Today is the Jump Rope for Heart Celebration!

I hope you wore a red shirt!  I will post how much money we raised tomorrow!

-Ms. Loughlin

« Ways to Stay Active as a Family

Ways to Stay Active as a Family

I found this article about staying actvie as a family.  Take a look!

http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/ways-to-be-active-during-the-holidays/

Enjoy!

-Ms. Loughlin

Today is the Jump Rope for Heart Celebration! »« We’re in the TOP 25!!

We’re in the TOP 25!!

We made the top 25 schools for money raised on-line!  Take a look!

Keep up the hard work!

-Ms. Loughlin

Ways to Stay Active as a Family »« Look I made an e-card to help Fundraise for JRFH

Look I made an e-card to help Fundraise for JRFH

My Jump Rope For Heart E-Card

click the link and it will take you to the e-card i made.  maybe you could try to make your own!

-Ms. Loughlin

We’re in the TOP 25!! »« Intramurals….

Intramurals….

the intramurals schedule will be coming out this week.  This year 4th and 5th graders will be playing together on Mondays.  The third graders will have Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Keep your eyes open for that schedule!

-Ms. L

Look I made an e-card to help Fundraise for JRFH »« DANCE!

DANCE!

This week we started our Rhythm and Movement unit (aka Dance).  We are going to review dances we’ve learned in past years such as “Little Walnut,” “Limbo Rock,” “Cupid Shuffl,” and many more.  This year we are also adding jump bands to the unit. 

Make sure you’re wearing your dancing shoes!

So far we have raised $765 for Jump Rope for Heart!  Way to go!  Don’t forget to collect money in your envelopes if you are not signed up on-line.

Keep that heart healthy!

-Ms. Loughlin

Intramurals…. »« We are up to $405 raised! This weeks heart facts!

We are up to $405 raised! This weeks heart facts!

A big thank you to Claire P, Lindasy T, Nino F, Lucy T, Erik C, and Aidan W for raising $405 on-line so far!  Great JOB!!

Have you written thank you notes to people who have donated to your Jump Rope for Heart so far? Make sure you take time to thank them.

And now for you 5 facts:

1. Regular stretching can actually help improve your sense of balance, which can improve coordination and athletic performance.
2.  Sleep is needed to rest your brain and muscles, and to replenish your body.  Without sleep your brain will not work as well, muscles get tired faster, and energy levels decrease.
3.  Regular physical activity may improve your, quality of sleep, memory and decision-making skills.
4. Fruits & Vegetables are filled with the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Challenge yourself to try a new fruit or vegetable every week and make sure to mix up the colors.  See how many different colors of fruits and vegetables you can eat each week.
5. People who are physically fit, like athletes, have hearts that can pump about three times more blood than someone who isn’t in shape! This is because regular physical activity increases the size and power of the heart muscles. Additionally, athletes typically have a slower resting pulse rate because their hearts are more efficient per pump.

There are only 6 weeks until our AW Becker Jump Rope for Heart event, make sure you get all of your money turned in so you can qualify to earn your cool thank-you gifts!

And don’t forget, there is a prize for the class that raises the most money, and another prize for the class that has the most children participate!

Keep your heart healthy and and it will do the same for you!

-Ms. L

DANCE! »« PACER test on Thursday

PACER test on Thursday

Thursday October 27th is the PACER test for 5th graders.  Please make sure you wear clothing that is comfortable to run in

A good goal for Thursday is 25 beeps.  Who will be able to make it?

We are up to $405 raised! This weeks heart facts! »« 5 Weekly Heart Facts

5 Weekly Heart Facts

1. Your heart is in the middle of your chest, about the size of your fist. Some people think it’s on the left, but it isn’t! It’s just slightly tilted to the left.
2. Your Heart is a hard worker! It pumps fresh blood to every cell in your body in less than 60 seconds.
3. Did you know? If you walk 1,000 miles a year—in your lifetime you’ll have walked around the world twice!
4. Be sure to get plenty of water every day. Being physically active increases your body’s need for water. Try to drink plenty of water to be at your best!
5. Did you know your body has about 640 639 skeletal muscles. Hey, you’re stronger than you think!

 Win a free download of “It Takes Heart To Be a Hero” when you sign up online for Jump Rope For Heart and join our online school team.  Ask an adult to help you sign up at www.americanheart.org/jump and search for our school name. 

PACER test on Thursday »« Check Out the JRFH Video I Made!

Check Out the JRFH Video I Made!

 click this link and watch it in a new window.

Are you raising money for Jump Rope for Heart?

5 Weekly Heart Facts »« A BIG THANK YOU!!!