Jacobson Elementary "Gym Shorts" : 5th grade field trip to "Exercising Your Character" on April 29

The 5th grade students will once again be attending the "Exercising Your Character" in Des Moines on Tuesday, April 29 in Des Moines at Hy Vee Hall. The students will be receiving t-shirst to wear to this event on Thursday, April 17. On April 29, we will leave as soon as the students get to school. Here is some more information for the students:

1. Wear earplugs if LOUD music and noise bothers you.

2. T-shirts will be given out next Thursday, April 17. Each student
will receive one.

3. A very healthy lunch is provided by HyVee. Students may want to bring another snack along to eat.

4. We will all (students too)receive a colored wristband that
coordinates with our location inside the event center.

5. We need to leave as soon as we can in the morning. It starts at
10:30 and ends at 12:00.

6. Speakers this year are: Kirk Ferentz, Paul Rhoads, Tim Dwight(NFL
player from Iowa), Casey Blake(former MLB player from Iowa), and Hunter
Kemper as the emcee.

If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Kern know.

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

5th grade field trip to "Exercising Your Character" on April 29

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