Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : May 2013

Jacobson Elementary Track Meet

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Elementary Track Meet- Thursday, May 23 Raindate is Friday May 24 same time

9:00-11:00 or when finished for grade 3^rd-6^th grades

12:30-2:30 or when finished for K-2^nd grades

Listed below is the schedule for the events:

Morning Meet

3^rd grade 60 M Dash

4^th grade 100 M Dash

5^th grade 100 M Dash

6^th grade 100 M Dash

3^rd grade 200 M Run

4^th grade 200 M Run

5^th grade 200 M Run

6^th grade 200 M Run

4^th grade 400 M Run

5^th grade 400 M Run

6^th grade 400 M Run

Afternoon Meet

Kindergarten 50 M Dash

1^st grade 50 M Dash

2^nd grade 60 M Dash

Kindergarten Softball Throw on the football field

1^st grade Softball Throw on the football field

2^nd grade 200 M Run

Elementary Track Meet 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

The elementary track meet will be held on Thursday, May 23 at the BK track. Grades 3rd-6th will start at 9:00 a.m. Grades K-2nd will have their track meet in the afternoon starting at 12:30. Parents are invited to come and watch their child participate in a sprint race and a long distance race or softball throw competition. All students will be receiving a medal and a ribbon for their events.
Raindate is May 24.

Fishing Fieldtrips for 4th, 5th, 6th grades, and Mrs. Kern's junior high PE classes

This week there will be 5 fishing fieldtrips going on for PE classes. The students will be taking the bus out to Quiet Waters at Lake Cornelia Park. Here is the schedule as follows:

Tuesday, May 14 5th grade: 10:30-12:30

Wednesday, May 15 4th grade 8:30-10:30
                                   6th grade 10:30-12:30
                                   8th period Blue day JH class 1:40-3:20

Thursday, May 16       8th period Green day JH class 1:40-3:20

Equipment and bait is supplied but students may bring their own. Long sleeves and long pants are required for fishing. No open-toed shoes allowed for the safety of the students. Family members may meet us at the lake to go fishing with the students.

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kern at extension 353.

Go the Distance Day

On Friday, May 3, Jacobson Elementary students and staff participated in the Go the Distance Day by doing a 30 minute Zumba workout lead by Nichole Christians. Everyone had a great time doing the Zumba even the younger students shown here in the picture. The state-wide event is sponsored by the Iowa Sports Foundation to help make students in the state of Iowa healthier.

Exercise of the Month-How to do a good push up

You don't need to join the Army to enjoy the many benefits of doing a proper push up. A basic push up does not require any equipment other than your own body weight and your arms. It can be done anywhere there is a firm surface, and it helps strengthen the chest and arm muscles.

Assume a prone position on the floor or other rigid surface (preferably carpeted-more on that later) that's able to support your body weight. Keep your feet together!

Position hands palms-down on the floor, approximately shoulder width apart. If you are on a relatively cushioned surface, such as a carpeted floor, you may also support yourself on your fists between the first and second knuckles for a greater challenge. If you are on a less forgiving surface, consider investing in some pushup grips (they look like handles you put on the floor.) Curl your toes upward (towards your head) so that the balls of your feet touch the ground.

Raise yourself using your arms. At this point, your weight should be supported by your hands and the balls of your feet. Make a straight line from your head to your heels. This position is called a "planche," which is used for other various exercises. This is the beginning and the end position of a single push-up.

Lower your torso to the ground until your elbows form a 90 degree angle. Keep your elbows close to your body for more resistance. Keep your head facing forward. Try to have the tip of your nose pointed directly ahead. Draw a breath as you lower yourself.

Raise yourself by attempting to push the ground away from you.Breathe out as you push. The power for that push will inevitably come from your shoulders and chest. The triceps (the muscle on the back side of your upper arm) are also contracted but the primary exercise for the triceps isn't the push-up. Continue the push until your arms are almost in a straight position (but not locked).

Every child is a winner

Jacobson Elementary Track Meet

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Elementary Track Meet 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Fishing Fieldtrips for 4th, 5th, 6th grades, and Mrs. Kern's junior high PE classes

Go the Distance Day

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Exercise of the Month-How to do a good push up

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