Be A Heart Hero

I cannot believe we’re already halfway through 3rd quarter!  WOW!  The school year is flying by and we’ve been busy, but having lots of fun in P.E.!!!

The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders  have been learning the major muscles and bones in the human body and we also just completed all of the Physical Fitness Tests:  sit-ups, sit-n-reach, shuttle run, pacer, and pull-ups.

We’ve played lots of games and introduced several activities, but the most recent unit we completed was the Rock Wall!   Thank you again, CONCO, for donating the rock wall to us!  We have lots of good climbers at Willard South

Jump Rope For Heart is right around the corner!  Information is being passed out this week for our event which will be held during PE class the week of Feb. 15.   More information will be coming soon!!!

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome my new student teacher, Brandon Scott.  “Coach Scott” comes to us from Evangel University and will be working with us for 6 weeks.  He attended Branson High School where he excelled as a 3-sport athlete in Cross Country, Basketball, and Baseball.

Brandon is currently on the Evangel Crusader’s baseball team and will be graduating in May with a degree in Physical Education/Personal Training.  Welcome to Willard South, Brandon!  We’re happy to have you working with us!

Jump Rope for Heart Video

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It takes Heart to be a Hero  Video 2010

Cupstacking begins!

We’re in full swing second quarter in P.E. and cupstacking has begun!  The science behind cupstacking includes improved hand-eye coordination and reaction time, right and left brain activation, bilateral coordination, and even fitness!  Please take the time to look through the information being passed out this week. 

If you’re interested in purchasing cupstacks (might make  a  GREAT Christmas present , please fill out the order form, make checks payable to Willard South Elementary, and return it to me, Coach Ferguson, by Fri., Nov. 20.  I will need your order no later than that date in order to receive the cupstacks before Christmas Break!

We’re off and running!

We’re off and running and having a blast first quarter in PE! 

I would like to personally thank Coach McKan, my student teacher from MSU, for doing an AWESOME job!  Coach McKan will complete his time with us on Oct. 15 before finishing up his last eight weeks of student teaching at Pipkin Junior High in Springfield.  We will be sad to see him leave, but want to wish him the best of luck as he graduates and persues a teaching degree!

Pin Blast, bowling, soccer, volleyball and juggling are just a few of the fun activities we have introduced this quarter.  These activities have helped the students with their gross and fine motor skills, aiming and tossing accuracy, and eye-hand coordination. 

We have also stretched and exercised core muscles and worked on our cardiovasucular endurance by jogging and playing a variety of tag games.

We’re looking forward to finishing first quarter strong and having an even better second quarter!!!

Welcome Back

Coach McKan

Welcome back to the 2009-2010 school year! We are off to a great start! We would like to welcome Coach McKan, our student teacher from MSU. He is the husband of our own 2nd grade teacher Mrs. McKan. 

Coach McKan is great athlete, and  played multiple sports in both high school and college. He is also a champion BMX racer and currently the VP of the Spokes BMX race track in Springfield. He has a passion for working with children and young adults, and is very excited to be student teaching at Willard South!

Field Day

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Thanks to everyone who helped make Field Day 2009 a huge success. Teachers, Parents, Students, and PTO. Everyone had a great day, and made a lot of memories.

Field Day

Field Day 2009 is right around the corner!!!   If you didn’t purchase a t-shirt, I ordered a few extra YM, YL, and AS  (see below for prices).

Field Day is scheduled for Tues., May 19, with a rain date of Wed., May 20.  (Keep your fingers crossed for good weather:)

A copy of the Field Day stations schedule and map are attached below.  If you have any questions about Field Day, please feel free to contact me at school (862-6308, ext. 22)

The forecast looks promising –  don’t forget your sunscreen!

Map

Schedule

Field Day t-shirt design

The deadline for Field Day t-shirts is Fri., Apr. 17.  The t-shirts will be printed on a white Hanes 50/50 poly/cotton t-shirt with the design above.

Youth S, M, and L  =  $5

Adult S, M, L, and XL  = $6

Adult XXL and XXXL  = $7

Field Day is scheduled for Tues., May 19, with a rain date of Wed., May 20.

Anyone interested in volunteering to man a Field Day activity/station should contact Coach Ferguson at lferguso@willard.k12.mo.us or call the school at 862-6308, ext. 22.

Coach Ferguson

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