3rd Grade and Pre-school Get Together for a Multi-level PE Class

As the pre-school class is wrapping up their Ball Study, they joined one of the 3rd grade classes for a very fun PE lesson. The 3rd graders were asked to teach the 3 and 4 year-olds how to throw and catch. Then, the pre-schoolers shared some bouncing and catching tricks they learned in PE class. Both groups of students were proud to share what they learned and excited to call themselves teachers. Listening in on one conversation, I overheard a 3rd grader tell her partner, she should be a teacher when she grows up! (What a compliment!) It was great experience for all and an amazing site to see.

Institute of Medicine: Kids need daily hour of physical activity, PE should be a core subject.

Last week, an article was published in the Washington Post declaring the importance of Physical Education in the school day. The Institute of Medicine released a report recommending that PE becomes a core subject in schools.

“Physical activity should be placed alongside those programs to make it a priority for us as a society,” Harold W. Kohl III, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Very interesting read. Enjoy!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/institute-of-medicine-kids-need-daily-hour-of-physical-activity-and-pe-should-be-core-subject/2013/05/23/be893676-c3b3-11e2-9642-a56177f1cdf7_story.html

PS: I haven't forgotten about the conference post!

Maury Running Club Gets Moving at Eastern!

The team has taken to the track! The kids did a great job at the first practice at Eastern HS. We worked on speed and even ran the bleachers. Great job, MRC!

AAHPERD Convention 2013

Over the past week, I was fortunate to attend the 2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Charlotte, NC. Over the next few days (ASAP), I am going to try to convey just how amazing this experience was via the blog.

Some quick food for thought:

Jump Rope For Heart Wrap Up

Jump Rope For Heart was a great success! Students had the opportunity to learn about their hearts and practice heart healthy exercises.

Check out the JRFH page to see pictures from our week long event!

Jump Rope For Heart 2013!

Jump Rope for Heart Week is here! 

In many schools, JR4H is celebrated as one big main event. Here at Maury, our school schedule is absolutely packed. We thought it would be more beneficial to the students to hold JR4H themed classes during Health and PE time.

During Health and PE class, students will learn about the anatomy of the heart, heart health, jumping rope and why jumping rope can be important for heart health.

If you and your student would like to participate in the fundraising portion of JR4H, please see Ms. Hunt for extra fundraising forms. Fundraising forms were sent home last week to every student grades K-5. Fundraising can also be done online through here.

Why fund-raise for Jump Rope for Heart?
Click here to see what your fund raising efforts can do!

Where does the money go?

Please consider donating to Jump Rope for Heart!