Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't Our Focus...

In celebration of the end of Red Ribbon Week and Halloween, the student's participated in Halloween themed warm-ups today!  Here is a photo of the 4th and 2nd graders working out.  Enjoy your weekend everyone!  Be safe trick or treating and don't forget to TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS Saturday night!

 

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow!  Although it will be different from years past, we will still have our theme days. They are as follows-

Friday, October 23 is "RED DAY."  Wear red.

      

Tuesday, October 27 is "Peace Out Drugs" Wear your grooviest tie-dye

Wednesday, October 28 is "Pugs Not Drugs"  Wear animal themed clothes (socks, shirts, etc) and

Snap a selfie with your pet and upload to our Google Classroom - code: 4f2purg.  

As part of "Pugs Not Drugs" bring in an item to be donated to Common Sense for animals: old towels, big blankets, newspaper, plastic bags, paper towels, cat/kitten food, dog/puppy food.

   

Thursday, October 29 is "Team Up Against Drugs"  Wear your favorite sport team apparel

Friday, October 30 is "Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't Our Focus" Wear your spookiest Halloween Attire or orange and black

    

October 13, 2020

 

I hope you all had a restful, long weekend!!!  This week is the start of our 6th week being back at school.  Please make sure you are turning in your assignments.  Credit is given for assignments that are turned in late.  Remember, even though we have in-person PE, assignments on-line are still required to meet the NJ guidelines for Health and PE.  Health is all on-line!  If you don't turn in health assignments we have no way to grade you.  First marking period ends October 23, 2020.  

The weather is beginning to change.  We do not have the gym to teach in.  Check the weather report and be prepared for class OUTSIDE!!!   Extra layers, even a hat and gloves may be appropriate as we move through October into November.  

As always, any questions or concerns please reach out to us vial email.  We can set up a virtual meeting if needed.  Have a great week OCS!

October 6, 2020

 

This week is Fire Prevention Week.  This year's theme is "Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen."  Health lesson's this week will center around Fire Prevention Week.  Please review fire escape plans for your home with your children.  Make sure your family knows at least 2 ways to get out if there is a fire in your home and your family meeting place.  Check/change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.  Check out the National Fire Protection Association website (www.nfpa.org) for more information

Happy Tuesday!

We are starting our 4th week of school.  The students are beginning to settle in and adjust to being back at school.  We are very fortunate to be able to get the kids outside for a brief amount of time for physical education the days they are in the building.  As we reminded the kids today, even though we are able to get them outside 2 days a week, this does not meet the state of NJ's requirement of 150 minutes of health and/or physical education per week.  This is why the students must also complete the assignments posted in google classroom.  

Yesterday Mr. C and I sent out emails through Genesis to students who have not turned in  2 or more assignments for Health and PE.  If you haven't completed assignments, please get them turned in as soon as possible.  Teachers must turn in mid-term progress reports Friday morning.  If students have not turned in 2 or more assignments, their progress report will have an NI as their grade.  Please make sure you are completing your assignments on time.  If you have any questions, please contact us.  Thanks!

Here is a photo of a mantis that joined our 7th grade PE class this morning!  

Back To School Night

Our annual Back to School Night(s) will look much different this year.  Mr. C and I created a google slides presentation for the parents to view.  The link is posted in your childs health and physical education google classroom.  I am also posting it on my blog.  If you have any questions  or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email.  We can even set up a virtual meeting if necessary.  Thank you all for your continued support in these unusual times.  Take care!

Link for Back to School Night presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQeJfGy1kIFC7F7eWzKmGqapmDoUxfpBwFUnJ3Bt5F3WS7ge5zy0Ex9z4vUMhkiutZhzhnqagnTWoVy/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=10000

Clarification....

 PACER test will be completed in school during PE classes this week for IN PERSON students.  The links are provided for all remote learners.  Start With Hello logins will be provided during PE classes this week for IN PERSON students.  They will be emailed to ALL REMOTE learners.  Thanks