemachos and Hughes. This week will be spent working on team building skills, the rock wall, routines and getting PE uniforms and locker room procedures taken care of for our fourth graders. Kindergarten and First grade students will be taught a diverse curriculum with strong foundations on loco-motor skills, sending (throwing, kicking, hitting etc.), receiving (catching) and fitness skills. They will also participate in modified versions of our sport units this trimester. Students in grades 2-4 will participate in the Presidential Fitness Challenge and units of kickball, four square, lacrosse, and golf this trimester, just to name a few. I am very much looking forward to the year ahead and working with such wonderful students and families.

Fantastic year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so very proud of all my students and their accomplishments this school year. It has been a wonderful group of students to teach and get to know. I can't believe that the entire year has passed and we are now about to begin what is sure to be a super summer vacation. This week will be spent revisiting fun games and reflecting on our busy and exciting year in physical education. I truly hope you and your families have a safe, active and fun summer vacation. See you all next year!!!!!!!!

5/9/2011 - 5/13/2011

There are so many exciting events taking place all over the Shorecrest campus. The Kindergarten show was amazing and I am very excited to see the First grade show as well. Coach Every's classes will begin our golf unit. We will focus primarily on the fundamentals of putting and chipping. Proper grip, stance, ball position and aim are just some of the skills taught throughout the week. We use the S.N.A.G. golf program. The system consists of over-sized plastic golf clubs, tennis-type balls and Velcro targets. It provides a great introduction to golf and good practice for more advanced golfers.

Coach for the Day & week of 5/2/2011

We are so excited to have Kendall F. join us as our PE Coach for the Day this Monday. Kendall is a 2nd grader and was the winning bidder in our be a coach for the day raffle at this year's Gala. Kendall has had time to prepare and decide what activities our PE classes will participate in. As for the rest of the week, Coach Every's classes will work on teamwork, passing, catching, off-the-ball movement and defense in games of ultimate football.

Week of 4/18 - 4/22/2011

Last week was exciting and it was truly inspiring to see all the artistic talent our community has to offer. On the other hand, it is nice to have a normal week in PE again. Coach Every's classes will be revisiting our basketball unit this week. We will review fundamentals but will focus more on shooting and teamwork games this week. Our Third and Fourth graders will complete any make-ups they may have from our Presidential Fitness Testing as well. We look forward to a great week in PE.

4/11 - 4/15

Coach Every's Kindergarten and First grade PE classes will be playing cooperative games this week. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be the emphasis during these games. Third and Fourth grade students will be completing the Presidential Fitness Challenge this week and the mile for each grade will be run during their long PE period. We will complete our 4-square unit once fitness testing is complete. We look forward to another exciting week.

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had an exciting or relaxing Spring Break, depending on the needs of your family. I was able to relax, play a lot of golf and do some much needed home improvements. The PE department and school in general, have a busy week ahead. Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade track meet will take place on Wednesday and of course The Relay For Life will be held on Friday of this week. We plan to play some fun group games, practice for the track meet and revisit some of our previous lessons this week. We look forward to all the wonderful events happening at Shorecrest and hope you are too! :-)

Tis the Season for Basketball

Coach Every's class is the name and basketball is the game. Kindergarten thorough Fourth Grade will spend the week working on basketball skills and modified games including dribbling, shooting, passing, Basketball Pirates, Knockout, Sideline Basketball, P.I.G. and Around The World just to name a few. A strong emphasis on the fundamentals in the beginning will provide the solid base necessary for fun games to end the week.

2/28/11-3/4/11

We have a new addition to our PE program that will be introduced to my students this week. Coach Every's students will take part in an "Exer-gaming," lesson in the Mini-Gym. We will utilize a dancing video game that has already proved to be both fun and exciting to our students. The benefits of sustained dancing achieved in this dancing unit are, cardiovascular endurance, rhythm, motor coordination and planning just to name a few and not to mention its just plain old fun. Our younger students will also take part in motor development lessons this week.

2/22/11 - 2/25/11

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend and President's Day. Coach Every's classes will complete our kickball unit this week. Our students have been working hard in class and employing good kickball / baseball strategy in our games. We look forward to another great week in PE.

The Final Trimester of PE Begins..... :0)

Are we really into the 3rd Trimester of school already? Each trimester our students have been and will be taught primarily by one of our three PE coaches. This trimester I will have the pleasure of teaching the students of Mrs. Minke, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Hensler, and all of the fourth grade girls. As with the previous trimester, at least one day a week will be reserved for a large group game or rotation of games. During these days all students will receive instruction from all three PE coaches. My classes will begin the third trimester with our kickball unit. Our younger students will play modified games that emphasize kicking and base running skills. 2nd -4th grade students will play actual games of kickball/tee-ball/softball with a major focus on the rules and strategy of the game. We look forward to an equally exciting trimester in physical education.

Rounding out the 2nd Trimester

Coach Every’s classes will be revisiting games from previous units. We will play some old favorites and enjoy our time together as the trimester comes to an end. The games we plan to play will be beanbag kickball, Tylenol ball, four corner relay and Never Out. Second, Third, and Fourth graders will revisit games of 4-Square, basketball and softball. We had a wonderful trimester in physical education, while having so much fun along the way. We look forward to an equally exciting trimester next term.

S.N.A.G. Golf in PE

Students will participate in the S.N.A.G. golf program this week in Coach Every’s PE classes. SNAG is an acronym for (Starting New At Golf) it also refers to the Velcro targets and felt tennis balls used for the program. The putters called Rollers are made of plastic and are much larger than a normal putter. The only other club the students will be using is called the Launcher, the equivalent of a pitching wedge but it is much lighter and larger. The unit will consists of putting and chipping lessons for the younger students and our 4th graders will add on the skills of pitching, the full swing and play out a few holes using the SNAG targets on our field. This unit is always exciting for our students and provides a great introduction to game as well as reinforcing the fundamentals of real golf. This week is sure to be a hole-in-one!

4 - Square

Coach Every’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will learn and play the game of 4 – Square. We will learn all the skills and tactics involved within this great playground game. An integral component to the game is the adherence to all the rules and conflict resolution. Our students learn strategies that help them referee their own games democratically and fairly.

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students will head back into the Mini-Gym to work on another round of our motor development program. Tracking and catching will be a constant focus throughout the week.

Week of 1/10 - 1/14

Hello Everyone! It is nice to be back into the swing of things. We are looking forward to all the new and exciting events 2011 has to offer. Kindergarten and First grade students will head back into the Mini-Gym for motor development lessons this week. Second, Third and Fourth grade students in Coach Every's classes will begin the winter session of the Presidential Fitness Test. This week of fitness testing provides an excellent mid-year check of our progress thus far. See you around campus.