HC Ice Skating in P.E.

Skating is a wonderful lifetime activity, and we are very fortunate to have an outdoor ice rink on which we can practice and learn. Highcroft students in grades K-5 will begin ice skating in Physical Education classes on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, provided the weather cooperates and the rink is ready. We hope to continue skating through Friday, January 29, weather permitting.

On Tuesday, January 5, be sure to send your child to school with sharp, comfortable, single-blade skates marked with your child’s name. Please check to be sure the skates fit; it is very helpful for the student to practice putting on his or her own skates over Winter Break before we begin skating on January 5. Your child will need a hat, gloves or mittens, a jacket and snow pants, skate guards or a bag to hold skates. Students in kindergarten and first grade will have a designated spot to store their skating gear near the gym. Students in second through fifth grades will need their skating equipment to be easily stored in or above their cubbies.

To be as safe as possible, all students must wear a helmet for skating. Students who do not have a helmet will not be allowed on the ice. Please adjust the helmet to fit your child before sending it to school. If your child’s ears are exposed, he or she will not be able to skate! Make sure your child comes prepared with proper ear coverage!

The Blake School has an inventory of skates and helmets on hand that you are welcome to borrow. In addition, be sure to check the Parent Association sponsored Skate and Helmet Swap boxes in the front lobby for equipment that will work for your child.
Our outdoor ice skating unit depends on winter weather. If we need to move the start or end dates for our skating unit, we will keep you informed via email and through Bear Essentials.


We eagerly look forward to a safe and pleasant outdoor month. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us.

Sincerely,

LS Physical Education Teachers:

John Shelp (PK, 1, 3, 4, 5)                             Kris Rosenberg (K & 2)
jshelp@blakeschool.org                                 krosenberg@blakeschool.org
952-988-3812                                                 952-988-3509

PK continues to really rock in physical education!

PK creates ways to manipulate a balloon and a hoop. Good fun as well!

Soccer Skills

5th Graders work on dribbling, moving and passing in soccer.

1st Grade Working it Out!

The first grade students have been working hard to solve problems cooperatively. Here they are challenged to "cross the pond" with their group using only dots as "lily pads" to stay afloat.

Cooperation Station

Students have begun the year concurring challenges that require team work, problem solving and patience. It is really paying off as we head into more group activities throughout the year.

Fitness Score Entry

https://docs.google.com/a/blakeschool.org/forms/d/1SOcbgHiBe_y5pJ4UaM4Dh8UxpMod510a2BwanD_iPRE/edit

Pre-K swinging into action!

The PK students love "hangin' around" to help gain strength and confidence, hey its FUN too!

Students love a chance to PLAY by exploring space with hoops, scoops, scooters and ropes- way to go PK!

Jump in and have HEART!

Wow!  

What an amazing job the the students did with the Jump For Heart service event. Not only did we take care of own hearts with lots of aerobic activity. We took care of other hearts by raising money for The American Heart Association. The community at Highcroft raised almost $11,000 for this great cause!


Check out the video of our Jump For Heart Assembly. Just click the picture.

Jump For Heart 

Great work and thank you for all of the support!

Swim Week!

Dear Parents of Highcroft Students in Grades 2-5:

Next week, Monday, March 16- Friday, March 20, Highcroft students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be attending PE classes at the Blake pool on the Hopkins Campus as part of the Highcroft Physical Education program.

This week in the pool allows us to:

• Encourage swimming skills and techniques
• Practice water safety skills and basic rescues
• Identify students who would benefit from more exposure and/or swim lessons
• Develop physical fitness
• Have fun together in our Blake community facility

Bus service will be provided and an adult will accompany the students on the bus. Students will need to bring a swimsuit and a towel. Any special personal equipment (i.e., goggles, nose plugs, or ear plugs) is optional. No flippers, snorkels or full face masks are allowed, except on Friday. Students will be changing in the locker room, which will be supervised by the adults.

*Special Note for Parents of 2nd Grade Students: Students will use the visiting team locker rooms. Mr. Rosenberg or Mr. Shelp will be assisting and monitoring the 2nd grade boys as they change into their suits and Mrs. Bartkowicz will be assisting the 2nd grade girls.

For many students this will be their first experience in a locker room setting. We will be spending time in class before we go to Hopkins talking about changing clothes, showering and behavior in a locker room setting. There will be an adult in the locker room at all times, but please notify us if anything arises during the week so that we can address it with the students.

No jewelry is allowed in the pool area. There isn’t a place to lock up valuables in the locker room. Please remind your child to leave all valuables and jewelry either at home or at the Highcroft campus. This includes watches, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

We want this to be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kris Rosenberg	John Shelp
LSHC P.E. Teacher Gr. PK,2	LSHC P.E. Teacher     Gr. PK, 3,4, 5
krosenberg@blakeschool.org	jshelp@blakeschool.org
(952) 988-3509	(952) 988-3812

Jump Rope for Heart in Physical Education!

Jump Rope for Heart! February 19^th- March 13th

We are proud to announce that Blake Lower School is partnering with the American Heart Association’s annual Jump Rope for Heart event as a Service Learning project in which our students can earn donations from others and give to a great cause.  We will conclude this wonderful service project on March 13th with a jump rope assembly.  We participate in this event to honor all of those affected by heart disease including George Lagerstrom (BC) who was a great inspiration to us all.   This helps us to remember how important our heart is and how important it is for us to help others in need.

 Our school’s team name is:

Blake Elementary School-Highcroft Lower 

Visit www.heart.org/jump to get started and click on “Register Now.”

What is Jump Rope for Heart?

·       Celebrates heart health, physical education and community service

·       Donations collected help the American Heart Association fund critical research and programs to help those who are affected by heart disease and stroke

·       Provides opportunities for your child to honor a loved one who has been impacted by heart disease or stroke

Registering on the Jump Rope for Heart website makes it easy to collect donations online.  You can set up a webpage for your child and e-mail friends/family to make secure donations.

Please register in your child's name! 

All online donations must be done through the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart website that has been created for us.  

Please search for Blake School and join the team:  Blake Elementary School-Highcroft Lower.  

We strongly encourage online donations. If online giving is not an option please use a check.

*Reminder that fundraising for this event is optional. Student are welcome to jump and move as their part of making this event a success.

We are really excited to be partnering with the AHA this year and the experience it offers our students.  We hope you will support your child’s participation in this fun and educational event.

Important Dates:

Information Distributed to Families:  Friday, Feb. 19, 2015

Jump Rope For Heart Assembly:  Friday, March 13, 2015

Thanks for your support!

John Shelp and Kris Rosenberg

Blake HIghcroft Physical Education Teachers

Peer Teachers in Skating

See Emily's newfound balance and glide with master peer teacher Savita!

4th Grade Skating Perspective

Check out this 4th grader's perspective of our cone weave in skating class! Amazing how this music was playing in his head as well :) !

New Skating Start

Due to the brutally cold weather the skating unit will begin next week Monday, January 12th. 

Think warm thoughts!