The kindergarten and 1st grade students are working on their hand-eye coordination at Longfellow.  They were using balloons and paddles to work on this important skill. 

Longfellow students had the opportunity to attend Operation Move which was held at the US Cellular Arena on December 11th.  Operation Move is an event that focused on learning the importance of staying active throughout life.  The event feature Figureheads, The Ability Center, The Zoological Society and Greg Jennings along with other presentation focusing on health and wellness.  It was a fun event and a new experience for our students. 

 

Parachute fun with the Kindergarten classes at Longfellow.

The start of Fitnessgram Testing at Mitchell.

Mrs. Carson's class working on their push-ups. 

Mrs. Ceel's class getting ready to run the Pacer Test. 
If you would like more information on the Fitnessgram Assessment, visit my Fitnessgram page on my blog. 

Playing games at Mitchell. 

Mrs. Richards K/1 class play The Haunted House.

Mrs. Ceel's class playing Everybody's It.

We are starting the Fitnessgram Assessment at Longfellow and Mitchell.  It is a web-based fitness program that the district obtained last year.  The Fitnessgram Assessment is a tool we can use to track the fitness levels of all of our students from elementary school through high school.  Along with putting the scores on the computer, the students will use the results of their first assessment to set goals to try and reach as the year continues.  The six assessments are:  pacer test, curl-ups, push-ups, trunk life, back saver sit and reach and body composition.  Check back to see pictures of the students performing these assessments. 

General Mitchell runners getting ready at the starting line.  I'm very proud of these runners who participated in this awesome event!