8th Grade Practical Field Application

Physical Education teachers, John Powell and Kelly Conron got to accompany the 8th grade on their practical field application to Valle De Bravo the week of October 18-22. Orienteering was the lesson that was covered, which taught students how to read a compass and work in groups to navigate themselves around the new colony of Jamestown. It was truly a wonderful experience to apply physical education to the great outdoors. We are looking forward to the 6th and 7th grade trips next semester.

Wellness Wednesday

The first Wednesday of every month is dedicated to "Wellness Wednesday" for the Middle School faculty. Wellness Wednesday is done during our professional development meeting after school. It has given the Middle School teachers a chance to get active, interact with colleagues and set an example for all of our students, as we want them to remain active and well throughout their lifetime. The different sessions that have been offered so far are volleyball, power walk or jog, yoga, juggling, aerobics. This will continue the rest of the year with many more activities to come. Thanks to everyone for their participation.

Personal Fitness Assessments

Students began the year in each Physical Education class with a fitness test which included a 12 minute run, push ups, sit ups, sit and reach, and calculation of their body mass index. Students then set realistic, specific goals for themselves to work hard to achieve an even better level of fitness by the end of the semester.

Congratulation to all M.S. Runners

Congratulations to all Middle School students for accomplishing the four week running training during P.E. class, and an applause to all those (faculty, students, parents and siblings) who participated in the first 5/10K ASF race October 24th. Your hard work certainly paid off. You made us all very proud!