Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart - 2013

On Friday, April 19th we had our annual Jump Rope for Heart event. From 1:00 to 2:30, in the SATEC gymnasium we had approximately 150 students in grades 3 through 6 jumping for the American Heart Association. Students participated in all sorts of fun activities; show your tricks, jumper of the moment, snurdle, long jump rope and limbo. We had 10 girls in 7th & 8th grade help with the running of the event and they were amazing. The grand total that we raised for the American Heart Association = $4,508.

Spring Fitness Testing Complete

All students, in grades 3 through 8, just completed their Spring fitness testing. Students have been working hard to increase their strength & cardiovascular endurance.

Volleyball

For the last 3 weeks our middle school students have been working hard to improve their volleyball skills. They have learned the correct form for bumping, setting and serving. During the last week we played modified small-sided games that suited the groups ability level.

Doubles Winners Receive their Golden Shuttle Trophies

On spirit day, in grades 5 through 8, students competed to win the badminton doubles championship. We had some amazing matches. Each grade had a winner and was awarded a golden shuttle trophy for their achievement. Congratulations to all who participated.

Badminton

The racquets and shuttles are out. The Nets are set up and the gym floor is lined with white tape marking the boundaries for the 8 courts that we have in the gym. The students in grades 5th through 8th are improving their skills and knowledge related to the wonderful game of badminton. Each grade level will be involved in a doubles tournament which culminates in the victors from each class competing for the golden shuttle during spirit week.

Some interesting badminton facts:
1-A shuttle has been recorded traveling at 206 mph.
2-After soccer, badminton is the 2nd most popular participation sport in the world.
3-A top badminton player travels over a mile per game.

Click on the picture to see our students in action.

K-4 Students are Bowling

Spare Time Bowling in Colchester has allowed us to use 8 carpet lanes, 8 sets of pins and their bowling balls to give our students the opportunity to experience bowling. Students work in groups to make it all happen. They learn to cooperate as their team rotates from job to job (pin setter, ball runner, score keeper and bowler). They are also working on some basic math skills (data collection and addition). We also play some of their favorite music to spice things up. Click on the picture to see our students in action.