12/3-12/7/12

Coach Every's PE classes will begin playing in our kickball / softball unit. Our K and 1st grade students will play various lead-up games focused on kicking, base running and rules of the game. Our 2nd - 4th graders will begin real kickball this week. Fielding, positioning, base-running and teamwork will be in constant focus throughout the week. As we head into next week our older students will begin working with baseball gloves and hitting from a tee.

Basketball 11/26/12

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., Around The World and Around the Solar System 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.

Thanksgiving 2012

Wow I can't believe that the first trimester has come and gone already. I am excited to get to work with a new groups of students this term. I will have the pleasure of teaching Mrs. Vigue (1/3 of Minke), Mrs. Whitecage, Mrs. Omullane (1/3 of Deegan), Mrs. Mitchell's (1/3 of Hobbs) students and the boys from Mr. Hughes and Ms. Telemachos. We plan to play fun team building games themed around Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a wonderful vacation.

Review Week 11/5-11/9/12

It has been a great first trimester in PE. I am very proud of my students and their collective hard work. This week will be the final week with my awesome group of students. We will be reviewing past units and games this week. I also look forward to teaching/coaching a new group of students next week and throughout the second trimester.

Basketball went fantastically last week in the Athletic Center. All grades had a blast and improved throughout the week. This week our younger students will play cooperative and locomotor games while our 3rd and 4th graders compete in the President's Fitness Challenge.

Basketball continued 10/8/12

Coach Every's classes will continue our basketball unit in the Athletic Center this week. Dribbling, shooting, passing and teamwork will be in constant focus. We look forward to a great and hopefully dry week ahead.

Basketball, PPK 10/1/12

Coach Every's class is the name and basketball is the game. Kindergarten thorough Third Grade will spend the week working on basketball skills and modified games including dribbling, shooting, passing, Basketball Pirates, Knockout, Sideline Basketball, P.I.G., Around The World and Around the Solar System 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. The fourth grade boys will have the chance to qualify this week for the Punt, Pass, and Kick finals to be held on Haskell Field. Alpha and JK will play locomotor games in the Athletic Center.

We will resume our kickball unit this week. We were not able to play on the fields last week due to the extremely wet and soggy conditions on campus. We spent last week working on cooperative games and activities in the Athletic Center and Mini-Gym last week. Lets hope the good weather holds out.

9/17/12

Coach Every's classes will continue with kickball this week. Our students will concentrate on base running and teamwork at age-appropriate levels and in various lead-up games. Alpha and JK students will work on tracking skills using balloons in the Athletic Center.

Super Start

Coach Every's classes are off to a fantastic start of the 2012-2013 school year. This trimester I have Alpha classes once a week, Junior K classes twice a week and all other grades four times a week. My LD classes are currently Conroy(1/3 Minke), Hawley, Graham(1/3 of Deegan, Hensler(1/3 of Hobbs), and the boys of Cameron and Tucker. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the new faces in the lower division and EC classes and reconnecting with my previous students. It has been quite a while since we have had such a wet beginning to the school year. The PE staff has had to be very flexible with our plans due to the wet conditions around our campus. Despite the adversity we have a great amount of fun in class and in our new athletic center. Coach Every's PE classes will begin playing in our kickball / softball unit. Our K and 1st grade students will play various lead-up games focused on kicking, base running and rules of the game. Our 2nd - 4th graders will begin real kickball this week. Fielding, positioning, base-running and teamwork will be in constant focus throughout the week. As we head into next week our older students will begin working with baseball gloves and hitting from a tee. Third and fourth graders make take a small break in our kickball unit in order to post the first of three rounds of the Presidential Fitness Challenge. I look forward to the fantastic year ahead.

Week of 5/7-5/11/2012

Coach Every's classes will review previous units and games this week in PE. We will play lacrosse-baseball, jump rope and basketball knockout for my older students and the younger classes will play modified kickball games and jump rope this week. I look forward to a great week ahead in PE.

Golf unit begins....

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/alignment 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.

Fitness Testing / Cardio Games

Coach Every's 3rd and 4th grade classes will conclude fitness testing this week. Cardio-games will be played for all other grades. We will participate in a short jump rope unit, as part of our cardio-games this week. I am very proud of the hard work demonstrated by my 3rd and 4th graders during our fitness testing. Keep up the great work!

Fitness Testing Finale

Coach Every's 3rd and 4th grade students will complete the final round of The President's Fitness Challenge. My third graders will run the mile on Tuesday during their long period and the fourth grade girls on Wednesday. It is very important to stay hydrated, wear athletic shoes and eat a light snack, as opposed to a heavy lunch, prior to running. This is especially important for the fourth graders. My younger students will participate in a jump rope unit focusing on coordination and cardiovascular endurance. We look forward to a great week ahead in physical education.

Lacrosse Continued

Coach Every's classes will finish our lacrosse unit this week. We plan to play lacrosse-baseball and small modified games for our older students. We will begin our final round of fitness testing next week. We look forward to enjoying the beautiful weather that is on tap for the week.

Lacrosse

Coach Every's classes will begin our lacrosse unit. Lacrosse is also know as (LAX). K-4th Grade students will gain experience using the Lacrosse stick, cradling, scooping, passing and catching. 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.

3/19 - 3/23

Field day was a fantastic send-off to our Spring Break. The day was filled with the smiles and exuberance of our students. We couldn't have had better weather. We appreciate all of the support we received from our faculty and from our parents who helped make this day possible. Coach Every's classes will spend the week in the Rec Gym playing a wide variety of team building games.

Field Day on Friday

Wow! I can't believe that Field Day is already here. This year is flying bye. I hope you all have received your information letter about Field Day. We would love to have a few more parent volunteers to help make this day the best ever.

In PE we will revisit some of our previous lessons and play a few games the children may see at Field Day. Before you know it Spring Break will be upon us. I hope you all have a wonderful vacation and I will see you all, refreshed and ready to learn, after our return. Take care.

Kickball, Tee Ball & Softball continued

Kindergartners and First graders will continue playing kickball lead-up games in PE this week. 2nd-4th grade students will begin working on tee ball and softball skills. Throwing, batting, fielding and using a baseball glove, are some of skills that will be practiced throughout the week. My older students will finished out the week playing softball games. We look forward to a great week ahead.

Kickball

Coach Every's PE classes will begin playing in our kickball / softball unit. Our K and 1st grade students will play various lead-up games focused on kicking, base running and rules of the game. Our 2nd - 4th graders will begin real kickball this week. Fielding, positioning, base-running and teamwork will be in constant focus throughout the week. As we head into next week our older students will begin working with with baseball gloves and hitting from a tee. We look forward to a great week ahead.

4-Square Time

I am so excited to begin our third trimester with my new classes. 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 motor development skills. Throwing and tossing will be a constant focus throughout the week.

2/6/12 - 2/10/12

Coach Every's classes will spend the week reviewing previous games/sport units as the trimester comes to an end. We look forward to an exciting and fun week ahead.

Lacrosse

Coach Every's classes will begin our lacrosse unit. Lacrosse is also know as (LAX). K-4th Grade students will gain experience using the Lacrosse stick, cradling, scooping, passing and catching. 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.

Jan 23 - 27 in PE

We have completed a very fun and exciting kickball/softball unit in Coach Every's PE classes. All grades gained experience and valuable skills, at age-appropriate levels pertaining to America's game. This week my 3rd and 4th grade students will take part in the winter portion of the President's Fitness Challenge. JK, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade students will play various team building games throughout the week.

Kickball / Softball

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

Chilli Start to the New Year 1/3/12

I truly hope you all had a wonderful winter break. I had a great time taking it easy with my family here in good old St. Pete. Wow we finally received that cold weather we've all been hearing about! Due to this cold weather, we plan to use our indoor spaces for at least Tuesday and Wednesday. We will get the students moving and active through group games in the Rec Gym. Coach Every's classes will begin our kickball unit at the end of this week or at the start of next week. Here's to a great New Year!