PhysEd

Happy New Year!

I cannot believe it is 2020! In gym class we will be doing 20 reps of each exercise to celebrate the new year. For example, 20 burpees, 20 jumpin jacks and 20 push ups. We will also be discussing resolutions. Resolutions do not have to be about fitness. They can be as simple as saying something nice to someone different on a daily basis, or doing an extra chore around the house. We will also continue our basketball unit.

In January, we will continue with basketball drills and basketball games such as Monster Ball. Monster Ball is a game where each class will be split into 4 teams. Each team will stand in a corner of the basketball court. The first person from each team will roll a ball aiming for a bowling pin in the middle of the court. If a team knocks down the pin they will get to shoot at one end of the court while the other team passes 10 times to each player. The game lasts 4 rounds to see which team scores the most baskets.

For Catholic schools week, we will introduce new cooperative games. These games will help with teamwork, obeying the rules and build confidence.

Excited to see what our vision will be in 2020!

Amy Mullen

I can’t believe we are only 3 weeks away!!! 

In December, we will continue with basketball drills and basketball games such as Monster Ball.  Monster Ball is a game where each class will be split into 4 teams. Each team will stand a corner of the basketball court.  The first person from each team will roll a ball aiming at a bowling pin in the middle of the court. If a team knocks down the pin they will get to shoot at one end of the court while the other team passes 10 times to each player.  The game lasts 4 rounds to see which team scores the most baskets. Further, in the spirit of the holiday season we will also engage in holiday activities like building a snowman with physical education equipment and Santa Sleigh relays.

Further, and always important especially during the holiday season, we will maintain the students fitness with jump rope, tag games and relay races.  Reminder: Please have all uniform sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece jackets labeled with your child’s name.

I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season with friends and family!

Amy Mullen

First, I want to extend Sacred Heart’s most grateful appreciation to all the parents and volunteers that assisted with Gym Jam. It was a smashing success!  The day was filled with fitness and fun. We hope your children enjoyed it.

In October, we will finish up handball and learn new team work activities. As Halloween creeps closer each class will play a scary and spooky (but fun) game called Haunted House.  The game is a variation of tag. The students walk around the haunted house, which will be the indoor four-square. There will be four ghosts to protect the candy (which will be bean bags)  in the house. If a player is tagged by the ghosts the player will do three burpees prior to returning to the game. 

We will always supplement these topics with our weekly work-out routines and fun physical education games.

Please be sure to have all uniform sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece jackets labeled with your child’s name as the weather begins to turn cooler.

Preschool children please remember to wear tennis shoes on gym day.

September News

During September we will continue working on cooperative games for each class.  Our classes start with circuit training and physical fitness.  

Preschool and Kindergarten are learning spatial awareness, balance and when to stop and start. We are also working on hand eye coordination by tossing and bouncing balls. First and Second grades will continue with these same concepts but apply them in group settings with activities called Cookie Jar and Dog Catcher. Third and Fourth grades will focus on reviewing recess games, Four-square, Basco ball, and 3v3 basketball.  At the end of September, the students will be taught the game of Cooperative Handball.  

Events:

Back to school 9/3- Charleston Catholic Girls Soccer team will babysit for donations during back to school night

Gym Jam 10/2  

Rules of the Gym and Playground

Be Responsible

Wear correct shoes to gym class

Keep your hands (and feet) to yourself

Use playground and gym equipment properly

Be Respectful

Treat people how you want to be treated

Be honest, play by the rules

Do your best