August-September 2017! Page 1! Vol. 3, No. 1! This newsletter is meant to inform the parents of GMS students participating Physical Education. The coaching staff would like to, personally welcome everyone back to GMS for the 2017-2018 school year. We are excited to begin a new season with enthusiasm and determination to be a great team! We will begin the school year with an introduction to the program, expectations, and the routines of the classroom. It is our focus that students are able to obtain a lifelong joy of health and wellness through a variety of activities and recreational games. Please feel free to call or email the Department, ANYTIME,to express your questions, concerns, or comments. GMS Lessons of the Month: Week 1: Intro/Volleyball Week 2: Volleyball Week 3: Volleyball& Skills Test Week 4: Flag Football Christy McQueen Crystal mills Scott Mann Curtis Armstrong Week 5: Flag Football Week 6: Flag Football & Skills Test SUPPLIES NEEDED: Athletic Tennis Shoes Please remember to bring the appropriate shoes on a daily basis.
October-November 2017! Page 1! Vol. 2, No. 3!. /.,,!,! The first six weeks flew by so quickly and the students have been working so hard, learning more about volleyball and football. The students were all tested on their skill level in both volleyball. While many did well, the coaching staff saw the need for more work, which in turn made to unit last a little longer than expected. This six weeks the Department will move forward with football and basketball skills. The students will have to practice good communication skills to achieve the goals in the class. We will also begin the first round of fitness assessments this six weeks. This will help the coaching staff develop a more individualized program to help the students succeed on the FitnessGram in the Spring. We have all settled well into our new school year and the kids have done a fantastic job of taking responsibility of their PE equipment. We are pleased to see everyone utilizing their lockers and turning their clothes in on a daily basis to be cleaned. Thank you, students, for being prepared and ready, each day, for class! If your student misplaces or damages their uniform then they will be responsible for the $11 replacement fee before another uniform will be issued. We look forward to another fantastic six weeks! If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact the coaching staff. 903-845-2243 Ext. 416 (Girls Coaches office) Ext. 417 (Boys Coaches office) This six weeks, students focused on the skills related to volleyball. Each student practiced the skills of passing, setting, and serving a volleyball and then were tested at the end of the six weeks. Congratulations to Landon Aills and Logan Bresler on your perfect score on the Volleyball Skills Test this six weeks Lessons of the 2 nd Week #1-2: Flag Football (fundamentals, skills of catching and throwing, rules of game play Week #3: Football Skills Test (catching/ throwing) Week #4-5: Basketball (shooting, layups, ball handling, 3 on 3 game play) Week #6: Basketball Skills Test (shooing, layups, ball handling) 2 nd Six Weeks Lesson: Girls /Boys Pre-Athletics Continue practicing passing, setting, and serving in Volleyball, and boys will continue work on football related skills (blocking, passing, catching, etc..) Students will be introduced and begin lifting weights. The majority of girls will begin lifting a 15 lb bar until the teacher is confident and comfortable with the student adding weight. The purpose of the weight program is to increase strength in muscles in order to decrease the risk of injury associated with playing sports.
November-December 2017! Page 1! Vol. 2, No. 2! 3 rd Six Weeks Lesson: Students will begin to work on fundamentals of basketball. Students will learn the correct way to dribble, pass, and shoot. Students will also increase their running distance from 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile. The students are encouraged to do their best and run as much as they are capable of. Encourage your athlete to work hard and strive to finisheven when it hurts! Dear Parents or Guardians, Students will work on skills associated with Basketball. Each student should be able to dribble with dominate and non-dominate hand, shoot with dominate hand, and pass a ball to their partner. Students will spend a portion of the six weeks on learning the basic fundamentals and then will spend the remaining six weeks learning how to play the game. It is the goal of the department to provide opportunities for students to find success and success in the skills of basketball. Lessons of the 3 rd Basketball
January-February 2018! Page 1! Vol. 2, No. 4! 4 th Six Weeks Lesson: Students will continue to work on basketball skills through the end of January. Beginning February, students will begin to be introduced to spring sports and different track events. Students will also continue to participate in the weight room workout. Welcome back from Christmas Vacation. I hope everyone had a safe and blessed holiday. I can t believe it s already the second semester of the school year. The year is quickly flying by and we only have a few more six weeks to accomplish so much. This semester will be geared toward fitness as we prepare for the Fitnessgram in the spring. Health related fitness is a vital part of a growing child s life and establishing healthier habits, at a young age, are important. This six weeks will be focused on recreational games that can be played outside of a school setting. The goal of this semester is for students to find activities that they enjoy doing and are physically active. Parents, it s always a great idea to go outside and be apart of your child s active lifestyle. Your enthusiasm and energy will encourage your child to have a life long love of healthy living. Thank you, parents, once again for your commitment, cooperation, and help in your child s education. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Lessons of the 4 th Week #: 1-3 Hockey Week #: 4-6 Indoor Soccer
March-April 2018! Page 1! Vol. 2, No. 5! It s that time again.fitnessgram. This six weeks ALL students at Gladewater Middle School will be assessed in 7 categories of fitness. Our physical education and pre-athletic students have worked very hard all year to improve their fitness levels and are expected to their very best on the test. The Fitnessgram results are strictly individualized and personal. The results will be handed back to each student at the end of the year. The 7 categories are height/weight, Pacer test, BMI, Push-up, Curl-up, Trunk Lift, and Shoulder Stretch. Height/Weight: Each student will be weighted (in privacy- for those who are uncomfortable with their weight) and measured. BMI: The acronym stands for Body Mass Index. It is a ratio of weight over height. Pacer test: This test is used to test a students Cardiovascular Endurance. Students will run until they are unable to complete the task in the specified time. Push-Up: Students will complete push-ups to a count on the CD. Students will continue to do as many push-ups as possible until they are unable to keep up with the counter or are unable to complete the push-up properly. This test is used to test a student s upper body strength and endurance. Curl-Up: A test to used to challenge a student s abdominal strength and endurance. Students are required to do as many curl-ups as possible to a counter on the Fitnessgram CD. Trunk Lift: The purpose of the assessment is to test the strength and flexibility of a student s back. Students will lay flat on a mat and lift their head and shoulders off the ground while leaving hands and legs flat on the surface. Shoulder Stretch: This is a simple test of upper body and shoulder girdle flexibility. Students will try and touch their fingers together while extending one arm over their should and reaching the other behind their back. If you would like a full description of each assessment along will further information about the procedures and importance of implementing the Fitnessgram, please feel free to visit the link at www.fitnessgram.net. This is a great website for information on test, reading results, and improving your overall health. Lessons of the 5 th Week 1: Fitnessgramheight, weight, and BMI; trunk lift, shoulder stretch Week 2: Fitnessgram- Pacer Test, push-up test, curl up test. Week 3: Student Make Up Assessment Week 4: station work Week 5: station work Week 6: station work Week 7: station work 5 th Six Weeks Lesson: Students will begin the Fitnessgram assessment. Students will also continue the weight workout.
April-June 2018! Page 1! The last six weeks is already here and the end of the year is quickly approaching. Students will participate in a variety of recreational activities throughout the six weeks. ATTENTION PREATHLETIC PARENTS: In the coming weeks students will be given several different summer camp information for volleyball, basketball, football, etc Please take a moment to really consider a summer camp or summer league program for your athlete. With the end of the year quickly approaching, we will begin cleaning out lockers and turning in equipment during the 5 th week. Once equipment is turned in students are asked to bring a pair of shorts and a t-shirt to wear during the period for the remainder of the school year. If a student has lost any, school issued equipment, a letter will be sent home explaining the price of replacing the equipment. Thank you so much for your help and cooperation in this matter. Once again, if you have any further questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to contact the coaches office at 903-845-2243 ext. 417. Vol. 1, No. 5! Lessons of the 6 th Week 1: Badminton, Week 2: STARR TESTING Week 3: Badminton, Week 4: Badminton, Week 5: TURN IN EQUIPMENT/INVENTORY/ CLEAN UP Week 6: Badminton, 6 th Six Weeks Lesson: MONDAYS- Cardio Workout TUESDAYS- Basketball WEDNESDAYS- Plyo/Circuits THURSDAYS- Weight Room FRIDAYS- Volleyball