Mrs. Suarez's P.E Blog

The Robert Cipriano Memorial Run will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018.  There are 45 – 4th and 5th grade boys and girls participating this year.  Good Luck runners!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!  You have homework – PLAY outside every day and BE ACTIVE!!

Try new things: Eat a new fruit or vegetable, grow vegetables, read a book, go to a farmers market and get fresh grown fruits and veggies, go swimming and take swim lessons, read a book, go to the park or the beach, but don’t forget to wear sunscreen!  Go to a Tigers Game! Play beach volleyball, read a book, enter and run in a race, go to a concert in the park, attend a summer festival, read a book, go to Camp Dearborn!

Whatever you do, stay active and I’ll see you in the Fall!

Keep smiling…and have a sunny day!

Henry Ford Students & Families –

This is a great opportunity for the runners in your family!!  The race is in early August and it’s in Dearborn!  The race will start at Divine Child School which is right across the street from Levagood Park.

1 – This is the website for the race.  It includes information about the race, the location informatio and also registration information.

Happy Tuesday!

Spring is March 20th!  Only 64 more days of winter!  I am ready for warmer weather.  I am also ready for more consistent sunshine!  I always feel more energetic when it’s sunny outside.  I know getting exercise during the winter is hard, but there are many things you can do to add movement to your day.  If you have stairs in your house, you can walk up and down them 10 times, you can make exercise challenges with your brothers or sisters or parents, you can exercise to wii tennis, you can play catch with a sock ball or volleyball with a balloon.  Or………..you can bundle up and go outside and play in the snow or walk around the block.  Use your imagination!!!!  Moving your body during the winter gives you more energy and it stimulates your brain.

Sooooooooooooooooo…………………GET MOVING!!!

Hello all!  This week we are continuing assessments in all grades.  All grades are continuing their instep kick assessments.  K and 1st grades will also be assessed on hopping, 2nd grade will be assessed on galloping and the 4th and 5th grade have already completed their 13/15 minute runs.

Coming soon…The Cipriano Run is one week from today!!  On Monday, October 23rd, pre-registered 4th and 5th graders will meet at Ford Field Park in Dearborn and run against all other 4th or 5th graders in their group!!  Good Luck to all!

Also coming soon…SWIMMING for 4th and 5th graders!  Start looking for your swim suits, towels, flip flops and swim caps!!!

Hello, students and welcome back to Henry Ford Elementary School!!  It was a wonderful…and quick summer!!!  I hope you had fun and kept physically active!  I ran a lot-I even ran around Mackinac Island-that’s 8 miles! I ran a couple of races, traveled Up North and read a lot of books! I love to read!!!  I also had a garden and I’m still bringing tomatoes in my lunch!

We are off to a good start this year.  I see lots of familiar faces and also, lots of new faces!  Each grade has their own curriculum but one thing is common with all grades this 1st marking period is the instep kick.

Lower grades will work on locomotor skills, too: Kindergarten and 1st grade will be learning how to and get better at hopping and 2nd grade will be working on the gallop.  Third grade will be reviewing all locomotor skills.  4th and 5th grades will be working on their fitness.  4th grade will be assessed on the 13 min. continuous run (without walking) and the 5th grade will be assessed on the 15 min.continuous run (without walking).  All grades will be graded on sportsmanship.

In addition to the skills being learned in P.E. (Physical Education) Class, there will be other opportunities in which the 4th and 5th graders can participate.  They will receive a letter to take home if they are interested.

The first is Running Club.  This is a club that meets at 7:50 in the morning, one day a week, beginning at the end of September.  We meet throughout the year and then run in a race called the Martian Marathon.  This is a COMMITMENT!  Runner must come every week or they will be dropped from the club.  The other opportunity to Run will be the Robert Cipriano Run in October.  There is a small fee of $3, but it is a fun run and parents will be able to watch their child participate.

I’m looking forward to a great year!!!!

Hello all girls!

I just received some information about a BASKETBAll CAMP FOR GIRLS  held this summer!!!  Here is the information:

-It will be held at Fordson High School in the Main Gym.

-The Camp is only for GIRLS ages 8 to 14 years old.

-The dates of the Camp are:  June, 28, 29 and 30

-The time of the Camp is: From 10 am to 12 noon (come 20 minutes earlier on the first day).

-Cost:  If you register BEFORE June 12 the cost is $35.00 per girl.

If you register AFTER June 12 the cost is $45.00 per girl.

-The Camp is hosted by the Boy’s Varsity Coach-Sal Abazeed, his staff and the Fordson Girl’s Basketball Team

-You will need to wear gym clothes and gym shoes and bring a water bottle (it would be a good idea to write your name on it).

-Send a check (Payable to :Fordson Girl’s Basketball) to:

       Fordson Girl’s Basketball Camp

     20232 River Oaks Drive

     Dearborn Heights, MI  48127

Print out the information below and send it with the check.

Child’s Name:  ___________________

Address:  _____________________________________

Phone Number:  _______________________

E-mail Address:  __________________________

Age:  _________

Grade:  ______________

School:  __________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Name (please print): __________________________

My child has my permission to attend the 2017 Girls Basketball Youth Camp.  I certify that my child is in good health and capable of participating in all activities.  Further, by signing below, I agree to assume the risks associated with participating in the camp and release Fordson High School, the camp, camp director and staff from all  liability.

Signature:  __________________________________

Date:  ___________________________

(The check must be received by June 12th)

Hello, all!

With only a couple of weeks left in the school  year I thought I’d have another Raffle.  There are 5 questions.  You don’t have to write the question on your answer sheet, but You MUST number your answer and answer the questions correctly.

You must use a full sheet of paper for your answer sheet.  You must include your first name, your last name and your Teacher’s name on your answer sheet.  You must number your answers the same number as the question.

I will check the answers and then I will draw 5 names of all of the answer sheets that have the correct answers.  Those 5 students can choose a prize from my Treasure Box.

Good Luck!

Questions:

1. How many feet are there in one mile?
2. What is the name of the astronaut that walked on the moon and said “One small step for man, one giant step for mankind”?
3. Name a fruit.
4. Name a vegetable.
5. How many food groups are there?

The Raffle Box will be downstairs outside of the Locker room doors beginning  Tuesday, 6/6!

                       YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR ANSWERS BY MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017!!!

We’ve had a few cloudy and rainy days this week.  That’s no fun when you want to play outside!  Hopefully, sunshine will be back next week!  If you have a chance, go swimming at the Civic Center across the street!  They also have basketball courts and a climbing wall.  The rain won’t bother you there.

Well, testing is just about over and some classes are already done!  Once a class has completed their assessments, we will be playing games.  Two of those games are: kickball and whiffleball.  K – 4th grade will be playing kickball.  Kind of like a baseball game, but using a kickball.  Whiffleball is also like baseball, but we use a plastic bat and a plastic ball with holes in it.!  Both games are exciting and lots of fun!!!

Healthy tidbit:  Healthy snacks helps to keep your brain ready to  learn!  Do you know what the healthy snack “ants on a log” is???

The pool is waiting for the 4th and 5th Graders!

Happy May Day!  Ahhhhh…warmer days and beautiful flowers!

We are continuing skill testing in all grades.  We should be done by the end of the week!

4th and 5th grades will begin swimming next Monday in PE Class!!!

-Remember, girls – I am selling swim caps for $4.00.  Please try to bring exact change.  You can wear a bathing suit, an arabic swim suit or a long sleeved t-shirt, long stretchy pants and a scarf  Hopefully, you will have a swim cap to keep your hair dry. Also-don’t forget a big towel for the clips and a smaller towel to dry off.  You can bring flip flops for the showers if you want.

Boys-don’t forget-your bathing suit has to have the liner in the suit (kind of looks like mesh underwear).  Don’t forget a towel and bring flip flops if you want.

Healthy Tidbit: Swimming is one of the best exercises around.  It doesn’t cost much-you just need a bathing suit.  It is good for your heart – your heart beats fast when you swim! And it’s easy on your joints-you swim on top of the water.  No wonder it’s one of the most popular ways to exercise. Soooooo….get out there at take swim lessons this summer.  You can take lessons indoors, at the Civic Center, or outdoors at the outdoor pools in Dearborn.  Call the Recreation Department at 313-943-2350 for more information!