Welcome back! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with your family. Here is the latest update of the happenings in the gym:

·         Next Running Club Practice: Tuesday, Dec 6^th.  Go Mrs. Schupler! She will complete her Dallas White Rock Full Marathon on Sunday. The OUES Runners have learned new fitness tips through having her at practices.

·         Current Unit for all students: Lacrosse and special holiday activities

·         Health/Fitness Topics: MyPlate.gov (the new nutrition plan, replacing the old Food Pyramid—check out the website for games and tips) 

The students are also learning the health related fitness components (3^rd and 4^th grades) and the importance of rest/sleep.

·         December fitness assessment (3^rd and 4^th grades): PACER cardiorespiratory endurance test

·         Box Tops: Please continue to collect!

·         Shoe reminder: Please remember to check your calendar for your PE today. Boot season is upon us; however they are difficult to move in and can have slippery bottoms. You are welcome to leave shoes in my office.

Most recently, OUES was granted funds by CEF for SPARK PE. This is a physical education curriculum that incorporates academic concepts while at the same time allowing for maximum physical participation, in a noncompetitive environment. SPARK translates to success for all! I am looking forward to using the materials to introduce new activities and games for our students.  You can check out sample materials and the research behind this program on the SPARK PE website.

Enjoy the fun times and special events of the season. Being in good health is just one of the many things that we can be grateful for during the holidays. Take time to get up and move with your family-it can take away the stresses we sometimes experience at this time. Please let me know how I can help you or your child. Looking forward to an exciting 2012!

Ms. Specht  

                                                                                     

Upcoming event for your family:  The 2011 Diabetes Walk hosted by Rockenbaugh!

It’s that time again for Carroll ISD’s  School Walk for Diabetes!  Last year you played a VERY important part in making Carroll ISD ranked in the top 10 Nationally for the American Diabetes Association’s School Walk for Diabetes, 2010.  Let’s be number 1 this year!

Because of your work and support, Carroll ISD was able to be a part of diabetes research at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.  Please sign up at http://main.diabetes.org/goto/carrollisd2011  and set up a website.  Or, just click on the following link to make a donation.  Donate Here  See you at Rockenbaugh Elementary November 8^th at 4:00pm.  Registration is a donation a $5 or more  and begins at 2:30 the day of the walk!

Rockin' Running Club News: Next practice 11/15 from 3-3:45

Remember to log your minutes spent jogging, walking, or running in your logs.  Any club member who returns a participant number from the Diabetes Walk can be credited for the 3 miles-that's next Tuesday at 4 at RES. Ask yourself these questions:

*Are you breathing out when you jog?

*Are you having a snack with some protein following exercise?

*Drink, drink, drink water!! If you exercise intensely or with a lot of sweating, focus on fluids with electrolytes.

*Watch your sugars-especially after Halloween treats!

Next unit: Lacrosse

December FitnessGram Assessment: PACER aerobic endurance