Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : January 2014

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Kickoff event

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

The 5th and 6th grade Kickoff event for the Live Healthy Iowa Kids will be Wednesday, January 29. Students will need to wear winter coats, boots, snow pants, gloves and hats for this special event held outside in the snow. Fun team-building activities will be held during their regular specials time. Some of the events planned are snow tug-o-war, snow ball throw, snow shuttle run, and making the biggest snowball contest. Please make sure that your student has all of their winter attire to be able to participate in the snow.

Cross Country Skiing for 5th and 6th grade students February 4-12

Monday, January 27, 2014

5th and 6th grade students will be cross country skiing for PE classes starting February 4. Students will need winter weather attire to be outside. Ski equipment will be provided by Mrs. Kern and the Wright County Conservation Board. If students have cross country skis, they may bring their own to use. We will be skiing on school grounds.

Week of January 27-31

Monday, January 27- No school

Tuesday, January 28- Late start Blue Day
No 4th grade PE or Kindergarten PE
1st grade PE-Balance Unit
5th grade PE-Get ready for LHIK and XC skiing
5th grade Health- Natural High project

Wednesday, January 29- Green Day
4th grade PE-Finish Basketball Unit
Kindergarten PE- Dribbling stations
2nd grade PE-Balance Unit
3rd grade-Jump rope unit
6th grade-Get ready for LHIK and XC skiing
5th grade PE-Get ready for LHIK and XC skiing
5th grade Health- Natural High project

Thursday, January 30 White Day
4th grade PE-Finish Basketball Unit
Kindergarten PE- Tag Games
1st grade PE-Balance Unit
2nd grade PE-Balance Unit
3rd grade-Jump rope unit
6th grade-Get ready for LHIK and XC skiing
5th grade PE-Get ready for LHIK and

Friday, January 31 Blue Day
4th grade PE-Finish Basketball Unit
Kindergarten PE- Tag Games
1st grade PE- Balance Unit
6th grade-Will have class for LHIK Kickoff Bring outside attire for winter weather
5th grade PE-LHIK Kickoff Bring outside attire for winter weather

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Program

The Live Healthy Iowa Kids Program starts this week for the 5th and 6th grade students. They will be recording exercise minutes. They will also be keeping track of nutrition items such as fruit and vegetables eaten in a day.

To start off this beneficial program, we will be having the "Kickoff" this week either on Thursday or Friday. It is an outside event so we will be keeping an eye on the weather and pick the best day of the two to be outside for the "snow activities". The classes will be competing against each other in fun, friendly team competitions involving outdoor snow exercise activities.

Students should bring outside cold weather attire for these activities.

Starting next week, students will be recording their exercise minutes in class to work towards a team goal. The goal is 60 minutes of exercise every day for 5 days out of a week for each individual student. Each class will competing with many other teams in the state that are participating in LHIK program.

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

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Kickoff event

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cross Country Skiing for 5th and 6th grade students February 4-12

Monday, January 27, 2014

Week of January 27-31

Live Healthy Iowa Kids Program

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